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Brown Elementary students sing a Pledge of Allegiance rap song during a patriotic rally on Friday morning.   |
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September 9, 2011 10:05 p.m.
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Schools around the area took time to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001 on Friday — while trying to explain its meaning to children, many of whom were born after the terrorist attacks.
Brown Elementary School had a patriotic rally to begin their school day on Friday, and then welcomed speakers from the Merced County Sheriff’s Department, Turlock Fire Marshall, Oakdale Police Department and U.S. Army.
Principal Jeff Persons urged the children and adults in attendance to “never forget” what happened that September morning.
The guest speakers talked about the role emergency personnel played in the rescue efforts after the attacks and encouraged the kids to consider a career in public service when they got older.
As grandparent of a Brown School Student I would like to thank the Principal and Staff for all that they do for the students and Thanks for remembering.
I would also like to Thank, Gold Star Father Michael Anderson Sr. for sharing about the scarifice his son Cpl. Michael Anderson Jr. gave to our country. God Bless