Uncle Sam makes Cody Stackis a Patriot

CODY Stackis a process improvement manager at Wabtec was recently recognised by the US Department of Defense’s Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) with the "Patriot" award for his unwavering support for veterans and their families. He was nominated for the prestigious honour by another Wabtec employee, Alice Konecny, a PTC System Analyst.

tion and also felt a gratitude to Tim’s service to our nation. When things got really bad, Stackis suggested that Alice work from home to make it easier for her family.

As Tim puts it: “I was I was floored by this gesture, and can say it has improved my quality of life. Wabtec truly deserves the Patriot Award. They not only allowed my wife to nurse this old warrior,

Alice’s husband, Tim, retired as a Sergeant First Class after 20 years in the United States Marine Corps, US Army reserves and Army National Guard. He was twice deployed and became a medic in the National Guard and ended his career as a qualified instructor in the Army Reserve.

He loved serving his country, and would have continued had it not been for a debilitating back injury from years of service.

Over the years, Alice has needed extra time off to help her husband through eight different back surgeries. This is where Stackis comes in as a true servant leader. He was empathetic to Alice’s situa- they also support the military in many ways. I can’t even put into words how thankful I am to Cody and Wabtec for their caring and support. And they can hang the award proudly for their Patriotism. God bless Wabtec!”

Congratulations to Cody for his big heart, for putting people first and exuding the One Wabtec spirit, this award is well deservedm says the company. The Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), was established in 1972 by the US Department of Defense to promote co-operation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers.