I wanted to say thank you to all of our fine men and women that have or are currently still serving in our armed forces.
I meant to post this early this morning, but I had to get to work early to prepare for the flag raising ceremony.
But now I get to write about what happened today as well as express my thoughts.
We had a fine series of activities throughout the day all throughout the building that culminated with an assembly of all students, faculty and staff to honor the Veterans in our community. Some were in conjuction with the local VFW others were simple ways to pay tribute and show our respect to our Veterans.
We were honored to have in attendance, a Veteran from World War Two in the group of Veteran parents, grandparents, and other family members of the students, staff and faculty at our school.
He had some mighty powerful comments to share with everyone when he spoke.
He shared with us briefly; his tour of duty, his being wounded and being sent back to England to recover, then sent right back to the front with his unit again until they finished the job.
As he finished up, he looked around the assembly area at all of the children, paused for a moment and said that in looking at this group, it confirmed his conviction to serve and what he saw in that room today was worth fighting for.
The program and other events throughout the day placed an emphasis on the flag of the United States of America and what it represents in regard to the ideals of the United States of America. I was afforded the privilege of being asked to read the meanings assigned to each of the 13 folds of the flag as it was folded by two students during the assembly.
The guest speakers expressed their thoughts on how our armed forces are a vital part of our nation, our history and our heritage and also spoke of the unmeasurable sacrifices and for some, the ultimate sacrifice of the men and women who have served and of those that currently serve and uphold the values and strengths of our great country.
On ths day of rememberance; as a son of a Veteran and as a friend of several more, I want to say thank you.
I meant to post this early this morning, but I had to get to work early to prepare for the flag raising ceremony.
But now I get to write about what happened today as well as express my thoughts.
We had a fine series of activities throughout the day all throughout the building that culminated with an assembly of all students, faculty and staff to honor the Veterans in our community. Some were in conjuction with the local VFW others were simple ways to pay tribute and show our respect to our Veterans.
We were honored to have in attendance, a Veteran from World War Two in the group of Veteran parents, grandparents, and other family members of the students, staff and faculty at our school.
He had some mighty powerful comments to share with everyone when he spoke.
He shared with us briefly; his tour of duty, his being wounded and being sent back to England to recover, then sent right back to the front with his unit again until they finished the job.
As he finished up, he looked around the assembly area at all of the children, paused for a moment and said that in looking at this group, it confirmed his conviction to serve and what he saw in that room today was worth fighting for.
The program and other events throughout the day placed an emphasis on the flag of the United States of America and what it represents in regard to the ideals of the United States of America. I was afforded the privilege of being asked to read the meanings assigned to each of the 13 folds of the flag as it was folded by two students during the assembly.
The guest speakers expressed their thoughts on how our armed forces are a vital part of our nation, our history and our heritage and also spoke of the unmeasurable sacrifices and for some, the ultimate sacrifice of the men and women who have served and of those that currently serve and uphold the values and strengths of our great country.
On ths day of rememberance; as a son of a Veteran and as a friend of several more, I want to say thank you.
