Wednesday, April 23, 2003
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Wednesday, April 23, 2003 |
Honor walls salute soldiersIn honor of family members who are serving or have served in the United States military, Starr's Mill High and Kedron Elementary have dedicated walls in the schools to showcase the names and photographs of soldiers as a tribute to their service and sacrifice. A wall in the rotunda of Starr's Mill is adorned with blue star banners, provided by the American Legion, displaying the name, rank and branch of military of the school's alumni and family members who are currently serving their country both locally and abroad. The idea for the wall came from two U.S. Army veterans who work at the school: Ted Lombard, assistant principal, and Steven Warren, a social studies teacher whose son, Patrick, is currently serving as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Three walls at Kedron are covered with photographs of family members who are either currently serving in the military or who have served in years past. In addition, the wall also showcases news clippings and other written documentation about the soldiers. Kedron has named its wall "Heroes Among Us."
From left, Jonie Cates, William Mason and Jake Jensen all have relatives on the wall. Jake points out his dad who is currently deployed in Iraq.
Starr's Mill High staff and students (from left to) Marie Scott, Paige Whitlock, Kimberly Reilly, Rebecca Rickeard and Steven Warren proudly display the banners bearing the names of their relatives who are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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