WEDNESDAY, November 11, 2009 - Honoring Those Who Served (Veterans Day) with Bob Sheesley
Targeted Audience: students in grades 4 - 12
Join Vietnam War veteran Bob Sheesley as he presents this special videoconference for Veterans Day. Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military. . . both in wartime and peacetime. Veterans Day is especially intended to thank LIVING veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that ALL those who served. . not only those who died. . . . have sacrificed and done their duty.
Patriotism is more than saluting the United States flag on a pole. Patriotism inspired men to live and die so the beacon of liberty could shine brightly in our world. Our students need to learn this immeasurable contribution that our nation, people and especially our veterans have made. Abraham Lincoln warned that the philosophy of the classroom in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next. That insight should inspire us to action.
Time: 9:00 and 10:00 AM (CENTRAL time zone)
Format: 45-minutes formatted into 30-minute presentation, and then 15-20 minute Q & A
Cost: $75 per site
Questions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or email chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu
REGISTER: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm
