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Welcome241 viewsMembers of the Plainfield American Legion carried in the flags to begin the Veterans Day Assembly at Ira Jones Middle School on Tuesday, November 10, 2009.
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Pledge245 viewsThe students showed their respect and allegiance by properly saluting the American flag during the Pledge of Allegiance. They heard facts about the American flag as well as information about flag etiquette and why it is important to show the flag respect.
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Welcome243 viewsIra Jones Middle School student council president, eighth grader Nikki Batinick, welcomed the featured speaker to the assembly and read a poem about the American Flag.
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Thank you219 viewsU.S. Marine veteran Sergio Estrada Jr., now with the Department of Veterans Affairs, thanked the students and staff of Ira Jones for the brilliant welcome. He served 27 years as a United States Marine and was honored to be at the school on the day set aside to honor Marines, November 10, 2009, always the day before Veterans Day.
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Say Thank You216 viewsEstrada told the crowd that he would join the Marines all over again just to guarantee freedom. He told them to thank the veterans they know for their patriotism, service and sacrifice. He said there are more than 23 million U.S. veterans currently living in the United States.
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Thank You223 viewsIra Jones Principal Dr. Ed Boswell shakes Estrada's hand while the entire crowd rises to their feet after his speech. Estrada reminded the staff and students that Veterans Day is a day to celebrate all of those who have worn the unifrom, both past and present.
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November 8th223 viewsIra Jones Middle School eighth grade students Pat Foran and Chris Marszalek perfomed a moving rendition of Country duo Big & Rich's song, "Eighth of November" to conclude the assembly.
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Standing Ovation225 viewsThe students and staff gave the song, the tribute and the veterans a standing ovation. Boswell also thanked the future U.S. veterans. He said if 10 percent of the population continue to be veterans, than 93 of the 935 Ira Jones students will one day also be thanked for being the nation's unsung heroes.
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