11 Nov Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy Honors Veterans With Flag Parade, Ceremony
BCHA students paused to say thank you this Veterans Day with a parade of flags, a ceremony and a video tribute honoring those who have served in the U.S. military.
The event, led by fifth-grade teachers Mrs. Leeds and Mrs. Robinson, began outside the front of the school, where fifth graders carried flags in a parade for the entire student body.
Rabbi Jordan Soffer, head of school, thanked the guests and veterans for their service.
“I want to thank our guests and our many veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our home and our freedoms,” Soffer said.
Ahead of the observance, BCHA families were invited to submit photos of loved ones who served in the U.S. military. Students used the photos to create a video tribute, which was shown before and after the program. The photos also became part of a display in the fifth-grade wing of the school, where students and visitors can stop to read the names and see the faces of the service members honored.
The observance reflected the school’s goal of helping students understand the meaning of valor and the noble nature of service.