001Good morning. >> Hello everyone and welcome to the Beaverdam High School's NHS Veterans Day ceremony. Now, please rise if you are able and remove your hats for the playing of our national anthem by our string quartet. [music] Heat. [music] Heat. [music] [music] >> [music] >> Heat. [music] Heat. [music] Heat. [music] [music] Heat. [music] Heat. [music] [music] Heat. [music] >> [music] [applause] >> Good morning everyone. My name is Maya Conny and I am serving as president of NHS. I want to start by thanking all of you for being here today, especially the veterans who have joined us. November 11th was originally called Armst Day. It marked the end of World War I, which officially happened on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. At the first at first, the day was meant
002to honor those who served in World War I, but it later became Veterans Day, a time to recognize and thank all veterans who served for our country. That being said, I know that those of us who haven't served can never really understand what it means to be a veteran. Only you truly know the sacrifices you've made and the challenges you've faced. That's why today is so important to take time to show our appreciation for everything you've done to protect our country and the people in it. Your courage, dedication, and selflessness inspire all of us. On behalf of the National Honor Society and Beaverdam High School, thank you for your service, your strength, and your example. Now, I would like to invite NHS Secretary May Armstrong to share a story of a veteran from her life.
003Hello everyone. I hope that you've all enjoyed our event so far. It's a pleasure to host it and an honor to honor you. I'd like to share with you a small anecdote I have about my older brother who was sent by the National Guard to be a prison guard in Iraq. I've heard many stories about his deployment like how the prisoners there called him Abu Schwadup which translates to mustache man. He has also shared more grim happenings where where his team was attacked while driving in the desert and had he moved just half a second slower would not be planning to see me this weekend. All his stories are like this, a mix of humor and utmost danger the likes of which I do not know. Thanks to all of you. Similarly, I do not
004know your stories or what you have faced. Some of us got to hear some stories of your time serving this morning. Please continue sharing with those of us who haven't served. Not just on this day where we recognize and honor you, but always. Seeing you all here today causes me to reflect on how grateful I am for your service and how many prayers were answered to bring you all here today. Thank you for your service and your time. I'd like to invite our NHS treasurer, Scarlet, to the mic. I am NHS Treasurer Scarlett Fister and now a quote from former President Barack Obama. Whenever America has called, our veterans have answered with courage and with selflessness. They have carried our flag through the darkest of nights, fought for people they've never met, and stood for
005ideals that have guided generations. Their service doesn't end when they take off their uniform. It continues in communities across the country in classrooms, hospitals, and volunteer work. On this day, we rededicate ourselves to living up to their example and to building a nation worthy of their sacrifice. At this time, I would like to invite good old ac cappella to the stage to sing the armed forces me medley. Veterans, please rise if you are able when your branch's song is being presented. One, two, three. [singing] The United States Coast Guard [singing] [music] [singing] through shallow [singing] stand. This is our dooard. [singing] [music] [singing] The United States Space Force [singing] beyond the invisible front line [singing] for my good brave and true [singing] reaching into space. There's no limit to the sky. Standing [singing] on you
006night and day with a space from on high. [singing] >> The United States Air Force. [music] Now we die [singing] our way from we [singing] [music] will go down in nothing [singing and music] [singing] and Dream [singing] wishing you a happy [singing] United States Marines. [applause] >> [singing] >> First to fight for right and [singing] free, [singing] the United States Army. [singing] army [singing] is high. [music] [singing] There we go. We will [singing] always know that our go [applause] Please join me in a moment of silence to honor those who served and sacrificed their lives for our country. >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] [music] >> [music] [music] >> I am NHS Vice President Darren Teal. Thank you for coming and taking time out of your day to join us at this program. We have
007seen your dedication and resilience as we have talked with you this morning. On behalf of the Beaverdam High School National Honor Society and the high school as a whole, we hope to see you next year. Again, thank you for taking the time to come and share this experience with us.