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38002 HONORS OUR VETERANS
Throughout November, the 38002 community
celebrated and honored local veterans as the nation and
the world commemorated the 100th anniversary of the
end of World War I.
Students at local schools held special programs to
remember and recognize those who served in the past
and to acknowledge the commitment and sacrifice of
the men and women who continue to serve today.
Clockwise from above right: Lakeland Elementary
welcomed veterans and currently serving military
personnel. CDR Carlos Martinez, a US Navy
submarine officer, spoke to Mrs. Carson’s class.
Retired Marine Boyland, visited Mrs. Hallum's 3rd
grade class. Mrs. Hallum’s students wrote Boyland, a
Vietnam Veteran, as part of the Forever Young
program.Mrs. Hallum’s students were also visited by
Navy Pilot Jonathan Faraco and had the opportunity to
try on his flight gear and helmet. Also at LES, LCDR
Corry Lougee (center) spoke to Mrs. Ramage’s 1st
grade class.
Bottom, right: Student in the Lakeland Preparatory
Middle School choir perform at the school Veterans
Day observance.
Bottom, left: Parents and students at Donelson
Elementary attended a Veterans Day program.
Middle: Arlington’s American Legion Post 284,
with the assistance of Post Chaplain and Senior Master
Sgt Hugh Lamar (retired) as well as Post Commander
Craig Lord, worked alongside Tonia Howell, Director
of Arlington’s Chamber of Commerce, to organize the
military participation in the Arlington Christmas
Parade.
Photos courtesy of AL Post 284
Photos courtesy of LES
Photos courtesy of DES
Photo courtesy of LMPS