As a youngster in grade school, I remember Veteran's Day as being a day off between Halloween and Thanksgiving. I didn't know much more than that. I did know that if I was with my parents on that day, we would stop and be quiet for a minute or so at 11:00 AM. I didn't know why but I figured as long as I got out of school it was okay and I could keep my trap shut for a minute or so. Needless to say, I've learned a bit more about Veteran's Day and what it's all about over the years. But it still has a tendency to be an overlooked holiday--and it shouldn't be. Men and women have fought and died to preserve our way of life in this country and the least we can do is celebrate their gift to us. If you're a teacher or work with young folk help educate them about Veteran's Day. Let them understand why the holiday exists and what it means to our way of life. If you'd like some ideas for classroom activities, visit "Classroom Suggestions for Veteran's Day." The photograph here is of the Moving Wall, a 1/2 scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial from Washington, D.C. It travels around the country and is displayed at various festivals, events, American Legion, V.F.W. posts and other locations. Visit the Moving Wall schedule to see when the wall may be appearing near you.
Showing posts with label Veteran's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Veteran's Day. Show all posts
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Veteran's Day in the Classroom
As a youngster in grade school, I remember Veteran's Day as being a day off between Halloween and Thanksgiving. I didn't know much more than that. I did know that if I was with my parents on that day, we would stop and be quiet for a minute or so at 11:00 AM. I didn't know why but I figured as long as I got out of school it was okay and I could keep my trap shut for a minute or so. Needless to say, I've learned a bit more about Veteran's Day and what it's all about over the years. But it still has a tendency to be an overlooked holiday--and it shouldn't be. Men and women have fought and died to preserve our way of life in this country and the least we can do is celebrate their gift to us. If you're a teacher or work with young folk help educate them about Veteran's Day. Let them understand why the holiday exists and what it means to our way of life. If you'd like some ideas for classroom activities, visit "Classroom Suggestions for Veteran's Day." The photograph here is of the Moving Wall, a 1/2 scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial from Washington, D.C. It travels around the country and is displayed at various festivals, events, American Legion, V.F.W. posts and other locations. Visit the Moving Wall schedule to see when the wall may be appearing near you.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Replace Missing Military Medals
Veteran's Day is almost here. For various reasons many vets no longer have the medals, ribbons, and commendations they earned while serving in the United States military. Sometimes they get lost, stolen, or even destroyed in a catastrophe like fires or floods. The military keeps a record of everything--including the medals earned by the men and women of the armed forces. To find out how to get these medals replaced at no charge, read: "Request to Replace Missing Military Medals."
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