‘New Berlin’s forever crossing guard’: National PTA honors beloved guard with posthumous award

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‘New Berlin’s forever crossing guard’: National PTA honors beloved guard with posthumous award

The National Parent Teacher Association will honor a beloved crossing guard Thursday night at New Berlin Elementary School with its highest honor: the Life Achievement Award.James Butler, a U.S. Navy veteran, helped students get safely to and from school for seven years. “Phenomenal” is one of the many words used to describe James Butler, who died in August 2023 from an undisclosed illness. “He had this infectious smile and a powerful wave,” sai…