Great Veteran’s Day Ceremonies
Posted November 16, 2016 at 5:39 am by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, it’s Ron Di Cristina with good things to say about Veteran’s Day Ceremonies at FHHS and FHES…
A sincere congratulatory note of appreciation is in order for “Jobs Well Done!”
Friday Harbor High & Elementary School students, staff, parents and friends all participated in wonderful pre-Veteran’s Day Ceremonies last Thursday morning, Nov. 10, 2016, in two successive school assemblies. American Legion Veterans from Friday Harbor Post 163 were present to represent each U.S. military branch in which they had served in honor of all U.S. veterans & active duty military.
Friday Harbor High School students are commended for their mature and respectful conduct during the entire ceremony in the school gym. FHHS Band (with both high school and middle school musicians) played each service branch song as veterans stood proudly in front of all of the students. The band deserves special recognition for their professional orchestra performance under the outstanding direction of their leader, Cart Nelsen.
At the Elementary School, all in attendance were treated to young students performing with bells and harmonic choir songs, interspersed with grand cheers for all of our military. Local Legion members also gave special talks and demonstrated the correct way to fold our nation’s flag. Elementary school staff, students, parents and volunteers are all commended for a fine, respectful assembly.
At the end of the morning, I wasn’t sure if any local news media representatives were present at either event but, I hoped they were. While many in our country are out demonstrating, often with a lack of respect for other people and property, I was happy to participate with our local American Legion, Friday Harbor High School & Elementary Schools.
My sincere “Thank You” to everyone involved at Friday Harbor High School and Friday Harbor Elementary School. You touched many veterans’ hearts with kindness last Thursday.
Ron Di Cristina
USAF Veteran, Friday Harbor
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