Two Mid-Ohio Valley schools honor local veterans with assembly, meal

WOOD COUNTY, W.Va. (WTAP) - Two schools in the Mid-Ohio Valley celebrated local veterans Tuesday with an assembly and a meal.

The purpose of the meal and assembly is to educate students and recognize veterans.

Event organizers said hearing stories from veterans is something that can’t be learned from a textbook.

The brunch at Williamstown High School has been a tradition for more than 20 years.

At Criss Elementary, the main objective was to teach children about the importance of soldiers and veterans and to recognize the men and women who fought for the country.

Jason Lowe, commandant of the Archibald Henderson of the Marine Corps League, described the day.

“Basically, to me, it’s a day of, you know, remembrance and gratitude. You know, a day of remembrance for the veterans who can remember back and reflect on the bonds they’ve made and the sacrifices that they’ve went through. But it’s also a day of gratitude, again, for the community to come out and show their gratitude for their service,” Lowe said.

Lowe said he was honored to be part of the ceremony at Criss last year.

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