To the Editor:

On Monday, Nov. 9, Grant Union students and faculty honored county veterans. The sincere ceremony, from the Pledge of Allegiance, students singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America” to the background of a beautiful large American flag that unrolled from the ceiling of the gym, was impressive and appreciated.

The event was completed with the students and teachers passing in line to shake our hands and present each vet with hand-written notes of appreciation for our military service.

From an old WWII and Korean War veteran, I want to say “Thanks” to those who made the event possible, and realize freedom isn’t free.

Joseph E. Schmitz

John Day