In a city bustling with life and ceaseless movement, there's a force often unnoticed yet essential to its functioning—the Street Department's veterans. This November, the STL Street Department is acknowledging the contribution of these individuals. Among them is Burdett Thomas, a former member of the U.S. Army, now serving his community as a Heavy Equipment Operator. His military experience, teaching accountability and discipline, has transposed into diligent service for the city.
Highlighting the recognition, the STL Street Department wrote on social media, "During the month of November, we are recognizing veterans working in the Street Department, including Burdett Thomas, Heavy Equipment Operator, who served in the U.S. Army." The post goes on to laud Thomas for the values instilled during his service, "Burdett credits the Army with teaching him to be accountable and disciplined." The veterans, like Thomas, are the unheralded heroes keeping our streets managed and our days unworried.
Thanking him for his dual service to both nation and community, the post expresses communal gratitude, stating, "Thank you, Thomas, for your service to our city and our country." The STL Street Department's workforce includes numerous such veterans who seamlessly transitioned their military skills into civic service, often without due recognition.
