What does supporting the troops mean to you?

“It means we should remember and support the troops. Brigitte Luedke,
13, of Prior Lake
Our teacher reads us books about what soldiers do in war and how they sacrifice their time and lives to support and help us have our freedom.” – Brigitte Luedke, 13, has had an uncle and a grandfather serve in the military

 

 

 

 

 “To show them we are helping them out in hard times, like when they are at war. It Noah Scanlon, 13,
of Prior Lake
means reminding them what they are fighting for to give them more courage.” – Noah Scanlon, 13, had a few great uncles serve in Vietnam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“It means to be there for them and Zach Fraasch, 13,
of Savage
send them letters to let them know we support them.” – Zach Fraasch, 13, had a grandfather serve in World War II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you think of Veterans Day, what do you think of?

“I think of remembering the soldiers who died and the soldiers who are still fighting for

our freedom. I think of everything they have sacrificed for us.” – Zach Fraasch

 

 

 

“I think of my uncle because he is a lieutenant colonel in the military who just got back from Iraq. I also think thatKelby Gates, 12, of
Prior Lake
Veterans Day stands for everything the military stands for: freedom. – Kelby Gates, 12, had one uncle serve in Iraq and one uncle serve in Vietnam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you could talk to a veteran, what would you say to him or her?

 

“I would ask what it was like to fight a war or do Alexandra Yaeger,
12, of Savage
whatever they did for our country – after I said thank you, of course.” – Alexandra Yaeger, 12, had two grandfathers, two great grandfathers and two great uncles serve in the military.

 

 

 

“I would say thank you for helping our country and tell them they are brave for risking their lives for our Neha Sinha, 12, of
Prior Lake
freedom.” – Neha Sinha, 12, has not had a family member she knows of serve in the military

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why do you think Veterans Day is important?

“It is important to remember the people who served in the military and show them appreciation for risking their lives and devoting so much time to the military.”– Noah Scanlon

“It is important to show our appreciation, but also to show their honor and courage. It is also to remember all the things they did for us and our freedom.” – Kelby Gates

What do you think veterans mean to our country?

“They mean courage because they go through conditions most people don’t have to go through to keep everyone safe. This day lets them feel proud to have done something important that keeps everyone safe. – Noah Scanlon

“They are good role models and set good examples for people because they do good things for our country.” – Alexandra Yaeger

“They are symbols of courage and respect for our country.”– Brigitte Luedke

 

“We should respect them because they sacrifice their lives so we can have better lives.” – Neha Sinha