Henry Bolus

PFC Henry A. Bolus was educated through the New York City public school system and later attended Brooklyn College. He completed the My Turn program at New York City's Kingsborough Community College, earning a 3.95 GPA and prompting the National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Phi, to invite him to join their fraternity at the Presidential Level.           

PFC Bolus served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict as a paratrooper with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team and the 11th Airborne Division from 1951 to 1955 -  Rank, Private First Class.           

A valuable community activist, PFC Bolus Henry has worked with local units of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America and Brooklyn Canarsie Lions Club, Inc. He serves his community in varied capacities as a member of the following: District 18 Community Board, Board of Directors of Cypress Hills and Canarsie Cemeteries, Canarsie Memorial Day Parade, Knights of Columbus, United Parents Fraternal and Informed Voices of Canarsie, an elected delegate to the New York State Judicial Convention and past president of the 69th Community Council.  

In recognition of his exemplary work, Mr. Bolus received a commendation from Congressman Edolphus Towns, a proclamation from New York City Council, recognition from Friends United Block Association, an Associate Alumni membership from North Carolina A&T College Alumni, and an Outstanding Community Service Award by the Kings County District Attorney. He is a recipient of New York State Senate Liberty Award.

Married to his loving wife, Josephine Bolus, in 1954, their union produced two children - Michael and Sabrina, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.