Veterans Day 2010

Honoring Those Who ServedA Tribute from Waresboro Elementary

Who is a veteran? A veteran is ANYONE

who has served in the armed forces. To better understand who veterans are, view the attached video.***TO VIEW FULL SCREEN RIGHT CLICK/ZOOM/FULL SCREEN

Patriotic Songs

The Star Spangled Banner

America the Beautiful

So, Veterans are… Who are Veterans?  Veterans are people who

served in the military (U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard) in times of war or peace.

Who do you know who is a veteran?Maybe it is your mother, father, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, grandfather, grandmother, cousin, neighbor, teacher, or coach. You can be very proud of them. Many have given much to keep us safe and free.

Have you thanked a veteran today?

Faces of Veterans

Faces of Veterans

Interview of a Korean War Veteran

Victoria Highsmith, Waresboro student, interviews Mr. Highsmith, Air Force Veteran.

Why do we celebrate?

On November 11, 1919 Armistice Day was created to honor WWI veterans. In 1954, this was changed to Veterans Day to honor veterans of all wars for their patriotism, love of country, and sacrifice for the common good.

Click on hyperlink below for brief video explaining Veterans Day. http://www.schooltube.com/video/84dfac08aa144acdb596/Veterans-Day-Tribute

World War I & II Statistics

WORLD WAR I (1917 - 1918) Total Service members

(Worldwide)....................4,734,991 Living Veterans..................................................1

WORLD WAR II (1941 - 1945) Total Service members

(Worldwide)..................16,112,566 Living

Veterans....................................................2,079,000

Korean & Vietnam War Stats KOREAN WAR (1950 - 1953) Total Service members

(Worldwide)....................5,720,000 Living

Veterans.....................................................2,507,000

VIETNAM WAR (1964 - 1975) Total Service members

(Worldwide)....................8,744,000 Living

Veterans....................................................7,569,000

Interview of a Vietnam Veteran

Owen Lee, a Waresboro student, interviews Mr. Donald Stephens, a Vietnam veteran.

***TO VIEW FULL SCREEN RIGHT CLICK/ZOOM/FULL SCREEN

Gulf War & War on Terror Stats GULF WAR (1990 - 1991) Total Service members

(Worldwide)....................2,322,000 Living Veterans..................................................2,254,000

WAR ON TERROR (2001 - PRESENT)

The War on Terror, including Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom are ongoing conflicts. For the most recent statistics, please visit the Department of Defense Web site.

Branches of the Military Army Navy

Branches of the Military Air Force Coast Guard

Branches of the Military

Marine Corps

Memorials in Waycross Waycross Army Air

Field Memorial. Fighter pilot training conducted here for the B40 War Hawks.

POWs from Germany also housed here during WWII.

Waycross Army Airfield

Doughboy Park

Doughboy Park

Doughboy & Confederate Park

Saying Thank You!!

A brief moving tribute may be accessed below.

http://www.schooltube.com/video/2d0e693600764b14bf1b/Veterans-Day-EHS

Waresboro's Thank You Waresboro student, Madelyn Musgrove,

delivers thank you cards to the local VA clinic.

Waresboro's Thank YouStudents created Thank You cards for Veterans attending the Marine Corps Birthday Banquet and for community veterans.

Waresboro’s Thank You Students submitted Veteran’s names to be

displayed on a bulletin board. Coach Lott announced Veteran’s names each morning to recognize their contributions.

Veterans Appreciate Waresboro After

accepting a Thank You card from a Waresboro student, this veteran offered a word of thanks.

Additional Veterans Day Activities

Veteran's Day coloring pages - fun Veterans Day color book page for kids

Songs, activities, and teacher resources.

Veterans Day Food, Veterans Day Recipes, Food Ideas, Menu, Soup, Cookie.

Remember …

Always show respect to our country’s veterans.

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