Edgar Glover, Jr. Elementary School Celebrates Veteran’s Day!

November 11, 2009

How Veteran’s Day came to be

• Veterans Day originated when World War I had a cease fire after 4 years of conflict on November 11, 1918. It was originally called Armistice Day.

Mrs. Raesha Jones is our hero!(Fourth Grade Team)

Mrs. Jones in KoreaMrs. Jones at Fort Hood

Mrs. Jones’ First Army Picture

Remembering Fort Hood Soldiers

Lt. Col. Juanita L. Warman

Maj. Libardo Eduardo Caraveo

Capt. Russell Seager

John Gaffaney

Army Staff Sgt. Justin Decrow,

Michael Grant Cahill

Spc. Jason Dean Hunt

Sgt. Amy Krueger

Pfc. Aaron Thomas

Nemelka Francheska Velez

Pfc. Kham Xiong

Spc. Frederick Greene

Pfc. Michael Pearson

SOLDIERS CREED

I am an American Soldier. I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and

live the Army Values.

I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat.

I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade.

I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks

and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself. I am an expert and I am a professional.

I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.

I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. I am an American Soldier.

Edgar Glover, Jr. Elementary School:

Show your appreciation to veterans today! They serve and protect us

everyday!