Patriotism is in the air at Kosciusko Upper as students and staff had the opportunity to honor veterans from the Veterans Home in Kosciusko. Mayor Jimmy Cockroft has written a proclamation declaring September 21, POW/MIA Day. There will be ceremonies in Kosciusko at the Veterans Home to honor the veterans. Students were able to hear speakers present information about the number of service men who are prisoners of war or missing in action. (POW/MIA) Students who have a family member serving or who has served our country were asked to stand. The students were told that a great way to honor those who are currently serving is to write letters. Melvin Gibson, a Veteran's Service Officer, spoke to the students and asked the students to write a paragraph about what PATRIOTISM means to them.
We were honored to have special guests from the Veterans home in Kosciusko.
Veteran's Service Officer, Melvin Gibson
Listening with attentiveness and interest!
The book, America's White Table was read.
Our three guests were so excited when I (Mrs. Land) shared with them that my daddy served in the Marines at Iwo Jima.
The white table was decorated with items that were symbolic for our men and women in service and especially those who are Prisoners of War and Missing in Action.
A wonderful book, and the children were so quiet and attentive as it was read.
No comments:
Post a Comment