The Caldwell County Elementary School hosted a recognition program Friday morning for local Veterans.
The morning began with Veterans and their guest registering and then moved into the newly remodeled gym. The program began with recognition of all Veterans present followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and students sharing facts about the military and history. The 5th grade choir, consisting of all 5th grade students, shared several patriotic songs including the Star Spangled Banner.
The guest speaker was Charles Craig, an active member of the U S Army stationed at Fort Campbell. He shared that he grew up in a small town in Ohio and after entering the military traveled the world. He found anywhere he was located that Veterans have a common bond and become immediate friends. He wanted to return to a small town area and currently owns a home in Fredonia where he plans on living after retirement. He was glad to be a part of the program.
click to download audioWhen the program was completed those Veterans who had signed up and their students were treated with breakfast prepared by the Elementary School cafeteria staff.
Veteran Richard Faughn is one of the last battleship sailors.
click to download audioDenny Jones enjoyed seeing the students learning about Veterans.
click to download audioFred Williams is grateful for the community support of Veterans.
click to download audioFollowing the breakfast, the Elementary students lined the hallway of the school and clapped as the Veterans left the building. Local police and fire department personnel then led a parade of Veterans in their vehicles around the school campus while students from each school gathered outside along the parade route to welcome and show appreciation for the Veterans.
There were 103 Veterans and 38 guests signed in for the program as well as all the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students and staff.
