ROSCOMMON- Nearly 30 Veterans were honored by Roscommon High School and Middle School students and staff on November 11. Breakfast was provided by food service staff.
Veterans in attendance represented the Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and National Guard. Veterans present included both men and women.
Students interacted with the veterans, asking questions about their service experiences. When one vet was asked what service in Vietnam was like, that veteran struggled as he answered, “it was rough.”
Following breakfast, the Veterans and students moved to the auditorium for a ZOOM call with US Senator, Elissa Slotkin, who spoke about her service especially with the CIA.
Slotkin spoke of the importance of the “ethos” of “leaving no man behind.” She also stated, to members of the military, the welfare of our country is more important than their own welfare.
Slotkin works on policy and legislation and offered the idea that “the greatest love letter you can give your country, is your service.”
The Roscommon High School band and Choir both performed for event.
