The Greatest Generations Foundation

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS — America lost a true hero last week.

World War II veteran Stan Stanley of Fayetteville passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 28 at the age of 106.

Stanley’s remarkable wartime story included surviving the crash of his B-24 Liberator after it was shot down during a 1944 bombing mission. Protected by the Dutch resistance, he and fellow crew members evaded capture for 13 months before returning home.

Following his military service, Stanley devoted decades to the United States Postal Service, retiring in 1976 as postmaster of Chittenango. In recognition of his service and sacrifice, he was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame in 2014.

His life was a testament to courage, resilience, and dedication to country. RIP