As a way to realize and recognize the brave men and women who served in the United States, the United States, the defense, Staten Island, and other countries, high school students gathered on Thursday for a special event, Memorial Day, and Tribute service.
For the District 31 High School , Memorial Day , Ceremony, at least 12 higher schools gathered at the Michael J. Petrides Education Complex , in Sunnyside , in. JoAnne Nolemi, the s, District 31, the military contact and the founder/president of the Island of , Heroes Project, and John Cucuzza, a professor at Petrides, coordinated it.
The event brings together institutions from District 31 and District 31 as educators and students, according to Petrides Principal Anthony Tabbitas.
” Memorial Day is a moment that we remember the brave men and women who gave their lives to fight for our nation. Their compromise is the reason we can speak freely, gather up, be opened, and learn in peace, he continued.
As soldiers, school staff, Gold Star, people, and high school students walked to the university’s track and field, which houses the Staff Sgt., the festival started. Michael Ollis, statue, and.
The” Staten Island Fallen Heroes” assembly, which has the names of military individuals from , Staten Island , who were killed in action, was erected in the grass. Before the shades and the Pledge of Allegiance were presented, people of Rolling Thunder Chapter NY 2 raised the American and POW/MIA colors. The Star-Spangled Banner was performed by Kamora Mitchell and Afrika Gbaguidi, both kids at Petrides.
A small display of a fell warrior, which was a service member who attended their own high school, was given at each Staten Island  class. Anthony Tabbitas, Principal of Exeter, described the event as more than just a moment of memory; rather, it was an opportunity for instructors to teach and learn.
As we listen to the learners from across the district, the tributes, and the speeches, Tabbitas described it as a “living lessons in love, courage, and unity.” Let us consider all the brave and deserving individuals who devoted their lives to anything greater than themselves. Thank you to our veterans and military families. May the service inspire you to remain attentive citizens, carry forward the tradition of those we honor, and keep in mind that true greatness frequently comes from service.
The city’s Department of Veterans ‘ Services director, James Hendon, gave the keynote address, urging students to talk about soldiers and military and raise awareness of their sacrifice.
Anyone and everyone can do that, and you don’t have to get a former to do that. I keep telling people that we die half, that is, when our bodies depart and our hearts stop beating. When folks don’t say our title, we pass away the next day. Therefore, if you can, please perform what you can to help other people organize these things and become the next generation of promoters so that we can often realize and appreciate them. We all have a position, Hendon said.
Additionally, students were praised for their efforts by District 31’s main result for strategic relationship and family and community wedding, Louis Bruschi, who explained that these tributes and presentations weren’t typical assignments for schools.
Learners prepared their work for the neighborhood, for families, for members of the active support war, veterans, and for themselves to learn about Staten Island, heroes, and for the community.
” Every scholar here now can now have the names of these soldiers imprinted on their hearts because of this work. Heroes from the past, our collective history, and those whose lives have been shortened, and whose hearts are now filled with their memories, devotion, and services. The most valuable lesson to be learned is that it pays the most tribute to our fell soldiers. Bruschi remarked.
The meeting ended with a somber wreath-laying service and musical contributions from the Michael J. Petrides high college choir. The” Staten Island Fallen Heroes” installation’s participants each left a symbol afterward.
Other colleges that took part included , Bridge Preparatory Charter School,  , Sunnyside,  , Curtis High School,  , St. George,  , Eagle Academy for Young Men of Staten Island, Stapleton,  , Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School, New Springville,  , Sunnyside,  , New
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