Veteran's Day

We took a break, today, from world history to talk a little bit about the present. We started by discussing the following questions: What is Veteran's Day? Why do we celebrate it? It was great to hear what my students thought about the holiday. Most had a good idea of what it was all about, but there were a few who were not that sure.

Most thought it was a day to celebrate, pay tribute to, be grateful for, honor, or remember those who fought for our country in the past or are fighting for our country presently.

It was also made clear that someone didn't need to FIGHT in a battle or war to be considered a veteran. Anyone who served in the armed forces is considered a veteran regardless of their presence on a battlefield. It is their service that we are thankful for, and there are many ways in which men and women in the military serve this country.

We ended the class by sharing about the people that we care about and their service to our country. Almost every student that walked through my door today had a family member or knew someone personally who is or was a member of the armed forces.

If you have any final thoughts, feel free to post them as comments here...