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By U.S. Army Capt. Chad Nixon
807th Medical Command
KAYSVILLE, Utah - Past and present reservists from the Army and Air Force treated Burton Elementary students to a Veterans day vehicle display and flag raising ceremony Monday, Nov. 11.
The 76th Operational Response Command of Fort Douglas adopted Burton Elementary School through the Partnership in Education Program and unit volunteers donate time reading to the children and teach classes on how to properly handle flags and basic military customs.
“These kids show great care when handling the flag,” stated Staff Sgt. Adam Strader, a father of three Burton elementary students. “They are responsible for raising it every morning and lowering it every night.”
Denece Johnson the Burton Elementary school principal took the time to personally thank each volunteer for interacting with her students.
“The kids are becoming more aware of the sacrifices people make,” said Johnson. “This was a wonderful opportunity for our children.”
Sgt. Keith Kippen with the 478th Human Resource Company laughed with other soldiers about the types of questions asked by the students.
“One young man asked me how many zombies our vehicles could run over during a zombie attack,” said Kippen. “My answer was, ‘a lot … I hope.’”
The end of the ceremony concluded with the raising of the American flag and all the students joined in by singing the national anthem.
“There are a lot less heroes in the world today and if these kids get the opportunity to see people doing the right thing this might help them grow up a little better, and I am proud to be a part of that,” said Staff Sgt. Dale Kelly, a supply sergeant with the 807th Medical Command.
| Date Taken: | 11.11.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 11.12.2013 14:16 |
| Story ID: | 116604 |
| Location: | KAYSVILLE, UT, US |
| Hometown: | KAYSVILLE, UT, US |
| Hometown: | SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US |
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