Mansfield ISD Honors Our Veterans
For Lyle Keith, who retired from the U.S. Army with
a ranking of Spec. 5, programs like “Bring a Vet to
Lunch” at Elizabeth Smith Elementary are special.
“I’m the only vet in the family for my
granddaughters, so I took a day off to be here,”
said Keith who has two granddaughters at Smith
Elementary. “I feel it’s very important because it
gives these children a heritage and teaches respect
for veterans.”
Thelma Jones Elementary fourth grader Anthony Hackney and his
father who serves in the U.S. Navy.
N
o matter which Mansfield ISD school you
stepped foot into on Veterans Day, there was a
recurring theme of extreme gratitude from staff and
students.
Veterans were invited to an array of events, which
included flag raisings, free breakfast, patriotic
programs, and parades. It may not seem like a big
gesture—and compared to the sacrifice our service
men and women make to serve our country, it’s
not—but it was a token of appreciation that went a
long way for those who served and are serving in the
U.S. Armed Forces.
Grace Lindsay, second lieutenant in Summit High
School’s JROTC program, said she’s proud to
celebrate Veterans Day because veterans are the
foundation of the country.
“They’re the people who’ve given us what we
need—the people who’ve shown us that we can do
our stuff with them as our front line,” said Lindsay.
“They can protect us and still keep us safe even
when we’re at school.”
Because we realize that freedom is not free, MISD
thanks all those who served the U.S. in times of
war and peace. Veterans Day is celebrated once a
year every Nov. 11, but our appreciation will last a
lifetime.
Children at Anna May Daulton Elementary
held flags to commemorate those who have
served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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