Pecatonica honors veterans from all branches

KAY DE MARCO PHOTO The Gazette
Army, back row: Ray Mayfield, Gene Shippy, Jerry Janson, Howard Finley, Ron Mitchell, George Doty, Glenn Moist. Front row: Bob Meyers, Gary Forde, Jim Anderson, Ed Johns.

Happy Veteran’s Day to our veterans who were celebrated last week at the Pecatonica Community Middle School. Thirty local Veterans ventured out on a snowy day to enjoy the PHS Kitchen’s “famous apple crisp,” coffee and ice cream. Mr. Bukoski’s 7th Grade students wrote thank you letters to put at tables and 5th grade displayed thank you letters on the wall. Students also brought in photos of family members to make a military service memorial wall in the library where the event was held.  The 4th grade students traveled down to honor attendees with two beautiful patriotic songs. The Pecatonica Community School District #321 loves our veterans and appreciates their service to our country. Thank you to all the servicemen and women who attended and all who prepared for this amazing event.