Home of the Brave

Submitted by sarah.sumsion on

Cherry Creek Elementary held an assembly on November 12 to honor Veterans Day. The students were able to take part in a flag ceremony presented by the Springville American Legion.  The American Legion members each spoke briefly about where they served, their responsibilities and their love of country. Each veteran was also given a stack of thank you cards made by the students. Some of the 6th graders had this to say afterwards about the assembly:

"I learned that freedom is not free but because of people's sacrifices we are free." - Allison Mulligan


"I love how they could come to our school and share. I felt so emotional while I was watching the slide show. I dang near cried. I remember so clearly one of them saying 'Freedom is not free.' - Beth Williams
"I might join the army or one of the those branches cause it will be an honor to travel the world. The veterans are honored and I am grateful when they serve in war." - Kaylyn Wolfe
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By Sarah Sumsion