Wisconsin | November 12, 2021
We live in the land of the free, because of the brave
Wisconsin | November 12, 2021
We live in the land of the free because of the brave. The students, staff, and parents at Christian Life School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, reminded me of that again the other day.
Veterans from all over the area were invited to a program filled with patriotic music and the anthems of each branch of the military. I was honored to speak along with a remarkable veteran from Desert Storm. Older students made up the color guard and carried in the American flag — along with each service flag.
The veterans were invited to come on stage at the end for a very special tribute. They came up by decade, with some having served more than 60 years ago. The children then sang an exceptional thank you song for the honored guests. It was a moving ceremony…. (Excerpts from the Washington Times)