Veteran's Day, Warsaw, Missouri 2011
Some have Applebee's, Golden Corral, Car Washes, to get their freebies. But, here in Warsaw on Veteran's Day, you receive Respect and Honor. The Day starts around 0800hrs at the High School where the drive is lined up with American flags..Dressed up students direct you to park at the front of the school and to the entrance are also flags leading the way. Other dressed up seniors are at the front door opening it for all veterans. Students greet you upon entering and escort you to a table in the gym. Other seniors then serve you with coffee and then breakfast consisting of eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, and orange juice. Once finished all Junior High and Senior High school students along with 2 bus loads of elementary students enter the auditorium and are seated. The American Legion Present the Colors, all recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The school District Superintendent, Air Force veteran Dr. James Haley, welcomes all. The High School Band plays, "God Bless America", and Science Teacher, Army veteran Mr. David See reads a message. Songs are sung and then the featured speaker, Navy veteran and 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Laura Smith gives her moving speech to students and veterans. After that the "National Anthem" and another song. Then the Women's choir sings, " Salute to Armed Forces", where each veteran stands during singing of their branch anthem! Once completed with great applause from all students closing remarks are made by National Honor Society President Brandon Roellig.
No, we don't have things like the big city does down here in a small town. We have a newspaper where kids are on the front page with their first deer kill and their big grin. We have Honor and Respect.
Sgt. Dennis R. Brown Army 70-73
Lt. April D. Hinshaw-Brown Army 64-68
