Today, as we did last Veterans Day, we celebrated at Matoaka Elementary School in Williamsburg, VA. Our granddaughter, Autumn, is a student there and each year they honor the veterans in their lives. Col. Jim Bleecker, along with about 75 other veterans, was in attendance for the program and for the luncheon.
Autumn and Grandpa Jim (also celebrating his 80th birthday)
The Fifth Grade put on the following program
This is America
The Pledge of Allegiance
The Star-Spangled Banner
American Tears
Armed Forces Medley
The Lights of Freedom
It is wonderful to see the children and the staff at Matoaka Elementary recognize the many active duty and retired veterans that make up their families. It is important that we be reminded that without the sacrifice so many have made and continue to make, we would not have the freedoms we treasure.
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Kate, this is a great way to pay tribute to our veterans. Thanks for sharing with us.
Kate- I love their American flag...even if they're a few hands short of 50 states ;-)
Hi Kay...I thought so too. It is wonderful to see the children show such pride in their relatives that serve or have served.
Kate
Hi Marilyn...I was taken by it also. Couldn't resist getting a picture of it.
Kate
Thank you very much for sharing this with us, Kathleen. What a beautiful program for our veterans and it was great that the 5th graders could meet some of our veterans who have protected our nation through the years. Well done Matoaka 5th graders for a great job!
Thanks really nice that the school puts this event together. The flag is beautiful! Grandpa looks very happy on his birthday.
Awesome post mom! Great pics and great day! Thanks for making it special. I think that the kids and Ms. Jessica Hood, the music teacher, outdid themselves. Naturally, our little Autumn sings like an angel. :-)
Hi Sharon...Matoaka is a pretty new school. It opened last year and this is their second Veteran's Day. They did the same thing last year. It makes for a great day for all of us.
Hi Georgina...He was indeed. He had quite a
Hi Georgina...He was indeed. He had quite a bit
Hi Georgina...He was indeed. He had quite a bit of for that special birthday and this was part of it.
Kate
Hi Tamra...Yes she is and you are too!
Mom