Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient Alexander Stewart
Alexander J. Stewart of Yonkers died on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at age 92 at home peacefully with is family around listening to Glen Miller. He was born January 17, 1921 in Yonkers where he was raised and graduated from Yonkers High School. He worked as the Assistant Postmaster in the Yonkers Main Post Office for over thirty five years. Alexander served his country during WWII in the Army; stationed in the Philippines with MacArthur. He received both the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star...