In recognition of Veterans Day, Susan E. Wiley Elementary School in the Copiague School District hosted a celebration for residents of the Dominican Village in Amityville who are veterans of the United States Armed Forces. During the celebration, students read original essays and poems about Veterans Day and librarian Lisa Miller created a photo slideshow highlighting the veterans during their years of service. “Today is to show the veterans how grateful and thankful we are that they risked their lives for our freedom,” said fifth-grade teacher Peggy Murphy who organized the event.
Following the slideshow, the students spent time with the veterans asking them questions such as their reasons for joining the armed forces, and listened as the veterans shared stories of their time in service to the United States of America.
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