Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca High School students were challenged Wednesday morning, Nov. 11, to prove themselves worthy.
Speaking at the Veterans Day program at the high school gymnasium, Maj. Thomas Golden, Lincoln, challenged the students to be good citizens in their classrooms, school and community. Golden said that if the students really wanted to honor veterans for their service to the United States and to validate their sacrifices, the students should take their gratitude and put it into action.
“If you want to be a great citizen, live a life of service to each other, to your community and to your nation,” Golden said.
He said that will make the veterans who served and those who died in service to the United States proud.
Golden said that the S-D-A High School Student Council speakers showed the caliber of students at the school. The Student Council sponsored the program.
There is nothing better that Americans can do than to honor the men and women who served the United States, Golden said.
He said that many S-D-A students have family members or friends who have served or are serving in the U.S. armed forces. Golden said that Americans serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are fairly close to the students’ ages.
“They’re standing tall with weapons in hand, guarding our freedom and sacrificing in an (unfavorable) environment for you,” he said.
Golden said that he asked about the veterans from the Syracuse area before coming to Syracuse. He was informed about Scott Nisely, a 1976 graduate who died in Iraq in 2006.
“I read about Scott’s life and selfless service, and about his ultimate sacrifice to his country and to us. I did not know him, but Scott’s life represents the courage that resides in the hearts and minds of all of those who have raised their right hands and given oaths to defend freedom and to stand up against tyranny at the risk of losing their own lives. Those who have served in the U.S. armed forces did so with the same pledge as those who signed the Declaration of Independence–the same desire to protect, and fight for our freedom that must have been in the nature of Scott Nisely,” Golden said.
Golden urged all to study the Declaration of Independence as both a national document and as a work of literature. He urged all to visit the national monuments in Washington, D.C. because they represent who Americans are.
“Veterans will give their lives to protect yours. They face their duty with honor, courage and tenacity. We thank and honor them on Veterans Day,” Golden said.
Elizabeth Burr, S-D-A Student Council president, said that veterans continued to serve the United States long after they take off their uniforms. Burr said that veterans should be recognized daily, for those who fought to keep the peace and for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Tyler Wellman, S-D-A Student Council vice president, said that Veterans Day reflected the high honor and esteem Nebraskans have for all of their heroes. Wellman said that more than 25 million veterans are still living, and Americans honor and thank them for their service.
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Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca High School students were challenged Wednesday morning, Nov. 11, to prove themselves worthy.
Speaking at the Veterans Day program at the high school gymnasium, Maj. Thomas Golden, Lincoln, challenged the students to be good citizens in their classrooms, school and community. Golden said that if the students really wanted to honor veterans for their service to the United States and to validate their sacrifices, the students should take their gratitude and put it into action.
“If you want to be a great citizen, live a life of service to each other, to your community and to your nation,” Golden said.
He said that will make the veterans who served and those who died in service to the United States proud.
Golden said that the S-D-A High School Student Council speakers showed the caliber of students at the school. The Student Council sponsored the program.
There is nothing better that Americans can do than to honor the men and women who served the United States, Golden said.
He said that many S-D-A students have family members or friends who have served or are serving in the U.S. armed forces. Golden said that Americans serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are fairly close to the students’ ages.
“They’re standing tall with weapons in hand, guarding our freedom and sacrificing in an (unfavorable) environment for you,” he said.
Golden said that he asked about the veterans from the Syracuse area before coming to Syracuse. He was informed about Scott Nisely, a 1976 graduate who died in Iraq in 2006.
“I read about Scott’s life and selfless service, and about his ultimate sacrifice to his country and to us. I did not know him, but Scott’s life represents the courage that resides in the hearts and minds of all of those who have raised their right hands and given oaths to defend freedom and to stand up against tyranny at the risk of losing their own lives. Those who have served in the U.S. armed forces did so with the same pledge as those who signed the Declaration of Independence–the same desire to protect, and fight for our freedom that must have been in the nature of Scott Nisely,” Golden said.
Golden urged all to study the Declaration of Independence as both a national document and as a work of literature. He urged all to visit the national monuments in Washington, D.C. because they represent who Americans are.
“Veterans will give their lives to protect yours. They face their duty with honor, courage and tenacity. We thank and honor them on Veterans Day,” Golden said.
Elizabeth Burr, S-D-A Student Council president, said that veterans continued to serve the United States long after they take off their uniforms. Burr said that veterans should be recognized daily, for those who fought to keep the peace and for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Tyler Wellman, S-D-A Student Council vice president, said that Veterans Day reflected the high honor and esteem Nebraskans have for all of their heroes. Wellman said that more than 25 million veterans are still living, and Americans honor and thank them for their service.
