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Grade school pays tribute to veterans
Cedar Forest Elementary honors veteransDate published: 11/12/2009 Parading through the hallways of a Spotsylvania County elementary school yesterday, some brave and tough men and women were reduced to tears. Students, faculty and staff at Cedar Forest Elementary School honored active-duty military and veterans yesterday during their annual Veterans Day celebration. This was the first year, though, for the parade of heroes, led by retired Air Force Col. and School Board Chairman Gil Seaux. Students lined the halls, waving flags and holding signs with messages such as "Thanks for saving our lives," "Thank you for going in war," and "We appreciate what you do." The service members and veterans paraded to claps, stomps, cheers and high-fives. They wore fatigues and boots, dress uniforms and shiny shoes. Many sported blue or black baseball caps denoting their service in wars long past. Army veteran Rick Renedo marched by, proudly holding the hands of his twin sons, Ryan and Wyatt, both third-graders. "I was proud to be a part of the ceremony," Renedo said. And the boys were proud of their dad. "He was really brave," Wyatt said. "He risked his life for our country," Ryan added. Lakesha and Michael Johnson are the parents of fourth-grader Xavier. The couple, both active-duty Air Force, attended last year's Veterans Day program, but only mom could make it this year. "I felt such a sense of pride walking through the halls," she said. "I'm kind of teary-eyed right now." Mike Hodgkiss also got emotional. A Navy veteran, he attended with his granddaughter, third-grader Racheal Longs, as well as his daughter, Bekka, and son-in-law, Brian, an Army veteran. "It's nice to see the kids recognize the contribution of veterans, especially in today's world," he said. "That didn't happen for us when I was younger." Cedar Forest Principal David Strawn said the Veterans Day event is very important to him and Assistant Principal Kim Kirtner, as well as the entire Cedar Forest community. Strawn's father, David Strawn Sr., was an Army veteran of World War II.
Date published: 11/12/2009
Thank you!
(posted by
MarshnConsMom
, Nov. 12, 2009 11:36 pm)
This is one reason why I am glad that my kids had school on Veteran's day. I think they learn to appreciate our veterans and active duty a lot more during a program like this.
Fantastic!
(posted by
2centsworth
, Nov. 12, 2009 12:17 pm)
What a wonderful way to show kids at an early age what a true hero looks like. It's so easy to idolize athletes and entertainers. I'm glad to know that these children are learning the importance of the men and women who serve/have served our country. Great job Cedar Forest!
Kudos to the CFES
(posted by
DonnaMartin
, Nov. 12, 2009 7:18 am)
What a great job the staff and administration at CFES did with this event. Schools are SO busy and overwhelmed with the day-to-day events, it is so nice that so many took so much extra time to coordinate this event. Really above and beyond and what a lesson for the kids!!!!
Wow!
(posted by
mdmbryant
, Nov. 12, 2009 5:43 am)
What a wonderful experience for everyone involved!
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