Staten Island veteran receives long-awaited accolades during ‘Quilt of Valor’ Ceremony
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A quiet hero finally received the applause he deserves as Sundog Theatre presented John Stephen Mark with the “Quilt of Valor” for an extraordinary 27 years of selfless military service, his continued dedication to the community of Staten Island, and for his support of Sundog Theatre.
Representatives also attended on behalf of Borough President Vito Fossella, Richmond County District Attorney Michael McMahon, State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, and Assembly member Michael Tannousis.
