LHK thanks veterans

LHK thanks veterans
Music teacher Danielle O’Neil led a group dance, Nov. 9. 
Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan

FALLS VILLAGE — At a concise ceremony Thursday, Nov. 9, Lee H. Kellogg School students thanked veterans with songs and dance.

The veterans who were there were: John Seitz (Air Force), Michael Poole (Navy), Jason Mechare (Navy), and Robert Turner (Army). Brenda and Joy Rooney attended as parents to celebrate John E. Rooney (Army), who was not present.

Several students honored grandfathers and great-grandfathers who served.

Music teacher Danielle O’Neil led the children in singing and in a dance involving scarves.

First Selectman Dave Barger and Selectman Judy Jacobs attended the ceremony.

— Patrick L. Sullivan

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