Crossroads students observe Patriot Day
September 11, 2010
Wentzville, MO
Students at Crossroads Elementary School participated in Patriot Day activities on Friday, September 10, 2010. Patriot Day has been an annual event at Crossroads since 2002 in an effort to honor and remember those first responders who lost their lives on 9/11 as well as those who risk their lives to service others here in our community.
Representatives from the St. Charles County Sheriff Department’s K-9 Unit, the Wentzville Fire Department, the St. Charles County Ambulance District and the United States Army, Marine Corps and Coast Guard were all on hand to talk to students about what they do in an around our community on a daily basis.
Kindergarteners, first and second grade students participated in the Patriot Day activities, all of whom were born after the tragic events of 9/11. Principal Rick Beauchamp says that is all the more reason to teach the students about the events of that day.
“This is a day we give back to our community heroes. We thank them for their dedication to our community and our country. We also remember the ones that perished on that frightful day. We feel it is important to make sure the ones that perished on that day will not be forgotten.”
Fifth grade Ambassador Johnathan Gruebbeling was among those helping to facilitate the Patriot Day activities for the younger students.
“People like this actually helped to save lives on 9/11. It’s important for kids to know that people sacrificed their lives to help others that day.”
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