Saturday, November 11th, is officially Veterans Day. Our country is celebrating it today and tomorrow. Veterans day is intended to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans.
Today, I would like us to consider several ways we can celebrate Veterans Day.
First, I would like us to take a moment to honor the veterans that are on our staff:
|
Mr. William Ferrara |
Navy for 20 years |
20 years retired 1978- 1997 |
Pearl Harbor, San Diego, Japan, Philippines, Charleston, all over the world on ships |
E6 - |
Sonar Technician First Class |
|
Mr. Michael Mountain |
US Air Force for 6 years |
6 years 1960-1966 |
Lincoln AFT, Lincoln Nebraska, Morocco, North Africa at Algerian border during Algerian war of Independence and undisclosed Cryptographic center in the US. |
E4 - |
Atomic missile site maintenance scheduler, Specialized communications systems, Top Secret-Cryptographic-Atomic clearance NCOIC |
|
Ms. Krystal Mendez |
US Army |
8 years |
Fort Lewis, Tacoma Washington & Brussels |
E - 4 |
81E – Topographic Engineering (Drafting and Graphics) |
|
Mr. Manuel Hoskins |
US Air Force and the Michigan National Guard For a total of 10 years |
6 years active duty 4 years Michigan National Guard |
Arizona, Texas, Germany, Iceland, Honduras, Saudi Arabia |
Sergeant |
Radar Operator |
|
Mr. Larry Nocella |
Army National Guard |
6 years |
Stationed at Fort Gordon during Gulf War |
Specialist |
Radio Operator F21 Fox Trot |
|
Mrs. Michelle McKenzie |
U.S. Army |
4 years |
Germany SC; CA;TX; VA; Germany |
Specialist E-4 |
German Linguist, Helicopter Attack Unit |
Another way we can celebrate Veterans Day is to take time today and this weekend to let Veterans and Active Military members know how much you appreciate their sacrifice. If you know someone or if you see a Veteran who is wearing a military hat, shirt or jacket, take a moment to thank them. You will make their day. They are true heroes.
This morning, as we have the opportunity to say the Pledge of Allegiance, please take time to appreciate each word as we develop a deeper understanding of what Veterans sacrificed for us.
For those of you able, please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance:
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one Nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Thank you and remember to thank a veteran. Have a great day.
Sandy
Sandra K. Kreps, Ed. S.
Monroe High School Principal