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Veteran's Day Letters
What does Veterans Day mean to you?
The Herald would like to thank everyone who participated in this special writing opportunity. Due to the high volume of letters we received only a few were able to be published in the November 11th newspaper. These letters are so thoughtful we wanted to give everyone an opportunity to read the kind words of the students in our community honoring our Veterans.
“For the Veterans”
The soldier stood motionless
He hauled his armor
and held his uplifted sword
offering the existence of his being.
He centered his focus on terrorists
though internally feeling aghast
He attempted to show his willingness
for the ultimate battle.
The villain emerged from his marked territory
the soldier grew confident
yet filled with fear.
He knew his destiny;
to lay in peace with pride.
Though he lay silent on the field
the voice of a pure champion could be heard for miles.
-Erika Parayno, Grade 6
Harbor Pointe Middle School
These letters were written by students that are involved in The Herald’s Newspaper in Education (NIE) program.
Newspapers in Education Connecting Children to their Community!
Gold Bar Elementary
Cassie’s Dad! Cassie’s Dad is in the Army. He protects our country. Thank you to him for saving our country.
-Tori M., Gold Bar Elementary, Grade 1
My Dad Is a Sailor! I love my dad. He is a sailor in the Navy. He is going to the Veteran’s Day Assembly at Gold Bar Elementary. He protects the ships and our country.
-Megan M., Gold Bar Elementary, Grade 1
Best Sailor Dad Ever! My dad was in the Navy and is a Veteran. The bad guys were killing children and people and my dad wanted to keep our country safe.
-Mekayla Y., Gold Bar Elementary, Grade 1
He is the Best Uncle Ever! My uncle Aaron is an Air Force pilot serving now to protect us. He is so nice to me he comes home on leave. I miss him very much.
-Karley A., Gold Bar Elementary, Grade 1
Veterans Day means freedom to me. I can go to school, live where I want, and feel safe and happy.
-Christian, Gold Bar Elementary, Grade 2
Veterans Day means freedom to me. I can go to school, live anywhere and be safe. I am proud of all the men and women who serve the U.S.A.
-Jessica, Gold Bar Elementary, Grade 2
Veteran’s Day is freedom like a birds song. Like a sparrow’s nest. Freedom is like bare feet in the summer. Freedom is what most people should have. I’m veary proud.
-Mia, Gold Bar Elementary, Grade 2
Veterans day means the freedom for the U.S.A that is what veterans day means to me. I’am proud for men and women who help our country!
-Isobel, Grade 2
I hope you had a grat time in the war for four years and survived. I bet a lots of pipple survived. I hope you cared about them reely good.
-Hailey, Grade 2
Veterans day means to me. Is freedom and rights. So we can go to the work we want to, go to the plase we want to go.
-River K., Grade 2
I am scared of the war. I bet you are scared of the war. You must be scared.
-Ryan, Grade 2
I can be free. And so I can play. And so I can be helping.
-Nathan, Grade 2
It means that we have freedom. That we can go to school and go to stores and by our own homes. And we can pretty much go anywhere.
-Jonas J., Grade 2
Dear Grandpa,
I am sorry you died when I was born and I think you are in the Marines.
-Joseph, Grade 2
I like Veterans Day cause it fun to see the people in the air force and navy.
-Bryson, Grade 2
I like Veterans Day because it celebrats the army, air force, coast guard, navy and marines.
-Degan L., Grade 2
Veterans Day means to me freedom and the air force.
-John H., Grade 2
Veterans day is celebrating freedom if ther was no freedom we wood be held in a bad countre.
-Caleb W., Grade 2
Veteran’s Day means freedom to me. I can go to school, live anywhere and be safe. I am proud of all the men and women who serve the U.S.A.
-Amber, Grade 2
Veteran’s Day means freedom to me. I can go to school, live where I want and feel safe.
-Ben, Grade 2
We have freedom and we get to live where we want. And we get to go to school. I fel happy.
-Jenessa, Grade 2
I am happy because we are free to do what we want. And so many people survived. I am proud for them.
-Lauren, Grade 2
Veteran’s Day is a specal holiday wen we have the Veterans assembly at Gold Bar elementary school.
-Mason G., Grade 2
Veteran’s Day means freedom to me. I can go to school and live anywhere. And be safe. I’m proud of all the men and women who serve the U.S.A
-Cristen, Grade 2
Index Elementary
Dear Veterans
They save our country. They keep us safe from harm. Some have not lost hope. There is still hope for us. They keep us from the war on our land.
-Lex W., Grade 2
Veterans are people that were serving their country trying to save our country. The Americans won the war.
-Josiah A., Grade 2
Dear U.S. Veterans,
Thank you for keeping us safe. It was nice of you to save people’s lives. It was really brave of you to do the things you did.
-Sky G., Grade 2
Dear U.S. Veterans,
Thank you for keeping us safe and making sure nothing happens to us. It is really a pleasure to have you guys, it really is great to have you guys around, because the whole entire world knows we are safe because of you guys and that is very, very, good.
Thank you, Sincerely,
-Courtney M., Grade 3
Dear U.S Veterans,
Thank you for protecting our country. Veteran’s Day is a really special holiday. Thank you for risking your life for us. America is a good country.
-Peyton M., Grade 3
Dear U.S Veterans,
Thank you for serving our country and keeping our country safe. And for risking your life to keep the country safe.
Sincerely,
-Dillion J., Grade 3
P.S. To the USA Air Force, USA Navy too, Thank you and be safe.
Dear U.S Veterans,
Thank you for all the things you did for us. Can you come to our school? We love your service. You are good people, you do that right?
Yours Sincerely,
-Jordan S., Grade 3
Dear U.S. Veterans,
Thank you for keeping our country safe and not letting bad people in our country! Thank you!!!
P.S. Be Safe
Sincerely,
-Samantha P., Grade 3
Dear U.S. Veterans,
My Grandpa was a Veteran. He died of cancer, he was a Gunner’s Mate and he trained the troops for the Viet Nam War and rode on ships.
-Eric L., Grade 4
Veterans Day is important to me because I have two grandpas who were in the war, Grandpa Inman and Grandpa Jacobs, Grandpa Inman died.
Kaylee I., Grade 5
What Veteran’s Day means to me is when you give thanks to soldiers for fighting in the war. So remember that soldiers die and get injured so we can be free.
-Savannah H., Grade 5
Homelink
Dear Veterans,
Thank you for keeping our country safe I know its hard to be away from your family. Thank you for sacrificing yourself for our safety. I appreciate you.
-Triniti V., Age 9
My name is Tre and I am 13 years old. Thank you so much troop for protecting us, I hope you get the thanks you deserve.
-Tre, Age 13
Dear U.S. Veterans,
I thank you for protecting our country and what we believe in. Wars were fought with strength and courage, by Veterans of America.
-Emily K., Grade 6
Lowell Elementary
Veterans Day is a time for all military to be thanked for our freedom. For all eternity, people have been fighting for our country. So what does Veteran’s Day mean to me? Well to me the meaning of this speashel day is to celibrate my freedom. I thank you.
-Raven T., Grade 4
Dear, Veterans
I thank all of you I know its difecalt some times but as if I was a veteran I would risk my life and fight my hardest for freedom. Because (we get liberty or we get death). I think risking your life for people is realy careing and very brave.
-Devante, Grade 4
Veterans day means to me is to celtbrat about the people who fought for are freedom.
-Angelina, Grade 4
Veterans day means a lot to everybody because you fight for United State. Some are dead because they are trying to keep United State save. And we Thank you for keeping us save a free. Be some countrys are trying to takeover United State. We thank you very much.
-Samuel, Grade 4
Dear Veterans,
Thank you for all the things you have done for us. You have sacrificed so much. We will always be with you forever. Thank you.
Sincerely,
-Shaina C., Grade 4
I thank you Veterans for fighting for United States of America and keeping us safe. If you herd a man named Christian Nichless Klumper he is my grate Grampa.
-Christian K., Grade 4
Jefferson Elementary
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for everything you have done for our country. I really think you are great!
Sincerely,
-Lydia, Grade 3
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for everything you have done for our country. I want to thank you for keeping our country safe. I think you guys are great!!!!!!
Sincerely,
-Nellie, Grade 3
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for fighting for our country, and keeping us safe in our time of need. You’re the best. I wish I could be like you some day. Thank you.
Sincerely,
-Michelle, Grade 3
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for fighting for our country. We appreciate how hard you worked to serve our country. It’s hard working for the Army isn’t it?
Sincerely,
-Dayian, Grade 3
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for letting us have our freedom, and protecting our families. Also thank you for fighting in war for us. GO VETERANS!!!!
Sincerely,
-Noah, Grade 3
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for serving our country, and protecting all of us. We really appreciate it. You did a lot for everyone.
Sincerely,
-Katie, Grade 3
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for protecting our country from destruction. It is nice to know that there are people like you to help keep is safe.
Sincerely,
-Jeffrey, Grade 3
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for fighting in the war. Both of my grandpas were in the war. I appreciate everything you’ve done for our country.
Sincerely,
-Samuel, Grade 3
Dear Veteran,
Thank you very much for fighting in the war. You really kept our country safe. My grandpa never fought in the war, but he did work for the Coast Guard.
Sincerely,
-Sadie, Grade 3
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for fighting for our country, and keeping America safe for us. Our country wouldn’t be safe without our veterans.
Sincerely,
-Jessica, Grade 3
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for defending our country in any war. We all thank you for fighting in the war.
Sincerely,
-Grant, Grade 3
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for giving up so much to protect our country. I really appreciate all you have done. It means a lot to me. Thank you for everything.
Sincerely,
-Tariq, Grade 3
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for serving our country, and helping to keep us safe. I appreciate how you give up so much for our country. If you didn’t protect us who knows what would happen.
Sincerely,
-Cory, Grade 3
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for fighting for our families, and for our country’s freedom. When we are in the time of need you are important. I am important, we are all important. We thank you.
Sincerely,
-Joseph, Grade 3
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for protecting our country. Ever since you won the war we are living in peace. Now we can go wherever we want to go.
Sincerely,
-Sean, Grade 3
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for fighting for our country. It makes me feel good to know that there are people to keep us safe. I appreciate how hard you work to keep us safe.
Sincerely,
-Raina, Grade 3
Emerson Elementary
Thank you to all the veterans who fought in the war! I hope we always win the wars! Thank you for coming too the war or navy and be away from your family even for us to have freedom. Today I hope I notice people die in the war and I feel very sorry for those people whose family died in the war! I hope people do not die because its very sad and hard too forget about it.
-Hannah S., Grade 3
Thank you for serving are country and making it grat. My Dad and Grandpu were helping in the war.
-Lacee, Grade 3
Thank you for being brave fight for freedom in the war and WWII. And it must be hard to serve the country and America.
-Riley, Grade 3
Thank you for every thing you have dun for America. I appreciate you going away from home to fight in Iraq and helping bring peace, and freedom and serving America thank you.
-Amber M., Grade 3
Thank you for fiting for freedom and thank you for fiting for no more slavery. Wena you go to war you aren’t only fiting for freedom you are fiting for America.
-Megan, Grade 3
Thank you for serving are country. I’m glad we are free instead of being slaves. So I appreciate that you are away from your family. Just to keep is from being slaves.
-Nathaniel W., Grade 3
Thank you for saving our country it means a lot to me. What I want to be is a marine and I wonder what the statue of liberty looks like in reel life.
-Michael, Grade 3
Thank you for fighting in wars and serving food and all that veteran’s do. I think fighting in the war is good because soldiers help our country a lot; and they keep people from other states safe. And I really appreciate the WWII fight!! Well, bye bye! See YA LATER FOLKS!
-Hailey O., Grade3
Thank you for fighting and serving in the war and I appreciate them living their famous and they are so brave to be fight and serving in the war.
-Kaitlyn C., Grade 3
Thank you for helping America. Thank you for lots of freedom. I think you are brave. Thank you for being a veteran.
-Alex, Grade 3
Thank you for serving our country and America.
-Logan, Grade 3
Thank you for fighting in the war. I really appreciate it. Thank you for saving the United States. My Grandpa was in the war and he stepped on a mine and he didn’t give up and I hope you don’t either.
-Nathan G., Grade 3
Cascade View Elementary
Thank you Grandpa Wayne, for serving our country.
-Tanner P., Grade 3
Dear Veterans,
Thank you for saving our country. You were helpful to families and let us have a great time in life.
-Tanya L., Grade 3
Thank you for helping the USA army. Thank you for keeping our world safe.
-Sydney S., Grade 3
Thank you for serving our country and that for fighting to save our country. Good Job!
-Tyler J., Grade 3
Veterans, Thank you so much for serving our country. You do not know how much you are loved.
-Emily M., Grade 3
Dear Veterans,
Thank you so much for being a huge help by serving our country. I appreciate all the hard work you’ve done.
-Annika R., Grade 3
To Veterans,
Thank you for the things you have done for us and we support you.
-Rachel P., Grade 3
Thank you for saving our country and fighting in the war.
-Brandon, Grade 3
Dear Veterans,
Thank you for saving our country. You are helpful to people and kids a lot. Thank you for all your help and the hard work you have done.
-Melissa S., Grade 3
Thank you for saving our country. You are helpful to us.
-Taylor, Grade 3
Thank you for serving in the military and making our free country for us.
-Drew C., Grade 3
Thank you guys for risking you’re lives for your country and community. We need you really bad.
-Blake K., Grade 3
Great, great veterans I really, really admire you. My great-grandpa served in World War II. I think you are very brave, so thanks veterans.
-Nolan A., Grade 3
Dear Matthew G, Thank you for helping our country. You are very, very kind. Thank you all.
-Megan F., Grade 3
Thank you for protecting us from having to fight in a war.
-Raymond C., Grade 3
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary
Thank you for serving our country in the war and doing the war in Irack instead of doing it here.
-John D., Grade 4
Thank you veterans for protecting our country without you we might not be here.
You have been there for us at every war. And every flood, or sunami, earth quake. So we thank you for being there.
-Henry M., Grade 4
Dear Veterans,
Thank you for serving our country and fighting for our country! I am especially thankful we have freedom! And it is all thanks to you guys! And serving the poor in Huracain Katrina! And so many other things you do to serve are country! You guys must feel great about what you do too this country! We can all do these things! But when I’m older I am going to try what you guys do!
-Josie J., Grade 4
Dear Veterans,
I am so thankful your serving our country. I think my grampa was a veteran once. I am so glad your fighting for our country’s freedom. Thank you so much.
-Taryn K., Grade 4
Dear Veterans,
You guys always fight to keep the people you know and even the people you don’t know safe. I bet it was hard in the military. I also feel bad for you because some of your buddies have died.
P.S. You guys Rock!
-Breanna L., Grade 4
Dear Some Veteran,
Thank you for getting ready or going to battle. You really helped us defend our country, continents, and states. You mean a lot to me. Thank you a whole lot.
Sincerely,
Harley, Grade 4
Dear Veterans,
Thank you for serving in the military. Thank you for keeping our country safe and risking your life for others. You rock.
-Griffin L., Grade 4
Dear Veterans,
Thank you for bringing peace to Washington. You might have lost a few solgers. But great victory is gained. Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Ashley P., Grade 4
Dear Veterans,
Thank you for serving our country all these years. I especially want to thank my mom my grandpa and my step dad Homer for serving this country. Thank you
-Harvey, Grade 4
Dear Veterans,
I am thankful that you served in the military. When I grow up I am going to the military to. I hope you have a good life.
-Dylan D., Grade 4
Whittier Elementary
Thank you for fighting for our country’s freedom. Without you, the world would be crazy so thank you.
-Kennedi, Grade 5
Thank you Veterans for fighting for our country’s freedom.
-Cole, Lexi, Calvin, Grade 5
Veteran’s Day is the day where you think about what all the Veterans have done for us. Like fighting for freedom.
-Emily, Grade 5
I thank all the Veterans for helping America fight the war. THANK YOU.
-Susan, Grade 5
Thank you for risking your lives for us. We appreciate it, if it weren’t for you we would all be slaves.
-Mikayla, Grade 5
I’m thankful that my grandpa was in the war. He is still working for the government and is a Veteran. Now he lives in California, thank you Grandpa.
-Rhiann, Grade 5
Thank you for fighting for our freedom and for our independence. I know everyone in our country is thankful that you fought for us.
-Maria, Grade 5
Thank you for all you have done and sacrificed. You have done so much for America. You are all in our thoughts,
Thank you.
-Alma V., Grade 5
Thank you to my Uncle who is a doctor at the Everett Naval Station. Thank you for helping others Uncle Lance.
-Jeremiah, Grade 5
Thank you for fighting for the U.S.A Thanks to all the veterans that died for our country and thanks to those of you that lived like my dad Ernest Glen. He fought in the Vietnam War.
-Jarvin, Grade 5
Lakewood Middle School
I feel sad about Veterans’ Day because some other peoples’ relatives might have died in the war. That’s why it’s sad to me.
-Kaylee, Grade 6
I want to say thank you fro helping my family, your family, and the world. Veterans do their jobs very well.
-Ara, Grade 6
I would say how does it feel to watch someone you got to know die. I feel really bad for you. You should get time off to recover from sadness.
-Nicolle, Grade 6
Veterans’ Day would be great if it was a holiday for the veterans still serving. Does it keep them from going crazy? Veterans still die today. Happy Veterans’ Day!
-Joey, Grade 6
I would ask veterans if it was worth leaving your life behind to save thousands of others, but I just wonder why.
-Chas, Grade 6
If I could say anything, I’d ask what was war like and was it scary. Then I’d ask if he was homesick?
-Mitchell, Grade 6
Imagine going to war with all of your friends and coming home with no one. One friend by mines, two by sniper, once by grenade.
-James, Grade 6
I would ask a veteran if they have ever been in a war and if they were scared. That’s way I’d ask them.
-Login, Grade 6
I would want to know they enjoyed being a soldier and would they go back if they could.
-Megan, Grade 6
I would say thanks veterans because my grandpa was in the war. I think veterans are cool!
-Austin S., Grade 6
If I could say anything to a veteran, I would say “Thank you for what you have done for our country,” because I’m happy about what they for us.
-Tanner, Grade 6
If I can ever ask a question to a veteran, I would ask if they had ever been shot. I’d listen carefully, then I would say all sorts of stuff to them.
-Jessica, Grade 6
Veterans’ Day is when we honor those who fought for us. I feel sad when Veterans’ Day comes, but always remember the ones who fight for us and their sacrifices.
-Kiana, Grade 6
One thing I would say is “thank you”. Also your don’t know how much it means to me that you would knowingly sacrifice yourself to fight for us.
-Syvannah, Grade 6
I feel that Veterans’ Day is important because the soldiers didn’t have to give up their lives to fight for us. I really like that they gave their lives.
-B.J., Grade 6
I would ask a veteran one question. What was is being in war like?
-Chase, Grade 6
What I would think about Veterans’ Day is that lives were killed and lives were saved. I think this day should be honored in peace.
-Rachel, Grade 6
This holiday is to celebrate Veterans’ Day to thank those who went to war and saved us.
-J.C., Grade 6
Many people celebrate Veterans’ Day because every year many men and women come back from U.S. wars.
-Christina, Grade 6
Have any of your friends gone to war and died but you did not? How long have you been a veteran?
-Kaitlynn, Grade 6
Veterans’ Day started when a soldier doctor wrote a sad poem and threw it away. Someone kept it and now we celebrate their day.
-Bryanna, Garde 6
Veterans’ Day is a fun holiday for the kids and honorable one for the veterans. The kids get three day weekend and the veterans get honored.
-Zach, Grade 6
This is a special holiday that celebrates the people who fought in a war for the USA. I few didn’t have Veterans’ Day, it wouldn’t be fair.
-Mike, Grade 6
I’d ask how it makes you feel to see other people die because different people won’t feel the same way.
-Skylar, Grade 6
I’d ask a veteran many things like what kind of weapons did you use in the army.
-Mariah S., Grade 6
I would thank you for helping our country and ask what kinds of guns you use.
Javier M., Grade 6
Totem Middle School
Thank you veterans for fighting in our wars. You must have been so brave.
-Ryan F., Grade 8
Thank you for risking your lives to fight in the war. You are a big help to our country. If it wasn’t for you we wouldn’t be here.
-Taylor T., Grade 8
I want to say thank you for your service in the military. The service you do for our country is great!
-Richard V., Grade 8
Thank you veterans in Iraq for protecting our proud nation. We are a strong country, but only because of all the brave soldiers.
-Cynthia V., Grade 8
Thank you veterans for protecting our country. You defend our nation very well and I respect that always. You are very great and again thank you.
-Breanna H., Grade 8
Thank you veterans for fighting for America during these hard times. It must be hard to be away from your families all the time. Thank you.
-Pomisri V., Grade 8
Thank you for fighting for America. It must have been hard to go away from your family. I hope you have a great Veterans Day.
-Auston L., Grade 8
I would like to thank you for protecting the U.S. I feel sorry for all the people that have to risk their lives to keep us safe. I think Veterans Day is for celebrating all the people that risk their lives to save and protect us. So thank you.
-Liz P., Grade 8
I just want to say thank you for defending our country during this time of need.
-Jennifer C., Grade 8
Thank you veterans for fighting in our war on terrorism. If you guys didn’t fight in the war we would lose. I think Veterans Day is very important.
-Stephen S., Grade 8
Thank you veterans for fighting in our wars. You must have been so brave.
-Kim W., Grade 8
Thank you veterans for protecting our country. You men and women served in many wars and risked your lives for our country. I would like to serve for our country.
-Vadim K., Grade 8
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Dear Veterans,
Thank you for saving us from danger. You are brave. You are good veterans! You help us be safe.
-Bianca B., Kindergarten
Thank you for protecting us. I appreciate our country Thank you veterans for helping us. It is very nice of you. I like you very much veterans!
-Alex, Grade 1
What Veterans day means to me: I think that Veterans day is a good time to remember our veterans but it is also good to remember them every day. Thank you for saving us.
-Emma, Grade 1
I hope you win and save our country and I hope you are safe.
-Kendra, Grade 1
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for saving our country and on Veteran’s day my family puts up our American flag. I like how it sways in the breeze.
-Erin, Grade 1
Thank you for all the people you have saved. You are the best. You guys have done so much for all of us. I appreciate you. At St. Michael we all like you. I love you so much!
-Noah, Grade 2
Thank you for all the lives you saved. You guys are awesome. You’ve done so much for us and we appreciate it. We love you.
-Dillion, Grade 3
Dear Veterans,
Thank you so much for saving and helping our country. You are so strong and brave. You are heroes to me.
-Elena B., Grade 3
Dear Veterans,
Thank you for saving our country and our lives. Thank you for doing the right thing for us!
-Rachelle M., Grade 3
Veterans day is a time for remembering the people who fought for our country, to remember the people who don’t only thing of themselves, but for others.
Sincerely,
-Elena B., Grade 3
