I played this video today for my 5th graders. I told them all to grab a Kleenex and didn't tell them why. They all sat down, I dimmed the lights and played this on my projector.
For 15 minutes not one student spoke. They all seemed hypnotized by this. As I walked through the back of the room there actually were a few of my girls using the tissues to dab their eyes. As I watched there were parts for me that took a lot to hold myself back. (The dog by the casket is so hard to watch.)
When the video ended I explained to them how a serviceman or woman joins the military so everyone in this classroom can say what they want, do what they want, any time they want. I told them that a serviceman or woman never asks for handouts or to be praised. I explained that members of our armed forces only want our country to be safe, free and prosperous. And I informed them that a serviceman will give their lives so that my students can live free.
For a rare time...every student of mine listened.
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Veteran's Day video
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Veteran's Day video
There will be a time where you will no longer be able to use, "But...I didn't know!", as an excuse. And if you're exiled from society, well, you were warned.
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LEST WE FORGET WHAT IT TAKES TO BE ABLE TO ENJOY OUR BLESSING IN THIS COUNTRY .....
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Couldn't keep my eyes dry. Thanks for posting that. Best tribute I've seen. 
I hope the school doesn't fire you for baptizing those school children in truth and reality.
I hope the school doesn't fire you for baptizing those school children in truth and reality.
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Re: Veteran's Day video
SuzyRidr2 wrote:Couldn't keep my eyes dry. Thanks for posting that. Best tribute I've seen.
I hope the school doesn't fire you for baptizing those school children in truth and reality.
I gives a crap if they ever went after me. They honored a few of us teachers anyway so it'd be a tough battle. Plus...I'd just call the media and let them put it out there!
There will be a time where you will no longer be able to use, "But...I didn't know!", as an excuse. And if you're exiled from society, well, you were warned.