Flower Hill Second Graders Honor Local Vets

In honor of Veterans Day, Flower Hill Primary School's second-grade students have been learning about the history and significance of this important holiday. As part of their learning, students created heartfelt posters featuring patriotic symbols and messages of gratitude to honor the brave men and women who have served our country.

The colorful posters were displayed in the windows of local businesses throughout Huntington Village through Veterans Day. This special tradition provides students with a meaningful opportunity to express their appreciation for our veterans while spreading a message of gratitude throughout the community.

“The students all take such pride in creating these posters as a gift to our local community,” second grade teacher Tiffanie Kelly said.

“World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France,” according to the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs. “However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of ‘the war to end all wars.’”

Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11, regardless of the specific day of the week it falls on. It’s “a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good,” according to the VA.

“Flower Hill is proud of our second graders for taking the time to recognize our veterans and for reminding us all of the importance of honoring those who have served our country,” Principal Cindy Siegel said. “Families and community members are encouraged to take a stroll through Huntington Village to see the students’ wonderful work on display.”