GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Students all around the area took time to pay their respects to Veterans Monday.
At Langlade Elementary School in Green Bay, students, parents, and veterans took part in a program that consisted of speakers, patriotic songs and educational videos.
5th grader Nick Zellner says it was a fun way to say thank you.
“The Taps and just giving thanks to the Veterans.”
He says he admires how much courage the Veterans had to have had to go fight in a war.
4th Grader Jessica Trevarthen said it is a special day for her because she has special people that she likes to remember.
“At school, we make cards for the Veterans.”
Students made some cards in the morning.
She says that is especially important because she also remembers family on this day each year.
“Both of my great-grandmas were in World War 2.”
A Wall of Honor at was created at the school this year. It includes photos, names, and stories of family and friends of students and staff.
“All of our students were sent home a piece of paper and they were told to list any family members that served in the military and the branch that they served in,” said Principal Jesse Brinkman.
The wall is displayed broken up by branch.
