May We Never Forget

History was shared once again with my intermediate grades, when I played a YouTube video called "Poppies at the Tower of London - A Blood Swept Land and Seas of Red."

It is difficult for young people who have only experienced war from afar, and mostly through what is reported by the media, to wrap their heads around the large numbers of losses. When you see a creation of this magnitude, you visually experience the enormous loss of lives.

We Must NEVER FORGET! All of our history is important; we learn so much and must give thanks for the generations before us.

Remembrance Day Service

It was wonderful to be part of an audience that celebrated our Veteran's today. All the children from JK-8 participated in individual presentations, either through music or sharing thoughts of how We Will Never Forget. It certainly touched my heart and a tear rolled down my face as a wreath was laid and a veteran sat solemnly in the audience watching.

It was a time for all of us to reflect on the sacrifices that all soldiers endured to give us freedom. I personally thought of the many people that I've lost in my life: my Mom and Dad, my Mother-in-Law & Father-in-Law, my Step-Father and many others. They all had stories that they kept hidden inside of the horrors of war. I pray that our world will see peace again.

The staff worked very hard with the students over the last couple of months to arrange this memorable service. Thank You!