Photo By Staff Sgt. S.T. Stewart | Sesame Street performs for military children at the station theater here April 30. The...... read more read more
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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Characters from the popular children’s show Sesame Street stopped by the station theater here April 30 to encourage and inspire children growing up in a military family.
Sesame Street favorites Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, and Rosita, brought along a new character, Katie, a military child coping with moving to a new base.
Lonnie Cooper, a United Service Organization representative and tour producer for the show explained the event was part of Sesame Street’s military family initiative, in conjunction with the USO, and the children recognize what Katie is going through.
First Lady Michelle Obama first introduced Katie to military families in April 2011 at a rally in Columbus, Ohio.
Katie speaks to military children about the challenges they often face, such as moving or having a parent deployed.
It’s a message that resonates for military children and parents alike aboard Cherry Point.
“I think it’s great to have a character the children can relate to,” said Staff Sgt. Zachary S. Cooper, a calibration supervisor with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, who brought his 8-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter to the event.
Those involved with the presentation said it means a lot to them to perform for military families.
“To me, the best part is being able to see the military members here in uniform,” Lonnie Cooper said. “When one member of the family is deployed or has to move to a new duty station, the whole family is affected.”
Katie closed the show, reminding children that moving and making new friends can be fun.
“It was great to meet everyone and make lots of new friends,” said Katie. “It’s always great to have friendly faces in different places.”
| Date Taken: | 04.30.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 05.11.2012 12:48 |
| Story ID: | 88314 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, US |
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