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On November 11, America celebrates Veterans Day. It is the day we honor the men and women who have served in the armed forces. Veterans Day is a national holiday!
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Veterans: Men and women who have served in the armed forces.
Soldiers: Men and women who are currently serving in the armed forces.
What did you learn about the
army, navy, air force, marines, and coast guard.
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To help us learn about Veterans Day and the men and women who serve, I asked my students if any of their family members are in the military or were in the military. Meet our family of service members!
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Here are Grant's two grandfathers. They both served in the military. Grant's "Papa Bill" served in the Army and was stationed in Germany.
Grant's "Popi" served in the Navy and was stationed on the battleship USS Wisconsin.
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This is Sam's dad, David.
He served as an Air Force Pilot. He was on active duty in Oklahoma from 1990-1997. Then, he served in the Air National Guard part time, in Louisiana from 1997-2003.
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This is Sam's dad, David.
He served as an Air Force Pilot. He was on active duty in Oklahoma from 1990-1997. Then, he served in the Air National Guard part time, in Louisiana from 1997-2003.
Keira's uncle, Greg, is in the Army. He is a Colonel. He is on active duty of the U.S. Army currently assigned to Westpoint, NY.
This is Alberto's uncle, Alexander. He served in the Army. He also received the honor of Soldier of the Year for the Army, and then received the rank of Sergeant. He served in the 1st Infantry Division, the Charlie Company 1st Battalion 18th Infantry from 2000-2003. He was deployed to Germany, Kosovo, Macedonia and Bulgaria during his service.
To this day, Alexander goes to the airport once or twice a month to welcome soldiers coming back or going on tour of duty in the special zone where soldiers can rest while waiting for a flight at JFK airport in New York, NY.
His family is incredibly proud and honored by his service.
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Samantha's grandfather, Elzie Jr. was in the US Army. He was in the 101st airborne branch known as the Screaming Eagles. He was based in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was a Chief Master Sargent (E-6). He served in Subic Bay in the Philippines, in Okanawa, Japan, and in England.
Elzie was drafted during WWll and he served bravely in multiple areas of combat during the war. He continued to be enlisted and serve after the war.
He spent most of the 20s in Europe and then came home at the age of 30.
He continued to be active with the US government his retirement in the 70s.
He returned home to the family farm and lived the remainder of his life.
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Today, we had a fabulous Veterans Day assembly. Students wore red, white, and blue, and we had some very distinguished guests. Fiveveterans came to our school and were honoredwith a presentation and a guitar solo of the Star Spangled Banner.
The assembly started with the pledge. Notice the veterans who saluted, while others placed their right hand over their hearts.
One of the veterans was a non·a·ge·nar·i·an(nän ə jəˈnə rē ən). A nonagenarian is a person who is between 90-99 years old. He is a WW II veteran.
Everyone wanted to thank the veterans for their service to America!
Are any of your relatives or friends veterans?
Please tell us about them and thank them for their service to America!
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Hi, class!
ReplyDeleteHappy Veteran's Day!
My uncle was in the army, and maybe I can get someone to give me a picture of him for our blog! I'm very excited to celebrate Veteran's Day, because I think it is a good idea to have a holiday for people in the army, and people who used to be in the army!
Are you related to someone in the army? And if you are, what is their name, and are they your uncle, aunt, grandparent, parent, or anyone else?
Sincerely,
Mikayla.
Hi class,
ReplyDeleteI like Veteran's Day! I like it because my grandpa was in the ARMY! Also my other grandpa was in the NAVY. I like all the activities we do, like the blog and learning about the Air-Force and the Military. Veteran's Day is important because we celebrate all our Veterans and thank them for all their hard work.
Your Military friend, Grant
Dear Grant,
DeleteI don't have anyone who was in the army, but my parents came from Asia and it has future almost. They have high
tech which means they can make a steel that is silent so the plane wouldn't be attacked at first. Asia is also the factory place so there is fog everywhere due to the pollution from the working machines. They were born in Hong Kong which I am About go to. Tell me about the history of your grandpa and how it was?
Kindly,
Skyler
Hi Skyler,
DeleteI do not really know the history of my grandpa.
But one of the times he was stationed there was a bowling ally in the Headquarters!
Hong Kong sounds fun.
Your friend,Grant
Hi Skyler,
DeleteI have always wanted to visit China and would be really excited to hear about your trip when you come back!
Best,
Elita (Noah's mom)
Hi Grant,
DeleteI think it is quite commendable that both of your grandfather's served in our armed forces, it is quite a sacrifice to make for our great country. I wonder who you root for in the annual Army versus Navy football games? It would be a tough choice I'd imagine!
Best,
Elita
HI Grant;
DeleteI hope its going to be fun and great and I will tell you about it when we home from Hong Kong and Osaka. I am really kind of surprised that
There was a bowling ally at the headquarters and I think its for exercising the armed people who fight our country. Just tell me a little bit about your grandpa how bout
Kindly,
Skyler
Hi Skyler,
DeleteI HOPE Hong-Kong is a fun trip tell me all about it when you get back. OK I will tell you about my grandpa he road in a jeep.By the way we switched tables but are still together!
Kindly,Grant ♔
Hi class this is Samantha,I like Veteran's Day because lot's of my cousins in my family who are a veteran's and my grandpa was a veteran too. Ah I wish I can see him once,but I can't because he died in a war. Kindly,Samantha
ReplyDeleteHi Samantha,
DeleteYou must be very proud of your cousins and your grandpa for the service they offered our great nation. It must be hard not having him around, but know your grandpa must have been very brave going into war. It takes courage and conviction to defend your country with your life. That is why it is important that we also honor the soldiers we have lost on Memorial Day. Thank you for telling us about your family.
Best,
Elita
Hi, Samantha!
DeleteI like Veteran's Day too,
the first reason is because lots of people in my family were in the armed forces.
I am very sorry that your grandpa died, but I am sure he was a great dad for your dad, (he could have been your mom's dad too, but I am not very sure.) and a kind person.
What is your favorite thing to do while it is Veteran's Day?
Sincerely,
Mikayla.
Hi it's Charlotte & Skyler we're so sorry your Grandpa past away in war. He's still in your heart and that's want count's.
Deleteyour sorry friends Skyler & Charlotte
Dear class,
ReplyDeletemy uncle Greg is in the army. He is a Colonel. He is very funny and nice. I like to go to Florida because that is were he lives.
Do you have a uncle that is in the army?
Hi Keira,
DeleteYou must be very proud of your uncle! A Colonel is a high ranking officer and they are in charge of other officers in the lower ranks. It takes a lot of hard work and discipline to become a Colonel in the Army. Do you think you might want to join the military when you grow up?
Best,
Elita
Hi, Keira!
DeleteMy uncle was in the armed forces, but now he isn't since he is married. My Uncle's name is Florex, and he lives close by to me. Going to Florida must be very fun!
What is your favorite thing to do while you are in Florida?
Sincerely,
Mikayla.
Hi class,
ReplyDeleteMy family is a Military family. So are you heating up for this spectacular comment? Ready? Set? Go! The Army jets are ahead the helicopters are catching up!OH NO there is a crash! But every one is OKAY . The army tanks WIN! The fans are buzzing with excitement.
Your friend ,GRANT
Hello 3rd Graders,
ReplyDeleteIt is Maya and Audrey R, and we loved learning about your grandparents and uncles. Tell them we say "thank you for serving our country".
Happy Veterans Day,
Maya B and Audrey R
dear class,
ReplyDeleteMy dad was a major in the airforce he leveled up to piolt. Now he is a captin for UNITED AIRLINES. What does your family member do in the armed forces?
Dear Sam,
DeleteI have no one in the army, but My parents came from Asia and it is a very high tech place and guess what theres this thing called the octopus card and it does all transportations. Instead of paying you just swipe the card and go on the transportation that your taking and some people even put it in the back pocket and then swipe it and then BOOM you are done. So high tech things and I am going to Japan and they sell
the best mechanical pencils ever so do you want me to buy you one or not? How is your dad doing on the airline?
Kindly,
Skyler
Hi Skyler,
DeleteI HOPE Hong-Kong is a fun trip tell me all about it when you get back. OK I will tell you about my grandpa he road in a jeep.By the way we switched tables but are still together at table #3. The table has Skyler,Grant,Skyla,Ashlynne.
Kindly,Grant
Hi Grant I think your story was amazing can you make more? Any way I think that your family had a lot of solder's in it. So I want you to guess my Uncle served as. It might be hard so I'll tell you he was Marine. we have a ton of his pictures even one with his rifle.
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Ben
Hi Class,
ReplyDeleteI love to play with my brother in my Army costume.
My brother chases me.
It is the best game ever.
My mom is working when we do it.
My brother loves it.
We go out-side and play it also it is such a fun game.
Your friend, Grant
Dear Grant,
DeleteWhen I was younger, I was a cadet for the Civil Air Patrol, which was an Air Force Auxiliary. We were trained to do search and rescue on downed airplanes in the mid-west. I held the rank of executive officer which helped maintain the unit's supplies and activities. It was a fun time since we got to go onto Air Force bases and get to ride in military planes, like the C130 transport. Are you in any organizations like that? Kindly Skyler's Dad
Hi class
ReplyDeleteMy grampa served as a marine in the armed forces in isearle he walked around the city with a crew with rifle's.
Sincrely
Edan
Hi everyone,
ReplyDeleteI'm ItaiI,I think veterans day is important because you are honoring the veterans that have served our country and have made a contribution to this country.The main reason why I think veterans day is important is because Americans risk there life fighting for this country.For that I think we should be thankful and give them a day of appreciation.Do you appreciate the veterans who have fought for this country?
Hi Everyone,
ReplyDeleteI want to say Thank You to all of the veteran's for serving to protect our beautiful country.
Edan
Hi Edan and class,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Liran, and I am Edan's dad. I too am thankful for all the veterans who have served our country.
Liran
Hi it's charlotte ,Thank you all veterans hat have served and that are serving now we all love you and have faith in you.
ReplyDeleteyour classmate Charlotte
Hi Itai,
ReplyDeleteI think that was a lovely sentiment honoring our Veterans. I too appreciate our veterans for their bravery and their dedication to our nation.
Best,
Elita
Hi Elita,
DeleteThanks for blogging with us. You really blog a lot. I think your comment's are awesome and I enjoy reading them.
Do you enjoy blogging?
Your friend,
Ben
Dear Keira,
ReplyDeleteThe post about the veterans are wonderful.
I like them because right at the bottom of the picture or the top it talks about what they accomplished and what branch they served in.
Warmly,
Ariana
Hi everyone it's Charlotte & Elior and we're going to talk about
ReplyDeleteVeterans Day. Charlotte here, on veterans day we think of veterans that past away in wars. Its Elior here, we celebrate by having parades. Thanking our veterans is really important because they helped our country and we give something back.
your classmates,
Charlotte & Elior
Dear Ben,
ReplyDeleteThere is a long history of military service in your family about which you should know. I will start with Papa Roger's side of the family.
Your grandfather, Papa Roger, was a lieutenant in the US Army. Lieutenants are officers. He went through something called ROTC training while he was in college to become one. He expected to serve in the Korean War, but by the time he was done with his training, the war in Korea was over. He served the remainder of his time in the Army during peace time.
His father, your great grandfather, was not as lucky, but he was very fortunate. He was also in the US Army. He served during WWI and survived. I don't know much more than that because he didn't speak about it much to Papa Roger. I never met your great grandfather because he passed away long before I was born. I am named after him - he and I share the exact same name.
Your Nana Jacky's father and both of her uncles were also in the military. They were all in WWII. Your great grandfather was named John, but went by Jack. He died during WWII, but both of his brothers survived. You have met both of them. One was your Uncle Jimmy who was in the Navy, but you won't remember him because you were too young. The other was your Uncle George who will always be a US Marine. Uncle George and Aunt Vee, his wife, came to our house many times. Both Uncle George and Uncle Jimmy served in the South Pacific "theater." You will learn a lot about it eventually.
Nana Jacky also had a brother (Micheal) who served in the US Army during Vietnam. Nana Jacky said that before he went to war he was a happy-go-lucky guy, but being in Vietnam changed him. He didn't speak much about his experience there. I have several wonderful memories of him... but my favorite is about an epic water-balloon fight when I was about your age.
You also have an Uncle David who is a US Marine. He also served during Vietnam. His job was as a Door Gunner on helicopters. He would keep his fellow Marines safe as they got on and off the choppers. He likes to talk about his service and if you want to ask him questions, you can.
I will save the stories of the women in our family who also served our country during WWII - one was even on your mother's side of the family in Italy!
All of your family that served in the armed forces were very brave and strong as were the people with whom they served and the men and women who continue to serve our nation. We must always be grateful to them and keep them in our hearts and memories.
-Dad
Hello class,
ReplyDeleteI like this post the best!
I like this post the best because it is about the Armed Forces.
We give thanks to our Veterans for there hard work. Like my grandpa he served in the Army and my other grandpa served in the Navy. In NEW-YORK their is a parade for Veterans day.
Schools are off for Veterans day.I like Veterans day I think it is the best day ever. If there is a baseball game they spreed a giant flag on the field.
Kindly,Grant
Hi there! I'm Taylor's Mom. I've been reading about all the wonderful service men and women here on the blog. Taylor's Grandfather and Great-Grandfather both served in the Army. Our family is very honored and grateful for the people who risk their lives to keep us safe! We realize not only do they make a huge sacrifice, but so do their families!
ReplyDelete&heart; Hey Class Happy Thanksgiving! We love celebrating this holiday because you give lots of thanks and love! You get to be happy with your family and celebrate all together. You get to play games and eat dinner as a family you get to be really happy! Whats your favorite thanksgiving food? Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Lenore & Samantha
Hi class,
ReplyDeleteIt’s Ben here. I think I’m going to tell you that we a lot of soldiers
in our family. I counted six soldiers. It’s cool to have so many soldiers in our family. Do any of you have any soldiers in your family? I think that last month was awesome! Don’t you think so?
Sincerely
Ben