I know I said I wouldn't write a blog for awhile but I was so awestruck by today's Veteran's Day program hosted by the Princeville Grade School that I had to write about it. Every year they host a Veteran's Day program and I had the inside scope that Valynn's class was singing at it so we decided to attend. We were greeted at the door by kids who asked if we were veterans. They took down Mark's name, military branch, and service during which war. He was then given a purple heart necklace made by a second grader and a picture made by a third grader. The program started with the presentation of the flag by the Boy Scouts, followed by the pledge and Star Spangled Banner. Next there was a slide presentation of all the area Vet's that have passed away, pictures of their gravestones. We were then treated to every class singing a patriotic song, followed by the boy scouts folding the flag with the meaning of each fold and presented to the oldest vet. There was a poem by the 3rd and 4th graders. Each veteran was then recognized individually and thanked for their service. The spouses were also recognized for their support to the veteran's. After the closing of "God Bless America" all the veterans and their guests were treated to lunch, coffee, and cookies.
We were very impressed with the turnout and the thought put into the program. Also for the recognition. We didn't stay for lunch because Mark needed to get back to work, but we definitely plan on attending again next year.
Mark's brother Lloyd found out last week that he has been activated and will leave in January for a Navy carrier. We don't know much more at this time but we'll keep everyone posted.
Thank you to all of our Veteran's for your service.
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