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28 Wednesday, November 13, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon VETERANS: Events feature music and interaction Continued from page 1 Miller related the his- tory of Veterans Day itself, which began as Armistice Day. November 11 marked the armistice signed between Germany and the Allies of World War I, and was cel- ebrated in several coun- tries. The official United States holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. It is distinct from Memorial Day, she noted, which celebrates those who died serving their country. Miller said that the current holiday celebrates <veterans who are still with us,= appre- ciating <the freedom and opportunity to thank them.= Miller explained briefly that some in service become prisoners of war (POWs) or missing in action (MIA). Fourth-graders presented a skit honoring them. A table was laid with a white cloth, red rose, Bible, candle, and other symbolic objects, while students narrated. <You are in our hearts today and always,= a student read aloud as the skit ended. Members of the Armed Forces and the Americans they serve practice numer- ous religious and spiritual traditions. Later, the princi- pal clarified why a symbol of Christian faith was included but no others. <No preference for one faith was intended and like- wise, there was no disrespect intended for the others,= Warburg explained via email. <We didn9t want to disrespect the POW/MIA families by altering the script.= The script used was <the specific one that veterans organizations utilize regularly across the country.= Different elements may be incorporated in future uses of the skit. It truly was a community effort, but the lion’s share of the work and vision came from Sara [Miller]. — Joan Warburg Stated Warburg, <It is my hope that we represent all of our veterans in a respectful and honoring way each year, while keeping the learning fresh for our students.= The assembly continued on to an Armed Forces medley of songs. The crowd applauded the veterans present accord- ing to which branch they9d served in. Then the kids sang, <We are American every day, living the American way,= stomping and clap- ping in time with the music. A video depicted war imagery and news footage, listing statistics of how many American soldiers have been wounded or killed. Photos of the Washington Memorial and the somber Vietnam Memorial Wall were given prominence. John F. Kennedy9s famous speech played in the back- ground: <The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it, and the glow from that fire can truly light the world. And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you 4 ask what you can do for your country.= O n s t a g e , Wa r b u r g described the reality of so many kids whose parents are overseas. We honor vet- erans, she said, but <we also have to honor their PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK families. The families also The Missing Soldier Table presentation at the SMS/SHS Veterans Day sacrifice.= observance was powerful. She thanked organizers including Miller, physical just beautiful. These kids will another gathering to honor veterans at the Sisters High education teacher Ashleigh remember this.= Later in the day, students School auditorium, featur- Thomas, and counselor Kate at Sisters Middle School and ing music from the band and Kuitert. <Our SPTC organized Sisters High School hosted choir programs. the breakfast,= Warburg explained later. SPTC is the A Giant Among Realtors school9s equivalent of what Buying or Selling your Castle? used to be called a PTA, or I have the expertise & parent-teacher association. <It truly was a commu- experience you need. nity effort,= she said, <but the Ellen Wood, Broker, GRI, ABR lion9s share of the work and ellen.wood@cascadesir.com vision came from Sara.= 541-588-0033 | 290 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters A veteran commented, <They did such a good job. 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