Current Event #10: Opinion: Every day should be Veterans Day
Due: Friday, November 16th, 2012
Veterans Day was celebrated on Sunday, November 11th this year, with America
What You Will Do:
1) Students will read the CNN article discussing the importance of Veteran’s Day and how one can help a respected war veteran. http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/09/us/iyw-veterans-day/index.html?iref=allsearch
2) Do you know someone who is currently serving in the military or who has actively served our country in the armed forces? If so, be sure to give supporting facts and include any personal experiences by identifying the soldier, your relation or connection to the soldier, any war stories shared, the name of war the soldier fought in, etc., so we can properly acknowledge the heroism of the soldier during this time of celebrations and memorials.
3) List and explain a variety of ways that you/we can honor our war veterans every day of the year. If you or someone you know are supporting or have supported a soldier in the past, explain in detail how you or someone you know has helped in supporting military soldiers over throughout the past or within the present years.
WE SALUTE ALL OF OUR MILITARY SOLDIERS WORLDWIDE!!!
***Remember to answer all of your questions in complete, detailed sentences/paragraphs.***
Jackson Cabell
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1) My Grandfather fought in the military for World War 2. He did not get injured and did a very good job in hit. He talks about how he loved it a lot and how it was not a waste of his time. Unfortunately I have not talked to him a lot about it so this is all I know about his time in the military.
2) Ways to salute our veterans include:Saying the pledge of allegiance every day, praying for them at night, sending gifts to them, keep them in our thoughts, donate food to them, and donate money to them. My mom supports my cousin who is currently in the army by sending him cookies and small gifts like that. My cousin enjoys what we do to thank him and he says that he misses us.
Takoda Ren
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I do have someone in my family that has served in the military a while ago; he is one of my uncles and served as a paratrooper. He doesn’t really talk about it, but I did see a picture on one of the walls that showed a huge airplane with two dozen opened parachutes behind that, I am assuming that was just a practice run with a photo. He served in the aftermath of the Korea war, to ensure that there was a force in case North Korea tried to invade again.
You can be nice to them, there are lots of traumatic effects of war and being unkind does not help. You also must realize that they may have killed people, which may weigh heavily upon their conscience, being nice and making them feel accepted and understood helps support war veterans. One may want to invest in certain areas which may increase the likelihood of a pay raise for people that serve the army present day.
Avery Acierno
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2. Both my grandfathers served in the US Army. My grandfather on my dad’s side (Guy Acierno) served as an auto mechanic during World War 2 in Germany. He was only 18 at the time. I never saw him much, because he lived in Pennsylvania, but we had a kind relationship. We never shared any war stories, but my dad saw he didn’t see much action (his job was vehicle repair). My mother’s father, William Winston, serves mainly in the Army reserve post World War 2. He also served briefly in Germany in the 1950s. We have a good relationship, and I once visited a World War 2 airplane place. Still, we never shared any war stories.
3. There are many ways to support veterans daily. You can send them care packages, give them financial help, and offer them support for any physical or mental injuries they suffered in service. You can also give them a gift, act nicely towards them, or just thank them for their service, which they will proudly appreciate. Our Church has sent care packages to active soldiers serving in Afghanistan before to support the soldiers. I think we should appreciate veterans every day, because they risk their lives for us.
Jacob Engel
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Both of my grandfathers served in the army. Neither of them actually saw battle, they were both involved in the clean up of Japan after WWII. My mom's dad died before I was born, but my dad's dad is still alive. I remember he told me a story about what it was like in Japan when I was little, but I don't remember what the story actually was. He is usually grumpy and doesn't like to talk about himself very much. I have a pretty good relationship with him though.
We can do a lot of things to support veterans. We can send them care packages, donate to charities that help wounded veterans, or even supply financial aid to them. You can also say the pledge of allegience every day. If you see one on the street, you can thank them for their service. They would probably be very appreciative of that.
Gabi Brenman
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I think that veterans of the United States of America should be honored every day. They have worked very hard to protect the USA from harm by defending the USA’s citizens in war. They have trained constantly, doing difficult work to keep our country safe. I have a grandpa who is a veteran. His name is Charlie Heartsill. I believe he deserves to be thanked and treated wonderfully every day for the rest of his life. On Veteran’s Day, we usually send him a card to remind him of his great work for the USA. My family and I are very proud of him, and are grateful to have him. Charlie has shared with me many things that he brought back from the war in Afghanistan. He has showed me a small solar oven he built and some samples of food soldiers were given. I am glad that Charlie has shared some of his experiences with me.
In elementary school and middle school, around the holidays and Valentine’s Day we would make cards during art. We would make the cards to a veteran of the USA. We would thank them for their work, but also simply tell them happy holidays. Our teachers would then send the cards to local veterans. The cards would help the veterans realize that people are glad to have them year round. I think that sending cards to our veterans is a good idea that means a lot to the veterans. People should continue to send cards to veterans year round.
Sam Bauers
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11/14/12
1) One guy that went to my middle school, his dad was in the special forces. He is now an electrian, and when you think of a soldier you would picture him. He is your stereotypical soldier strong, tall, stern looking but a really nice guy. I never reall thought to ask him for any stories, however im sure he likes to keep those things to himself. My neighbor also fought in the army for a number of years, and now is a notary. His son is also in the Army right now and is stationed in Iraq. One of my sisters close friends is a nuclear submarine sargent and his brother was a Captain in Iraq. The only war story I ever heard from him was when there was a man shot but no one could get to him in time. He is now a teacher at an army academy.
2) I think Veterans get more than people believe. Other than just Veterans day I always see people with uniforms on at football games getting recognized at halftime or commercials. When I go to airports I always see people with their stripes on and there are always people thanking them for their services and work. However, I do not believe that is enough. One day is not enough to make everyone recognize what is being done for them every single day. People need to make a better attempt to care for current soldiers or Veterans. They see things that most of us would never see in our darkest dreams and have to deal with it. They need even more in my opinion.
Joy Stouffer
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2) My grandfather was in the military. I don’t know a lot about it, but I know that he fought in several wars. His name was George Andrew Washington Stouffer II. He was a very brave man. My grandfather was well educated and rose in rank, eventually becoming a Lt. Commander.
3) We honor veterans everyday when we say the Pledge of Allegiance. We honor current military members when we send them care packages containing food and other goodies. One way we can start honoring veterans is saluting those who served our country whenever we see them.
Julianna Turner
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My grandfather on my mothers side fought in World War II. He traveled around europe for countless months. He has told me many interesting stories pertaining to the food he ate, the battles he fought in, sleeping arrangements, his generals, etc. It makes me feel very grateful for all that I have to day and that there are people out there fighting for America. My great uncle also fought in World War II, and my uncle was in the Navy. My father also served in the Navy for twenty-four years. He flew helicopters used for rescue missions. Due to his job, we have moved to countless places all over the world.
I think that we should do all we can to support our veterans year round. We should make cards for hospitalized veterans, and contribute funds or gifts for them around the holidays. They do so much for this country, it should be our job to make those noble people comfortable and happy. We should dedicate songs or books to them, and just go out of our way to make them feel appreciated. We must instill a sense of gratefulness in the American youth, because I feel that many children see it as a day off of school versus a time to honor our fallen and active soldiers and all they do for this country. Also, whenever we see an active or retired soldier, we should salute them to show that we do appreciate what they have done or are doing, and we will never forget.
Tommy Mozier
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My neighbor is in the military. He just got done touring in Afghanistan and will probably be deployed again soon. He’s doing special ops training. I think that he is our community hero. He was a rambunctious teenager, and got into trouble a lot. He had a dirt bike and would ride it all over our neighborhood. But the army changed him. Mow he’s nice, calm, and hardworking. I think that he’s going back to Afghanistan as soon as he finishes special ops training.
Some ways that we can honor veterans and solders are things like having a part about them in the pledge of allegiance, give solders you know letters, and honor those who have fought before having a veterans month. I think that a Veterans Month is just as important as African American History Month and Breast Cancer awareness month. I’ve never actually send anything to help a solider, but whenever I see someone in uniform, in an airport, or someplace else, I usually salute them.
Danielle Reviere
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My grandfather was a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed at Randolph Air Force Base in Texas. He was the medical officer in charge of the dependent’s clinic. He started working right at the close of the Korean War. He was working from 1952 to 1955. He never really told me any stories about the time that he served, so I do not really know any.
We can honor our veterans by volunteering at the VA hospitals and homes. We can also honor our veterans by giving the homes and hospitals our finical support. One of the ways the article listed is by sending care packages to the veterans filled with letters and things of that verity. The last way that I can think of is by saying the pledge of allegiance every day.
1) My grandfather served in the armed forces. He was an airplane mechanic on an aircraft carrier in the Korean war. I am not very close to my grandfather and all I know about his time during the war is that he cant hear out of his one ear anymore. Similar to the mans father in the article my grandfather used to drink to much and, would yell a lot.
ReplyDelete2) We can honor our veterans by volunteering in VA hospitals and donating money to causes that support veterans. Also we can make care packages and write letters to give our support. We should also think of them everyday so that every day can be veterans day.
My oldest brother, Matt Kleissler, has just entered the military. He is currently attending UNC Chapel Hill, in which he is participating in the NROTC program. He hopes to win a scholarship with eh program and make it all the way to SEAL training. After serving with the SEALS he hopes to enter the CIA. He constantly talking about his plans for the future, and while being very excited for it, he recognizes that his time in service will change him.
ReplyDeleteThere are many ways, both physical and spiritual, that we can help the members of our military. There are many programs that you can simply donate money to that will aid these vets in finding a life after the military. Even just talking to a veteran may help them. The veterans are the group with the highest percentage of suicides and simply talking to one may help them come to terms with their new life.
Claire Lancaster
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1) My mom’s side of the family actually has a history serving in the military. One of my great uncles (John Nelson) served as an army helicopter pilot, another great uncle (Kirt Meadows) served as a dentist for the army, in the Korea and my Grand dad (Robert Nelson) served as an air force pilot (in the Vietnam war). As you can imagine I have lots of war stories. My great uncle John once told me this story where he was piloting a helicopter and he actually got shot down, luckily someone else came and picked him up and he was fine but still a horrific site. My Grand dad told me that they would fly over Vietnam with a nuclear bomb, ready to drop if they were commanded to do so. These many stories I have been told really make me proud of my family and to be an American.
2) Anyone can support the military. The easiest way is to acknowledge someone (especially if you see them wearing their uniform) and thank him or her for his or her service. You can also donate money, send care packages or just wear the colors of the American flag proudly. I’m sure; any of these things would brighten the day of any current US soldier or any veteran. I think that we should celebrate veteran’s day more than we do today because after all, without those veterans a lot of us wouldn’t even be alive.
Katherine Yang
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2) I do not know anyone who is currently or has actively served in our country in the armed forces, but I thank and respect all those who have helped to establish equality and eradicated opposing forces to those that want peace in this world.
3) We can honor our war veterans by respecting them for their contributions to world and national peace. Many airlines provide free or cheap travel flights or services, such as boarded planes first, to veterans in uniform who may be returning from service or touring. My math teacher, Mrs. Bell has started a collection box for people to write letters to anonymous soldiers in the field and at home. In addition, we can back brownies and cookies to send to soldiers, doctors, and other Americans serving abroad in Afghanistan and other countries, including a sergeant who is working to help build a school for local children and requested school supplies and other materials for the school aged children, like clothes and cleaning products.
Kunal Lodaya
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2) I personally do not have any relations who served in the U.S. military, though I do have several relatives who served in the Indian Army.
3) The military should be recognized, not only for the great service that they performed for the country, but also for the sacrifices they made in the process. Warfare can change you, whether it is a physical disability, or a mental one. Much attention has been given in recent years to PTSD, a major psychological issue affecting veterans. We can support veterans by donating and approving research into cures.
Mimi Kramer,
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11/14/12
I have known several people that have been a part of the us military. Both of my grandfathers were in the war and so was my uncle. My second uncle now serves in the war and has the scary job of detonating bombs. His job puts a lot of strain and worry on his family, because it is very dangerous and risky. Also, a close family friend of mine was in d day and saw and experienced first hand the tragedies occurred that day.
I think that to honor our veterans we should have a day in school to learn about our veterans and their work, as well as a day out of school. I think it is good that we have a day to honor our veterans. I also think that by leaving flowers at memorials and visiting to pay respect is a good thing. I know that my second uncles family has a hard time with him being in the military, but all they can do is show love and support him.
Jessi Szymczak
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11/14/12
My grandfather, on my dad's side, was part of the Army Air Corps. My other grandfather, on my mom's side, served for the U.S. Navy. I did not ever hear about any personal stories that my grandfathers had during their times of war however I know they did great things during their times of war. I also knew that they did a great part and helped to serve our country to help keep our independence. So I am honored to recognize them and acknowledge their time that was served.
It is actually very easy to pay respect and acknowledge veterans that have served or are serving in war. The easiest way is to just say thank you, and acknowledge their efforts put towards helping to serve in the war for the United States of America. We also give thanks to our veterans everyday when we say the pledge of allegiance and when we have veterans day we pay our respect to them. I do not think that we should have veterans day every day. However paying our respects to veterans that we might see or hear about would be a good supplement for it.
Emma Baldwin
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2. I do not have that many connections to the military: n=my grandfather on my dad’s side served as a mechanic in World War II, in the Pacific. He wasn’t able to finish college because of the Great Depression, so he ended up running a tire shop in Asheboro. According to my father, my grandfather would speak from time to time about being in the military, although he was not technically in combat. My father was almost drafted into Vietnam. However, until a few weeks ago my aunt worked in the local VA Hospital, which I had the opportunity to tour last year. It turned out to be a very interesting experience, because although many of the workers there could be a bit unpleasant and often shared with us their immense value of money, they were all passionate about serving veterans: some of the workers were even veterans themselves.
3. I agree that it is very important to recognize war veterans as often as possible. I think that care packages for soldiers overseas is a very good idea. In middle school, my French teacher’s brother was in Afghanistan, so we held some fundraisers. For Christmas we sent them stuff that they had personally requested (mostly hygiene related items) as well as garlands and confetti, and we wrote them letters on Veteran’s Day. I also think that a simple thank you is a nice gesture that can be easily done by anyone.
Julia Perkins
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1) My dad is technically a VFW, or veteran of a foreign war. He was never really involved in combat, but he served in Berlin when the city was occupied after the end of World War Two. He was in the military for four years, because he took part in the ROTC program for college. I don't really know much about his time in the army, because we haven't talked about it that much.
2) Supporting our veterans is one of the most worthwhile ways I know to help support someone that deserves our honor and respect. As a teenager, there is not a ton I can do to help homeless veterans to get off he streets, but I can do more along the lines of care packages. Last year, my older brother sent a ton of cookies to veterans around Christmastime, and I think that is a great way to show respect and support for our veterans all year long.
Harish Prasad
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My neighbor, Mr. Davis served in the Vietnam War from November 1968 to 1969 and was in the 101st airborne division was first a lieutenant but then later promoted to a captain. He was in artillery just like his dad was. He was a professional soldier so he had to go to Vietnam, but this was his choice also. For every ten soldiers, nine were support troops; he was in the one of the ten who was in a combat unit. Since he was in the 101st airborne, he was at many of the major battles including battle at Hamburger Hills in May of 1969.
The main thing about war is that it is about homesickness, privation, and boredom. There is little fighting and sometimes there were large and intense fights. He was in rice patties, mountains, and in the jungle all of the time. Very often, their food was brought in by a helicopter, and getting along with mail was the best part of the day for them. They moved around mostly by foot and most of the time they got wet which made them pretty miserable. They carried rucksacks which weighed about sixty pounds. About halfway through the war, in the middle of the jungle covered mountains, near Cambodia, he woke up and while drinking his morning coffee, he saw an elephant on a far ridge and at the same time, he heard something he had not heard since he had been there – bird sounds, and it was “marvelous.” Since, he fought in the artillery, he has a very hard time hearing and has to wear a hearing aid. Most Vietnam war veterans will not tell a lot about some of their stories.
Something we could do to help honor our troops every day is that we could send our soldiers food and other supplies that they need. The soldiers are doing their part to protect and serve our country, we should do our jobs and support the soldiers. One thing our family has done for the army is that we donated supplies like food and water for the soldiers.
Nathan Guskeiwicz
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1. My grandfather was in the military, but he didn’t actually go to war. He went through training in Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was in the military during the Vietnam War but his unit didn’t get activated. Although he did know people that went to fight, and didn’t come back. One of his friends when he came back from fighting in the Vietnam War was really messed up, he didn’t get injured but was messed up mental because of the things that happened. He always tells me that war is horrible and it’s not like what you see in video games or in movies. But he says even just being in training it makes you really humble and you form great bonds with the people around you.
2. There are many things that we can do to help war veterans, we can donate to charities that help wounded veterans, provide financial aid or send care packages. I always see veterans getting recognized at football games and on commercials, which I think there should be more of. People don’t realize how much they do for us, and what they go through.
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11/14/2012
My uncle Paul Sheets was in the navy for at least ten years. He never actually went to war, but he and his army traveled to several other countries including Thailand. Paul is currently not in the military. My uncle worked very hard while he was in the navy, and I am glad our country celebrated Veteran's Day to honor people like him. I'm really proud of Paul for serving in the military, and it makes me realize how important it is.
There are many ways to help veterans and show our appreciation for them. I recently volunteered at an organization that sent care packages to soldiers. They included food, cards, money, and other essential items. Doing that is a great way to help veterans, and celebrating Veteran's Day really shows how much it means to us Americans that these important people are serving for our country. These veterans are a significant part of our lives, and I believe many people take that for granted.
Anna Castellano
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My grandfather served in the Vietnam War as a radio operator and spied on the Russians. He hasn’t really talked about any war stories but when he visits he has taught us Morse code and “quizzes” us. My uncle is a retired Air Force Pilot and flew the A-10 Warthog. He was in the Iraq war and flew the initial strikes on Iraq tanks.
One way that we can honor our veterans every day of the year is to continue to support the armed forces. I have helped in simple ways like sending Girl Scout cookies and care packages overseas. My grandmother has made quilts and blankets for wounded soldiers and for family members for those killed in the line of duty. We fly our American flag regularly and especially at the Holidays like Veteran’s Day and Fourth of July. I hear my parents thank people for their service who are dressed in military uniforms and I think that is kind and respectful.
Harrison Young
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I never knew anyone who served in a war but my grandfather served in the military during WWII. He was just about to go into combat when the war ended a day before he was scheduled to leave.
I think to help them we can raise money for veterans and homeless veterans without money or health care. Also we can send goods to soldiers at war to help them feel less homesick. We also need to recognize these veterans every day to help the people to know that there are still many homeless veterans everywhere.
Autumn West
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1.My Grandfather fought in the military for World War 2. He did not get injured and did a very good job in hit. He talks about how he loved it a lot and how it was not a waste of his time. Unfortunately I have not talked to him a lot about it so this is all I know about his time in the military.
2.There are many things that we can do to help war veterans, we can donate to charities that help wounded veterans, provide financial aid or send care packages. I always see veterans getting recognized at football games and on commercials, which I think there should be more of. People don’t realize how much they do for us, and what they go through.
1) my old neighbor was in the air force he fought in the Vietnamese war. I was not that close with him so i do not have much to tell about him. HE was really nice and deserves to be recognized for his work for the US.
ReplyDelete2) I think that veterans should be celebrated every day. Children can write cards to send to troops and veterans. People can donate money to help provide troops with food and water in other countries. There should be more charities to help veterans start a new life after they serve the country. All of these options would go towards a good cause and I think there should be more recognition for the people who protect and serve this country.
Sydney Jones-Period 7
ReplyDeleteMy grandfather fought alongside many other brave soldiers such as the author’s uncles in WWII. Sadly he died when I was very young, but he was a great soldier and unlike the author’s father he had neither nightmares nor a bad temper or any other problems caused by his fighting. For most of his time serving he was stationed in Australia as part of the air force, though he did spend a fair share of time fighting as well. I can still remember many of his war stories told by my grandmother, I can also remember seeing the purple heart he won for valor for the first time.
We can help Veterans in america in many ways each day for example, recognizing the soldiers in our lives and thanking them for their service. Volunteering or sending in much needed goods or care packages to a center specifically dedicated to serving veterans. Or simply by starting a change jar in your own home to donate at the end of each month to one of these centers so that they may use the money to support our veterans. In simple ways like these we can help support the people who work hard to protect us, the heroes of our nation.
Shamim Zarei
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My friends parents are in the military, but I don't know any stories about them but I do know there in the air force. The friends dad is a pilot and is a general. I am very proud of the veterans who fought for out countries safety and freedom. My dad was in the military of Iran for one year though, but he was forced to join.
The best way to thank our troops is to donate food and water and write them cards. Saying the pledge of allegiance is a great way to thank them. Raising money and donating to the troops will show how much we care for them and how thankful we are that they are protecting our nation and families.
Blake Johnson
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11/14/12
My grandfather was a CB in the Navy stationed at Omaha Beach in Europe and Okinawa in the Pacific during WWII. Unfortunately I don’t know any stories and I’ve never met him because he died before I was born. My other grandfather served in the Korean War. He also died before I was born so I never met him either. I do know that both of them were young when they entered the military.
There are many ways that we can honor our war veterans every day. We can by sending cards, baked goods, and presents to soldiers overseas during the holidays. We can also donate money or take time to volunteer in organizations like the one discussed in the article that helps war veterans who are homeless or need help. Another way we can honor them is by simply jus thanking them for their service. Also we can say the pledge of allegiance everyday as a reminder of our veterans. I think that treating every day as veterans day and showing true appreciation for current soldiers and veterans should be very important in our daily lives.
James Menache
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My grandfather on my dad’s side fought in the 2nd World War as a soldier in the Foreign Legion from 1939 to 1944. He was captured by the Germans and worked in a German labor camp were he learned to sabotage vehicles and repair bicycles. His name was Edmond Menache. One way we could honor out veterans is during the morning announcements every day we could have a moment of peace. Another way could be to have a show or program on TV or the radio to raise donations and talk about things you could give to your nearest VA.
Kurt griarte
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1) My friends parents father was in the military, He was in the military during the Vietnam War but his unit didn’t get activated. Although he did know people that went to fight, and didn’t come back. One of his friends when he came back from fighting in the Vietnam War was really messed up, he didn’t get injured but was messed up mental because of the things that happened. He always tells me that war is horrible and it’s not like what you see in video games or in movies. But he says even just being in training it makes you really humble and you form great bonds with the people around you.
2) I think that veterans should be celebrated every day. Children can write cards to send to troops and veterans. People can donate money to help provide troops with food and water in other countries. There should be more charities to help veterans start a new life after they serve the country. All of these options would go towards a good cause and I think there should be more recognition for the people who protect and serve this country.
Ian Hufford
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2) I have not had any recent contact with anyone who is actively in the military. However, my parents friend that we met while living in san diego was in the armed forces and now trains people for the armed forces.
3) I think that we should honor Veterans every day for the sacrifice that they made for us and our freedom. I think that sending food and other good to people who are actively serving in the armed forces, its the least we can do. I think that it is also important to help people who have been wounded fighting and provide care and housing for those who need it when they get back.
McKenna Willoughby
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11/15/12
2) My great-grandmother and my great-grandfather both served in the military. During World War II, my great-grandmother served as a nurse while my grandfather was in the marines. The both met in the war and got married afterward. My grandmother would tell me stories about how my great-grandfather almost died. He almost drowned swimming to land because his clothing was weighing him down. I wouldn’t be alive if he had drowned! In Indiana, my best friend’s father also served in the military. Similar to the writer of the article’s dad, my friend’s dad also had a temper. I understand why though, it must have been rough serving.
3) In fourth grade, a girl in my class had a brother that was joining the army. My teacher had the idea to write to some of the soldiers that he will be staying with. I wrote to three, and they all wrote me back a few weeks later. Writing to them made me feel good because it lets them know that someone cares about them and what they are doing. I regret not writing them back though. I would have loved to talk to them more. You could also support military soldiers by sending them care packages. I think that in honor of their service, all veterans should be provided with a free home so that they don’t end up homeless like the article said.
Nick Agusta
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1) Both my grandfathers served in the millitary. The one on my dads side consistantly talked about how he chose the US millitary over the Italian MIllitary because he truley believed that America was the land of oppertunities.
2)A good way to show your thanks to our millitary is when you see them when they are home is to say thank you. Also you can Write to them, and pray for them.he millitary has someone back home that they miss and if that person writes them i thionk it would be a whole lot easier for them to serve over seas, or whereever they are located.
My grandfather served in Vietnam and World War 2. Other than that I do not know anyone who served.I agree that it is very important to recognize war veterans as often as possible. I think that care packages for soldiers overseas is a very good idea. I think that a simple thank you is a nice gesture that can be easily done by anyone
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11/15/12
I do not know anyone that has served in the military.
The best way to give back to the veterans is by volunteering at the VA and such hospitals. Also, the care packages mentioned in the article is a great idea. I have never met anyone with ties to the military, so I can only imagine how they must feel. As of now, these are the only ideas I can come up with that are within our control...
Emily Molina
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There have always been a lot of people in my family that serve or have served in the army. My mother's grandfather, both of my grandfathers, many of my uncles, and my father. My great-grandfather fought in WWI and WWII, my mother's father and two of my uncles fought in the Vietnam War, my other grandfather fought in the Korean War, and my father served in the Iraq War (he is a dentist, not a soldier). The only war stories I know are just random ones about people trying to commit suicide on base and troops coming back to base of certain days for a meal of lobster and steak.
We can honor our veterans every day by being thankful for all that they have done for us. They have fought on our behalf so we can have our rights and freedoms. Veterans have fought to keep us all safe. If we ever see someone in uniform walking around, we should thank them for what they have done. And if you ever meet anyone who is currently in the military or was, we should also thank them. Sending soldiers care packages and hand written letters always makes them feel good. I supported my father when he was in Iraq (even though he was not fighting, but just looking after injured people), and through my algebra class this year, I have helped to send care packages.
Ari Horwitz
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My Grandfather served as a doctor at a Naval base in Germany in years following World War II. He was studying to be a writer in college but after his medical service in the Army it influenced him to continue working as a doctor. He says it was an experience that affected him in a positive way and made him appreciate our country a whole lot greater.
There are many ways you can help veterans or soldiers everyday. You can give money, food, and small gifts. Veterans can be very scarred by the experiences they have encountered. Some food and money can help maintain their happiness. Our good family friends have a son that is serving in the army overseas in Germany, my family and I occasionally send him cookies and letters from all of us saying how we are doing and how much we respect what he is doing for our nation. A letter or telephone cards can go a long way for soldiers enduring tough experiences overseas for our country. Everyday we honor our Veterans and Soldiers by saying the pledge of allegiance and being there to help them or comfort them during times of need. They have served for our safety so we have to return the favor by standing by them and respecting their service.
Paige Haskins
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November 15, 2012
My grandfather on my mothers side was a general in World War 2. He died before i was born so I have no stories except for the fact that he was in charge of about 75 men during the war. My mother is in posession of his uniform, combat boots, and the medals he recieved for being a general and soldier. Also, my cousin who is about 21 is in the Navy currently. As of now he is across seas aiding the hurt. He has been there for almost 6 months and will be returning shortly.
There are thousands of ways that we can support and give thanks to our veterans. Those who dont have any close relatives or friends serving our country dont seem to think about it. THe first thing to do is make sure everyone knows who and what veteran day is. Also, for those who have died in battle, flowers at the grave sight are a huge sign of respect. Rasing money or donating food can help many soilders that are still fighting over seas. I know of many programs that would take halloween candy and different clothes to donate to the soilders. Honestly, anything would help.
Francisco Coch
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I do know many people who have fought in and served in the United States armed forces, however I do not know very many closely. My next-door neighbors both served in the Army during the Vietnam War, and are retired. The husband fought as a helicopter pilot stationed in Vietnam much throughout that war, and his wife was a nurse. They also served in the Korean War, and lived there for many years. He has only shared a few stories about his experiences, however he has shown me his helmet before and described to me what it was like flying.
I think that a good way to show appreciation for veterans and active servicemen and women alike is to just be helpful and supportive people. I think that helping out homeless veterans, as mentioned in Washington D.C., is a great way to do so. Things like helping them find permanent homes, or even psychiatric help means a lot to people, and that everyone should take part in helping others.
Hanna Siekierski
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November 15, 2012
I think that veterans of the United States should be honored every day. Maybe not in the way that we are given a holiday to celebrate it, but just so we recognize everything that they have done. They have worked very hard to protect the U.S. from harm by defending its citizens in war. They have trained constantly, doing everything they can to keep our country safe. I do not personally know anyone who is currently serving in the armed forces or has served our country in the past, but I respect all those who have helped to establish equality and fight off opposing forces who have threatened peace in the U.S. and the world.
I think that we should do all we can to support our veterans daily. We could make cards for hospitalized veterans or send care packages to those still serving in a war. Also we can contribute financial aid or gifts for them around the holidays. Another way to possibly show appreciation is offering support for any injuries, both mental and physical that they suffered. They have done so much for this country, that it is only right that we make them feel appreciated. People could be more aware of their dedication, and kids specifically shouldn't see this holiday as just a day off of school. Whatever that is done, it must show that we will never forget all that they have done for this country.
Paige Jones
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1) My grandpa was in the military, but never went to war. But I know people currently serving in a war, and they only come home for short periods of time and not often at all. His family sends him letters and packages to keep in touch with them, and always visits him when he visits home.
2) There are many ways to support our veterans everyday. A easy one that everyone can do is saying the pledge of allegiance every day. I know some people that send send their friends and family that are fighting in war letters, food and packages. I think more people should just keep veterans in their thoughts and always remember how much they've done for our country, and be thankful for them.
Claire Kern PD 7
ReplyDeleteI personally, don’t know anyone who has served in the military, but my dad does. One of his close relatives trained to be a part of the army. My dad tells me that he found it to be really challenging and always thought about quitting, but my dad supported him, even when they decided to finally quit. There are many ways to honor the veterans who have served, and the soldiers serving now. You can do little things like saying the pledge. It would be very nice to send them a care package or goodies of some kind! It may not seem like much, but you know that they will really appreciate it when they receive the package in the country they’re fighting in. My dad was always there for his relative when he was stressed, or just needed someone to talk to. Little efforts like these can really help veterans who have suffered though traumatic experiences and really need help from others.
Olivia Wander
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I do not have any relatives or friends fighting in the military, but I do have an uncle who is a Public Affairs officer in the Marines in Okinawa, Japan. This means he communicates with the press, and he is one of the faces of the Marines in Asia.
We can and should honor our veterans every day. We can do this by supporting local veterans shelters, and hiring veterans in our businesses. My math class supports soldiers. Every Friday, we send off a package of homemade cookies, brownies, rice krispie treats, and other baked goods to bases in Afghanistan. These soldiers really appreciate knowing that someone back home cares about them. They send emails when they can, and pictures. Just reaching out to a solider or veteran and letting them know you are there is a great way to show your thanks.
P.S. If you want to donate cookies to be sent off, drop them off in Mrs. Bell's classroom.
Isabelle Alzona
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My great uncle Tom served in the Korean War. He was a Corporal in the Marines. Tom joined when he was 19 and flew out to California for training. After a while, they sent him to Korea. While in Korea his job was to drive dignitaries around and protect them from ambushes. He served two years before returning to the United States. He was a brave man and everyone in my family looked up to him.
To honor our veterans we should make cards and have classes put together care packages. I think if everyone took the time to write a note to a man or woman who has served our country we would learn a lot, and maybe even think about joining the armed forces ourselves. It would inspire many people and make the veterans feel like they aren’t forgotten. And to put care packages together would not only be a way of showing our gratitude, but helping out someone in need. Sending cards and packages would be a great way to show our thanks to those who served us.
Morgan Durant
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I do not Have any friends or family in the military but i don know a friend from middle school who has a Family with long military history and wants to join the marines herself
i think we should respect our veterns by giving them a good life here with more discounts job oppertunitys and respect at home and for the ones on the battlefield care packages respect and time to think about how fortanite and lucky we are that someone is fighting for the freedoms that we often take for granted
Albert Yam
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11/15/12
I personally do not know anyone who has served in the military nor do I know anyone who is currently serving.
There are many ways to support veterans daily. You can send them care packages, or offer them support for any physical or mental injuries they suffered in service. If you know or see a veteran, you should act nicely towards them, or just thank them for their service, which they will appreciate. They may have suffered physically or mentally when they served so it is always good to make them feel appreciated. I always see thank men and women in uniform and I think that is a great thing to do. I think we should appreciate veterans every day, because they risked their lives for us and this country.
Markale Cordova
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11/15/12
I had some family members who has joined the military in some point of time, but currently I don't think I have anybody serving the military as of now.
To be honest there are many ways to support veterans daily. You can send food and water (care packages) and support them physical and mental injuries in the service. If you ever see veteran; you should thank them for serving for our country, be respectful and nice towards them in public and at home. It's a good thing to do for them since they put there lives on the line.
Anna Grace Kelley
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My grandfather served in the army when he was much younger but I have never really talked to him about it. I know that he is very loyal to his country but he doesn’t seem to have the nightmares or traumatizing affects that some veterans have.
There are tons of ways that we can support veterans and America in our every day lives. It can be as simple as thinking of them while you say the pledge or thanking them every time you get the chance. Bigger things you can do are send packages oversees to soldiers that include food and other supplies as well as visiting them when they come home. War is a terrible experience and everything we do to let veterans know we care makes a huge difference.
Erica Johnson
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11/15/12
2) Many of the people in my family has served our country. My dad, my uncle, my grandpa, and even my moms cousin! Although none of these people have actively served during a war, but the effort they put into for our country is admirable and I am very proud of them.
3)I agree that everyday should be veterans day! There is always something that you can do to help. Some ways to help out the veterans is sending a care package, or simply donating money. Another way to help out a veteran is to volunteer at an organization that helps insane and/or homeless veterans by serving food, or maybe just caring for a veteran would be very helpful. I do not know anyone currently, or in the pat who has personally helped a veteran, but that should definitely change!
Avery Scope-Crafts
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My grandfather served in the Navy when he turned 18. He hasn't talked about it much, but he doesn't have any regrets about the time he spent protecteing our nation. He served for over 10 years and never got wounded.I am very glad that my grandfather did this. It is an honorable thing to do.
T honor our veterans every day, we can do many things. Simple things like saying the pledge of allegiance everyday and praying for them at night. We should always have them in our thoughts. It you can, a good way to show appreciation in to donate food, water, of money. God bless them.
Rebecca Harless
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November 15, 2012
My grandfather has served in the military, except he didn’t fight. I think he just helped at a base doing work or something similar. However, I know the wife of a man who has served, and I think he served in Afghanistan. I went to the salon she works at and my mom, her, and partially me, were talking about him and how he went around with other veterans talking to people about issues that those people might have scoffed at. Global warming? Clean energy? Women’s rights? But with veterans, she explained, people listened because of what the veterans had been through.
I read a short story written via the view of a homeless man, and how he thought it unfair that criminals who did horrible things were put in jail, where they got showers and food and a bed, and he was sitting, cold, hungry, on the sidewalk. With the opinion article from CNN saying something like over one fifth of homeless people are veterans, I think that it is unfair how veterans, who fought and defended our country with their lives, and other homeless people, are homeless. At least, I think, we should honor them daily, maybe with a moment of silence in the morning with the pledge at school, or sending food and cookies and care baskets to hospitals and veterans homes like the article said. We could also work at a veterans’ home keeping them company, or at a soup kitchen where they’d get free food. Letters are also a good idea. In sixth grade, and maybe a year before that, our whole grade wrote little letters that were to be sent to veterans with the help of a veterans’ website. I wrote an acrostic poem and said thanks. Cookies were probably also going to be sent. Anyway, I think a simple letter, over the holidays or something, would be really nice and probably really appreciated.
Nikki Thai
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2. I do, actually. A family friend of ours used to be part of the Navy, or the Marines. That was until he was seriously injured during his service. I’m not sure how he was injured, but it doesn’t seem to affect his daily behavior, but I do know he takes medication for it daily. I don’t know much about him and his life in the navy or the marines.
3. Veteran’s day is a very important holiday but the thing that makes it special is that once a year, you’ll actually participate. If we made it everyday most people wouldn’t follow through with it; but if you were to do it everyday for a month that’d be fine. Similar to how Febuary is considered black history month and October is breast cancer awareness month. I feel having it everyday would just take the “special” out of it. I know when every the topic comes up we always congratulate and thank our friend, Joe, for serving our country. Honoring doesn’t have to involve anything special, the people we are honoring just need to be able to clearly recognize the thanks and appreciation we have towards; whether that’s conveyed in a simply thank you or a over the top present, are both the same.
Jeff Richardson
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2) Although my family has a broad history serving in the military, none of them ended up fighting overseas. They were all lucky enough to serve in a rather peaceful era, more or less. So I can only imagine the pain war can bring to a veteran and their loved ones.
3) A big part of honoring our veterans is keeping the memory of their services alive. That's what Veterans Day is all about, and without it we would forget to commemorate our country's heroes. I think it is also important that we let them know what their service means to us. By sending those care packages we acknowledge them and their contributions to our country.
Francis Wemmenhove
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I do not know anyone who is currently serving in the military or who has actively served in the armed forces of our country. One way to honor our war veterans is by sending them packages. This will help show them that they are not forgotten, and that they are in our thoughts. Also honoring them could be as simple as just keeping them in your thoughts. Also remembering what they have done for this country is a way of honoring them. Overall, just showing them that you care about what they do/have done for this country is a good way to honor them.
Connor Korfas
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I personally do not have much experience with the military. No one in my family currently is serving overseas. However my grandfather served as a military police officer in the time right after WWII ended. He has plenty of stories from his experiences as a military police and from his friends that had served. My grandfather recently over the past few years has been volunteering at the venetians health clinic. Here he assists veterans in whatever way he can. He has the utmost respect for these men and women. My old football coach also served in the United States special forces. I bet he has plenty of good stories. But if ever brought he would avoid the subject.
From what I understand there are plenty of ways to support our veterans at home and overseas. I know that there are numerous amounts of organizations who accept donations. These donations then go to our veterans. The article talked about send our soldiers “care packages” which included stuff like certain foods and items. As far as showing honor for our veterans everyday. I know of the memorials that are all over Washington D.C. I also see commercials on T.V. of certain restaurant giving special prices to veterans. I also feel that just by saying you are a veteran it carries a certain weight with it. I do feel that respecting our veterans is very important. They have given so much it’s the least we can do to say thanks.
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ReplyDeleteBoth of my grandfathers served in the army. My grand father on my dad's side enlisted at the end of world war 2 and served during the korean war. My grandfather on my mom's side served during the Vietnam war and got a purple cross.
There are multiple ways of honoring our veterans and those who are currently serving in the armed forces. A simple way to honor those currently serving is stopping to thank them if you see them in uniform. I also saw on tv that a man was using his own money to throw coming home parties for veterans of iraq and affganistan.
Sarah Taekman
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Every day in America, thousands of citizens are out risking their lives to defend our country. They deal with the constant threat of death so that America can stay as great as it is today. But the sad part is that these soldiers are not receiving the proper recognition during and after their service that they deserve. I have met a few people that have served in the military, but the veteran closest to my life personally was my grandfather, Ron Beckley. He served in the Korean War, which occurred from 1950 to 1953. It was the result of US forces occupying the southern half of Korea while communist Soviet forces occupied the northern half. My grandfather died when I was very young, so I do not remember him very much. His uniform from the war is hanging in one of our closets. My mom sometimes talks about his service, and it makes me proud to know I had a veteran in my family.
Letting the veterans know that the country appreciates their service is extremely important. When you see a person in uniform, thank them. Also, don’t forget about the older veterans. These past soldiers helped keep the USA a free country, and they need recognition too. Additionally, just because a soldier is off the field of battle does not mean that the troubles end. As stated in the article, “According to the VA, a little more than a fifth of the adult homeless population has served in the military.” Little things matter, like donating clothing or money to help out a bit. You can even just handwrite a letter to a veteran as emotional support. Just because there is one day each year dedicated to veterans does NOT mean that we can ignore them every other day. They helped our country, so now help them.
I don't know personally know anyone that is serving in the military, or who has. We can honor our war veterans by donating money and goods to the services that send everything overseas. Telephone cards that allow soldiers to communicate with their families are great. Also, little things such as cookies and coffee can really make them happy. There are so many small things we can do to honor our soldiers who have done so much for our country. Sometimes there are ads in the newspaper or on the television that ask people to donate to the soldiers. Also in school, we've written cards to soldiers for christmas or whatever holiday it may be and although we don't know them, I think they still appreciate it because they know that people recognize them and their courage.
ReplyDeleteToday’s current event is called “Every Day should be veterans Day”. Veterans Day is when people celebrate and respect the people who went to war or who have fought for this country. I think that Veterans Day should be celebrated every day because we should recognize what the soldiers did and recognize that everything that military people or soldiers do is for this country. I have not met someone who went to war. We can honor Veterans Day every day by making daily cards for people who are in the hospital who lost an arm or are injured because they went to war. Also we can give a moment of silence in our schools in the beginning of the day like the pledge of allegiance. I think that recognizing what people did for this country should not be celebrated only for one day but every day.
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1. I do not personally know anyone who has served or is serving in the military.
2. Though I don't think we should have Veteran's Day everyday, I think that we should always be aware of what they have done for our country. Just because we stop thinking of these courageous people doesn't mean they stop fighting, stop sacrificing for our safety. Wars and violence in general can be scarring, both physically and mentally. We can respect all the things our soldiers have done for us by accepting the things that might make them different. Maybe someone lost an arm, but that doesn't give you a right to treat them unfairly, especially if it was lost while protecting our country. The people who fight for our safety are important, and should be recognized in every way possible.
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I have personally had a lot of experience around people in the military because I got the chance to live in Germany where there were many people serving as expatriates. One of my really good friend’s dad had a very high position in the air force and even though he didn’t have to go into combat, he was gone often from his family because of the requirements of his job. My mom knew a couple that had both previously participated in the Israeli military and one of them was currently participating. The women had taught people how to drive tanks and currently the husband keeps his job on the down low. I don’t think most of us know what it is really like for an adult to be away from their family so often, because it is very different from how we might feel. Plus, most of them are going in not knowing if they will make it home which is heart- wrenching. This is happening every day so why is there just one day to celebrate their bravery and actions to protect our country? They work to help us every day, to protect us and serve for us. My granddads were both veterans and I know how much respect my family carries for them.
I definitely feel like I haven’t thought about what I could do until this point. I honestly didn’t even know what Veterans Day was until now, especially since they don’t have it in Germany. You GO Glen CoCo! Just checking to see if you are reading this Mr. Waters. Anyways, I feel like to support our veterans we could send them packages, because I feel like when they –fried chicken- are over there fighting wars, they are disconnected from the real world. They would just feel like they aren’t in the middle of the violence and destruction that’s happening around them and they would be able to feel appreciated. We could also really help those ex-veterans by setting up a support program and possibly trying to provide them with stable shelter and also to help them get back on their feet again. I just wish they could know that we are thinking about them and they are doing this for something. If people took a minute to think about what it would be like in America without our veterans, I’m sure the situation would be a lot different.
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ReplyDelete2. I don’t know of anyone serving in the army at this moment but I am sure they deserve a day dedicated to them and those serving with him or her. Veterans day recognizes all veterans regardless if they have returned home or are still fighting in the war to this day. But if veterans day was recognized everyday it would get in the middle of children’s education if was recognized once a month that would be reasonable.
3. We can honor the veterans serving as we speak by giving each month a veterans day it would be left up to the citizens of the U.S. to celebrate it or not one way or another it would be honorable to recognize veterans day once a month if not every month. But let it be known that they deserve it dead or alive and that is how we can honor our soldiers.
Louis Rabinowitz
ReplyDeleteThere are a few family members of mine that have served in wars. My mom’s dad served in World War II and one of my uncles graduated from west point. My dads dad did not serve in the military, but during WWII was an air raid warden. Meaning he was supposed to guide people to bomb shelters. I have also met a few of my fathers friends that are veterans of various wars.
I think that everyone should be helped. Yet I believe veterans deserve more help because they have actively defended our country. People should donate to charities that help veterans and if they can people should visit veterans and try to convince them to accept help. I’m pretty sure my dad has donated to organizations that help veterans.
The only family member of mine that has fought in a war is my grandfather who fought in World War II. He personally hasn't told me any war stories, but i know that he was a parachuter.
ReplyDeleteI think that to honor veterans the most we can do is provide support for them and their families. Already they have helped us in a multitude of ways by protecting us, so the least we can do is provide a little support for them through money, and food. If there are charities for helping them then we should donate money to them.
Carly LeMoine
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I don’t know anyone who served in war, but I think its very brave of the people that did. I think if I did know some one in war I would be scared for them, and be hopeing every minute that they were still ok. People who did serve in war should be rewarded. Maybe not reminded every day that they were in war, but they should live everyday of there life knowing that everyone was thankful that they helped our contry. One thing people could do is make sure no one forgets what they did. People could make sure even if they died fighting that they were fighting for America. I think that any one that went to war was an amaxing person for what they did, and we should honor them no matter what happenes.
Casey Patterson
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1. A lot of my family served in world war 1, and world war 2. I never met any of them and I don’t know much about them.
2. Anyone can support the military. The easiest way is to say thanks if you can tell that they served in the military. You can also donate money, send care packages or just wear the colors of the American flag proudly. Our church sends care packages to the veterans and helps support the call home for the holidays event. I’m sure; any of these things would brighten the day of any current US soldier or any veteran. I think that we should celebrate veteran’s day more than we do today because after all, without those veterans a lot of us wouldn’t even be alive.
Sydney B
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No, I don't know a soldier who served in the war personally, but I do know one of my friend's granpa's served in the war. He always has horrible flashbacks about it so I think he did not enjoy it. He fought in WWII.
Some ways we can honor our soldiers are possibly making care packages and giving them to a VA Hospital, saying the Pledge of Allegiance to honor the fallen, thinking about who America lost in the wars and their heroes, finding a war veteran and thanking them, putting flowers on a veteran's grave, etc. The possibilities are endless.
Lily Elnaccash
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My grandfather, who died several years ago, was drafted into the military just after WWII. He was sent to Okinawa for the post-war occupation of Japan, where he was a radio operator. He did a lot with Morse Code. He learned some Japanese while he was there, but decades later all he remembered were the numbers 1-20.
My dad served in the Egyptian military for a period of less than two years because military service was mandatory. He didn't talk about it much.
We can support veterans by being considerate. We should remember that being in a war or (if they were not in combat) being away from home for extended periods of time is difficult. Violence changes people, and many soldiers return injured, some permanently. We can thank service members for being willing to risk their lives for the country and tell them how much we appreciate it.
Lillian Menkens-Weiler
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2) Both of my grandfathers fought in World War II, and my great uncle fought in the Vietnam War. My maternal grandfather served on an aircraft carrier. My paternal grandfather worked on sending codes during the war. My great uncle did have one near death experience while in Vietnam. He was shot at, and the bullet bounced off of a lighter that was in his pocket. It saved his life. He still has the lighter to this day.
3) Veterans are honored everyday through benefits from the government. When I was in elementary school, we wrote cards and sent honey to soldiers. Receiving letters and support from back home is encouraging to soldiers and is one way to honor them. We can also be respectful of veterans. We can send care packages and notes and donate to the VA hospital. There are many charities and funds for veterans as well.
Blake Rasnake
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My Grandfather was in the military for most of his life and fought in world war 2. He was one of the very lucky ones that did not get killed or injured during the war. He passed away before I was born so I did not get to talk with him about his story’s of being in the war. I have talked to my dad and he tells me things that he remembers about his dad telling him story’s. About how they moved around a lot and how he met my grandmother after the war was over.
There are many ways that we can honor our veterans everyday of our lives. One thing that I do is always pray for all of the people that are in the military and thank them for everything that they are doing for the United States. We can also help by giving money to places that help out the people that are in war right now. One of my dads friends has a son that is in the arm and we send him cards and little things to tell him how great he is doing.
Robert Fernald
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My uncle on my mother’s side of the family has served in the military and is currently enlisted the army reserves. Out of my whole family and relatives, he is the only person that has served in the military. I have not shared any special personal experiences with him, he is just a normal relative to me. I he served in the Iraq war and is currently at home living a normal life.
We can honor our war veterans by being respectful and considerate of them. Also we can show sympathy and help them in times of need. I have not really supported any soldiers, I have just been nice and treated them with respect. I think that just talking and socially interacting with war veterans is good because it will make them feel comfortable and fit in.
Veronica Kim
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1) No, I do not currently know someone who is serving in the military.
2) Well, in Ms. Bell's class, we send care packages to Afghanistan every Friday. I have to confess that I've only contributed cookies once (I just don't have that much time!) but I think it's a great idea, and whenever we get letters back from the soldiers, I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. It's awesome to send packages there and see how grateful the soldiers are when they email us back. One of them is even coming home!
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My late grandfather on my mom’s side served in the air force. He was an airborne radar operator over Korea. Each bomber had an onboard radar machine, and back then the technology required an attendant to work with it. One of the airplanes he worked with was the C-130, a large, versatile transport airplane. All of the time when he would fly a mission, the North Korean army would be sniping at them. It was extremely stressful because they would be shot at no matter when they ran a mission, even at night. Also, the North Koreans would snipe their living tents at night. US forces could be going to sleep, but bullets would just start whizzing into their quarters and they could only hope to not be shot. It was so bad that they always had to crawl on the ground to change tents. Serving in Korea changed his life forever.
The best way to support soldiers is to send them packages in the mail. This is very easy and it doesn’t interfere with our busy lives. Life in the military is very lonely – there isn’t anyone to care for you, and you are at risk of trauma every day. Receiving a care package in the mail with food or other goodies is very supportive and tells servicemen/servicewomen that someone cares about them. I think sending packages is the best way to support people in the armed forces.
Sam Nielsen
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1)The only living person in my family that has been involved with the military at all was my grandfather, and he did not even get the chance to really serve. He wanted to join the navy from a young age, and so he did when the U.S. got into World War II. Unfortunately he ended up getting kicked out when the eyesight standards were raised and he did not make the cut. I have to say that this relieves me, because if he had stayed in the army then my mother, and therefore I, would never have been born.
2)There are many ways that we can honor our veterans every day. These range from simple things like just making sure to think about them, to becoming involved in fundraisers that support both struggling veterans, as well as those currently a part of the military. I do not actually know anyone who supports veterans, and I myself do not either. The main reason for this is that my family is not very actively involved with the military, and therefore we do not think about it very often. I do think that supporting these veterans is a good thing to do, and perhaps I will make a point to do so later in life.
Johnny Huang
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2)I do not know anybody that is a veteran
3)We can honor our veterans in many ways, such as sending them gifts, or helping them return to live a regular life after serving in the military and being shipped off to war. That is hard for many veterans because they can develop PTSD after the war. Veterans also have a hard time finding jobs after serving in the military, due to lack of knowledge in many lines of mundane work.
Alexis Ramirez
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Honors World History
1) My moms friends father served the for the army. I have seen him once and I'm not close to him but, I talked to him about what was it like to be in the military. He said he liked it, but it was difficult to fight in combat. Then he told me stories of what he did during his time.
2) I think that veterans should be celebrated everyday. Because they protected our country and they should earn lots of respect of what they had done.There are many ways to thank them, celebrate, like sending cards when I was in 3rd grade our class made cards to send to the veterans, and to the troops too. Also to send care packages, This are some ways we can honor and support veterans and troops. Because we wouldn't be here if they served our nation to protect.
Reagan Roeber
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1) I have had many relatives to serve in the military: two of my great grandfathers served in World War II and I also had an uncle who was in the air force was to do work at the time we were at war with Afghanistan. Unfortunately, I don’t know much about what my grandfathers did while they served their time, but I do know a bit about my uncle. He stayed at a base on an island near Afghanistan to fly over and spy on the Afghanistan people to make sure that everything was going okay. Now, my uncle is living in D.C. working for the C.I.A. It is sad to hear about all of the people who come back from serving for their country and have been so traumatized by this, that they don’t have anything or anyone to come back to nor do they know what to do with them. But I am happy to say that the family members that served in the military are living a normal life. Also, my older brother is really interested in being a Green Beret for the Army and would like to go to West Point.
2) We can honor our veterans by doing many things: from just being respectful and honoring them to sending them care packages. We can show our veterans sympathy and in times of need, we can let them know that we are here for them. Us Americans just need to be considerate and remember that being at war and away from home for such long periods of time can become very difficult. We should thank service members on a daily basis for fighting for our country because knowing that they are willing to die for us is a huge blessing.
Noah Miller Johnson
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11/16/12
1) My uncle is currently serving in the military and my grandfather on my father’s side was in WW2. My uncle is serving in Korea. He has served in most of the middle east including Somalia and other countries. He was a ranger in the events that were chronicled in the book “Black Hawk Down”.
2)We can allow veterans better opportunity for jobs. Offering counseling, free of charge, for veterans that are suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome) would allow them better access to education jobs and important things. People can work with those close to them suffering from PTSD and other violence related disorders. People can also talk to their friends an encourage respect of veterans of foreign wars. Working in fundraisers that support veterans that cannot find work and trying to contact our federal representatives to pass legislation to help veterans are some of the many ways we can support veterans.
Alex Parks
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My uncle on my mother’s side of the family has served in the military and is currently enlisted the army reserves. Out of my whole family and relatives, he is the only person that has served in the military. I have not shared any special personal experiences with him, he is just a normal relative to me. I he served in the Iraq war and is currently at home living a normal life.
We can honor our war veterans by being respectful and considerate of them. Also we can show sympathy and help them in times of need. I have not really supported any soldiers, I have just been nice and treated them with respect. I think that just talking and socially interacting with war veterans is good because it will make them feel comfortable and fit in.
Hope Davison
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My grandfather on my dad’s side fought in World War II. He died before I was born, but I’ve heard stories about him from my dad. His name was Walter Davison and he was a sergeant as well as half track commander. He was awarded a medal for bravery. Passed down to my father and then to me, this is a bit of a depressing recount; but then again, war isn’t a pleasant place: when he was in the war, a group of his comrades and himself were in a foxhole, with bombing all around them, all night long. He said it was a horrible night and everyone was afraid. In the morning, one of his comrades was so shaken he went out to the half track and committed suicide by way of his own gun. Also, my grandfather’s brother on my mom’s side was a merchandise transport pilot in World War II who crashed his plane and died. I’m thankful my relatives fought in the war (even though they were on opposite sides; my father’s father fighting for the U.S., my mother’s uncle fighting for Japan), as well as all of the soldiers and veterans currently or that have fought. They have to go through many horrible experiences for their country, but are still faithful to their country.
I think we should take larger measures to help the soldiers out in the field, like sending more care packages and giving soldiers (when they return home) and veterans an easier way of getting by. It is important that they know that their country is supporting them and we should celebrate their courage. The people I know who support soldiers in the war help by sending huge care packages, and I think that this is very effective.
Kelly Zhang
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I do not know anyone who is currently serving in the military, but I do know someone who has actively served for our country in the armed forces. Mr. Benson served in the Vietnam War. I have not had any personal experiences because Mr. Benson has not talked about this much; he mentioned it once.
To honor our war veterans every day we can be patriotic, stand and say the pledge of allegiance every day. We can honor our war veterans in our minds and hearts every day. Hang the U.S. flag outside your house to show patriotism. Make care packages for veterans. Tell a veteran you know that you appreciate everything they have done. In elementary school, we used to make valentines cards and send them to veterans. We can also support families with people in the military.
I personally don’t know anyone that has served for our country but I do believe they should be respected because they are the once that protect the country and stand up for it. We can honor the veteran by reminding them how brave they are to serve our country. For special holidays like Christmas, new years we can all contribute to send out cards to all the veterans. In the past in elementary school we would send card for the veterans to appreciate their bravery and honor that they have for the country. Or if we know some one that served for our coterie they can all have one day and honor them for example have all there loved ones close to them and just spend it with the family.
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ReplyDeleteMy great grandfather served in World War 2. He fought as a plane bomber. He was shot down out of the sky at one point during the war and he was captured by the Germans for 6 months. He was fed only bread and water for the time being and was released after 6 months. He made it out alive and he is still here today, he just turned 90 and he is doing very well.
We can honor veteran’s by providing them with care packages. You can send them supplies they will need while they are away, and when they return give them what ever you think they could use to make them feel more at home. It may not seem like much, but it makes all the difference to them to know that they are cared about and supported being a veteran.
Wenbo Wang
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Every day should be Veterans Day
I do not know personally of a soldier serving or has served within the country’s armed forces, but every day on the news, the soldiers of the country are seen, dedicated in achieving while maintaining peace in the world. Although I have never met them before, I hold deep respect and admiration for the brave citizens who are working hard to keep the country safe.
Because of their honorable talents as veterans, providing supplies and baked goods to local supporters is a great way to show thanks, for the goods will be shipped to the required site. Currently, care package programs organized by the math teachers at this school give an excellent opportunity to show one’s support. Sending letters of kind regards is also a good way to contribute thanks to the soldiers for their accomplishments. Recently, I contributed a bag of daily supplies to the care package program at the school to be shipped overseas to the soldiers in dangerous territory. I hope to contribute more goods, for it is a great opportunity to show respect for their work and courage that they show to protect the country and the people.
Jeffrey He
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I don't personally know anyone that is from my family that is serving for the United States, but my parents and grandparents served for China.
The military should be recognized, not only for the great service that they performed for the country, but also for the sacrifices they made in the process. Ways we can honor our soldiers that serve the country is to just appreciate them, make them know they are loved. Our math class sends care packages of baked goods every Friday to soldiers in Afghanistan. Simply saying the pledge is also another way to honor them by showing dedication to this country. We can support veterans by donating and approving research into cures for those affected by PTSD.
Emily Ball
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11/16/2012
The only person in my family who has/had served in a war was my grandfather named William Ball. He served in World War 2, as an air crew navigator. He did two things, he navigated on a bomber, and he taught other navigators to do the same things. He also helped coordinate ground crew later on.
There are so many ways to honor veterans’ every day. One way is to simply think about them right when you wake up, and to thank them for all of their work. You can also (I think this is the best way), send them care packages in the mail, or a letter to thank them for everything that they do for our country.
Ashley Yang
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I don't personally know anyone who is serving, or has served in the United States. Even though I don't know anyone personally, I still respect those who do.
The military is very important and they should be honored. There are people in the army who leave behind their normal lives to fight in Afghanistan. In my math class, we send of care packages every week to support the soldiers currently serving. Sending care packages is very important because it lets them know we have not forgotten. Also, they don't have as much resources as we do, so everything we can send off to them can be put to use.
Kaitlin Hill
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My grandfather was in World War 2. He fought in combat several times and was never seriously injured. He did not like to talk about his time at war because it brought back painful memories, so i do not know much about his experiences. Now that he has passed i have learned some more about the hero he was.
I think there are many ways we can honor our veterans every day. Even if it is by simply saying the pledge of elegance or by thinking about them. We owe it to these brave soldiers who sacrificed so much for our country.
David cho
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11/16/12
1. i do not know anyone who went to the army.
2.we can honor them by doing anything we can do like donating or send resources to them. also we can simply appreciate that what they’re doing is saving millions of lives. and if we do send resources it will keep them knowing that we do appreciate what they’re doing and it is for a good cause.
Elise Dixon
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1. as far as I know there is no one that I have met in person that has served in the war. Even though, I believe that my grandfather served in the Vietnam war. My great-great-great grandfather served in the civil war and I had other great great uncles that had served in different wars at the time.
2. a way that I would make every day a veterans day is to first off, if there would be a veteran than people would thank them for their brave work. I would also have it so that if there would be any veterans that needed assistance we would help them out in ways as simple in mowing a lawn. I also think that the communities should get together and think about ways to help veterans in the community and also to be kind to the veterans. There should be a place where veterans can get together as well. There should also be some sort of plan set out for veterans that need medical help or psychiatric help since going through a war can be very damaging. There are so many thing that we can all do for veterans that I cannot express in a paragraph but most of the main points are in here.
I do not know anyone who is currently serving our country in the armed forces, but I thank and respect all those who have helped to establish equality and protect America.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest there are many ways to support veterans daily. You can send food and water and support them physical and mental injuries in the service. be respectful and nice towards them in public and at home. There should be more people trying to help veterans start a new life after they come home from fighting.l of these options would go towards a good cause and I think there should be more recognition for the people who protect and serve this country.
1) My grandpa went to war. I know people currently serving in a war, and they only come home for short periods of time and not often at all. His family sends him letters and packages to keep in touch with them, and always visits him when he visits home.
ReplyDelete2) There are many ways to support our veterans everyday. A easy one that everyone can do is saying the pledge of allegiance every day. I am so thankful for them and I think it is very important to support them.
Nasir Capers
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11/16/12
The only person I can think of is my uncle who is in the air force, he has been in the air force for 33 years and is top ranked.
We can honor them by letting people know how they serve our country and by doing our pledge we can also sing the national anthem, which should be required at the beginning and end of everyday at school. They should always be honored because they fight for us everyday. I feel that by sending resources we are showing that we care that they are out there fighting for us and that we support them. They should always be recognized for fighting for this country in some kind of way.
Rachel Danner, 7th pd
ReplyDeleteMy Uncle and Great- Grandfather both were in the army, and deserve recognition for their support, even though one of them is not still alive. My Uncle does not like to talk about his time fighting, but I know that it was a big part of his life, and that the service he gave to our country should not be forgotten. I think that one of the big ways we can support our veterans is by supporting programs that benefit them. Many returning soldiers deal with issues such as PTSD, and financial insecurity. If we had a better system of caring for our returning military personnel, we would be honoring in a way that would really make a difference. There are other ceremonies that try and recognize achievement, like the tomb of the unknown soldier, but I think that we need to have action instead of sentiments. I know that my Great- Grandfather would have appreciated that.
We can honor the veterans every day of the year by simply doing what we can to help the people around us, because they are fighting for the US, so to help them you can make what they are fighting for a better place.
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You can honor our war veterans every day by doing little things. About the time that it was veterans day, there were support groups and associations that helped those who served our country. These groups help give financial aid, help to those with PTSD, and just show that they are treasured for risking their lives in battle. Some groups last all year round, so by giving some money or time to this cause are ways to honor veterans.
Gavin Rothwell
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1. I do not know anyone that has served or is actively serving in the military.
2. There are many ways to support veterans. You can send them care packages, give them financial help, and offer them support for any injuries they sustained in service. You can also give them a gift, act nicely towards them, or just thank them for their service, which they will definitely appreciate.
Sophie Heins
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1. I don't know anyone living who served.
2. Veterans should be honored everyday of the year not just one. Even though I disagree with war it is noble and honorable to die for your country. If you do know one be polite to them and awestruck for the things they were willing to do to protect this country. And the goverment should give money to veterans as to help them with financial trouble and to deal with PTSD.
Edward Zhuang
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1.I do not know of any relatives who have served in the US military.
2. There are many ways to show respect to our veterans who have bravely fought for us. It can be easy, like writing them an email or saying the pledge of allegiance. One good way is to send them care packages. Sending goods to troops overseas shows appreciation for what they do. (This is what our math class does.) We must understand that many soldiers suffer from PTSD, so it is essential that we show our gratitude to what they do.
Keith Segars
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Everyday should be Veterans Day
My family has a long tradition of service to the United States Military. My grandfather, Albert H. Segars Jr. served two tours of duty in Vietnam. My father, Albert H. Segars III, was born on Fort Jackson during this time and he currently is a research scientist for the Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the military. My grandfather did not talk a lot about his time in Vietnam. He did talk about the Battle of la Drang that occurred in November of 1965. This battle was made into a movie called We Were Soldiers Once. In this early battle, the forces of the United Sates were ambushed with many men being killed. He talked about how the fighting there was much different from the fighting that they were trained to do. It was a difficult war in a very different place. My grandfather’s cousin, Tommy Segars, was killed in Vietnam. He died in Quang Tri in 1969. His name is on the Vietnam memorial in Washington, DC., panel 26W, line 22. I think the best way to honor those who serve is to simply thank them. It is also important for us to remember that our freedoms are gained through their sacrifice. We have helped those in the military though donation of money, food, and gifts to those that are serving in Afghanistan. My family has also donated money and time to the wounded warrior project.
Bobby Russell 5th period
ReplyDelete1) My grandfather and uncles went to war. I know people currently serving in a war, and they only come home for short periods of time and not often at all. His family sends him letters and packages to keep in touch with them, and always visits him when he visits home.
2) There are many ways to support our veterans everyday. An easy one that everyone can do is saying the pledge of allegiance every day. People should also take a moment of silence every veterans day to honor them. I am so thankful for them and I think it is very important to support them.
Valeria Campos-Diaz 1st period
ReplyDeleteI personally do not know of anyone who actively served in a war or is actively serving. But do think its very important to acknowledge those who put their lives on the line everyday to defend our country. A way we can show support our veterans is to just take a small part of our day and write to a veteran that you may personally know and express our gratitude towards them and thank them for everything they have done for our country.
1) I personally do not know someone that has served in the military but its important that not only on veterans day we acknowledge them, they should be helped and thanked everyday for their sacrifices that they have done to defend this country to keep us living free.
ReplyDelete2)We can help and show our support for our veterans in many ways. My mom donates every month to an organization that helps veterans find a home and helps cover all of their necessities. We could send care packages or write letters explaining how thankful we are for them
McKenzie Matherly
ReplyDeleteI personally do not know anyone who has served in the military nor do I know anyone who is currently serving.
I think we should respect our veterans by sending care packages and giving respect and time to think about how fortunate and lucky we are that someone is fighting for our country. Another good way to show support to our military and country is saying the pledge of allegiance everyday.