OT - Proud School Children

[Guest guest]

I just have to share this sweet story of hope for our

country. My sister is an elementary school principal

in a small town in central Texas. The school has

grades from Pre-K to third grade. Yesterday was Proud

to be American Day in their school. Sister said they

wanted to emphasize patriotism on this special day but

downplay violence. They planned a moment of silence

to commemorate 9/11. When she spoke to the students

over the intercom, she explained that a year ago some

people destroyed two very important building in

America. These people thought this would make us

ashamed to be Americans. She went on to tell them

that instead of being ashamed, this act made us more

proud to be Americans and brought our people closer

together and that was the purpose of the moment of

silence. To close after the moment, she played Lee

Greenwood's song " I'm Proud to be an American " . An

aide came to her later to tell her what had occurred

in her classroom. The children were all in their

seats as the song began. When the song reached the

moving part " And I gladly stand up next to you and

defend her still today " , all of the children (without

any prompting from their teacher) rose out of their

seats and stood at attention for the rest of the song.

I was so proud to hear that story. This is our future

of American patriots. I'd say we are in good hands.

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judy in austin

5'9 " of wild Texas redhead

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