Students write about veteran heroes
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econd-graders at Newcastle Elementary School used Veterans Day as the time to learn to write essays with their first essay assignment being to write about an “American Hero” that is close to them. The students were instructed to interview a veteran close to them and record their answers. The students then turned their interviews into an essay that will be displayed in the elementary school to bring recognition to veterans around the holiday.
Donnie Gregory Veteran Report
by Owen Evenson
My papa, Donnie Gregory is a veteran I am proud of. To begin, he was born on June 19, 1936. As a child Donnie lived in Seneca, NE. Then he served our country in the Navy. In fact, he worked as a foundry. Additionally, during Donnie’s time in the service he spent some time traveling. For instance, Donnie traveled to China, Japan, Hawaii and the Philippines. Another interesting fact is that he has ten great grandchildren, including me. Finally, after leaving the military he moved back to Newcastle, WY with his wife Marlene and worked for the highway department. As you can clearly see, I am proud that my papa, Donnie Gregory, is an American Hero.
Richard Klinker Veteran Report by Savannah Lorenz
My great great uncle, Richard Klinker is a veteran I am proud of. To begin, Richard was born on July 3, 1948. Then, Richard served our country in the Navy while working as a radio repair man. Additionally, during Richard’s time in the service he traveled to Japan, Hawaii, the Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Thailand. Finally, after leaving the military Richard went to college to be an electronics engineer. As you can clearly see, I am proud that my great great uncle, Richard is an American Hero.
Jared Sallee Veteran Report
by Davyn Hoffman
My uncle, Jared Sallee is a veteran I am proud of. To begin, Jared was born on 1-25-1983. As a child he lived in Newcastle. Then he served our country in the Army. In fact, he worked as a helicopter electrician and now is a chief warrant officer. Additionally, during Jared’s time in the serve he spent some time traveling. For instance, he traveled to Kuwait, Germany and multiple places in the U.S.A. Another interesting fact is that he has a wife and three kids. Finally, he continues serving in the military. As you can clearly see, I am proud that my uncle Jared is an American Hero.