Copiague Middle School mathematics teacher Matthew Pelletier spoke to the social studies classes about his personal experiences as an Iraqi War veteran and the meaning behind Veterans Day. Mr. Pellettier, who has been sharing his story for the past few years, was a member of the Army National Guard for six years before he was deployed and sent to Iraq, where he served his country for eleven months. He presented video that showed the students what he experienced firsthand, spoke of his reasons for joining the National Guard, and shared stories of his time in Iraq.
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