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Dear Patrick; I want to share with you some reflections by our students on our field trip to Monadnock View Cemetery in Keene, NH. Thanks to you and your staff for the excellent service you provided. The flags were put to great use. You helped us create a memorable Memorial Day for our students.
Memorial Day Reflections 2019
On Friday, May 24, 2019, approximately 105 students and 10 staff members from 7th Grade Cluster D, Keene Middle School visited the Monadnock View Cemetery to decorate the graves of veterans. Prior to the field trip, students learned about the history and significance of Memorial Day in classes and in a whole-school assembly. Students met members of the VFW and assisted them in placing flags at the cemetery. Cluster D donated 288 flags. Students wrote reflections about their experiences. Their responses were overwhelmingly positive.
“The most memorable part of the visit was being able to honor those who had fallen in battle.”
“People care about the fallen and want to honor them and thank their families.”
“It felt meaningful to put flags by the graves.”
“The most memorable part of the visit was was walking around and seeing all the the people who died for our freedom. It really showed me how much they sacrificed.”
“It felt good to do community service to honor those who gave their lives for our country.”
“I see it as an honorable way to remember those who gave their lives for our country.”
“I enjoyed visiting the graves with friends, placing flags, and visiting my great-grandfather’s grave.”
“I feel thankful for all the people brave enough to fight for us.”
“It felt great honoring those who fought for our country to show we have not forgotten them.”
“I remember the day for those who have fought and died for us.”
“The most memorable part of the visit for me was placing flags on the graves of those who served. It was a nice way to honor them and their service.”
“The visit made me more aware of all the service members who sacrificed for our country.”
“I thought of my grandfather and great-grandfather who served our country.”
“I loved placing the flags on the grave sites of fallen military veterans. It was a great experience.”
“I liked seeing all the flags we placed. It was great to see everyone come together to put the flags on the graves.”
“The most memorable part of our visit to the Monadnock View Cemetery was just the fact that we gave back to our community.”
“The most memorable part of the field trip was seeing all of the flags on the graves when we finished. It was beautiful seeing the cemetery decorated.”
“Seeing all the flags on the graves made it seem like everyone was at peace.”
Here are some photos:
Respectfully,
Mr. Eric Stinebring
Cluster D Social Studies
Keene Middle School