FANNIN COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS HONOR VETERANS

Blue Ridge Elementary School students sang the Star Spangled Banner during the school’s Veterans Day Ceremony Friday, November 8. Shown are, from left, Mya Hill, Tatum Ledford and Cassidy Walden.

North Georgia Honor Guard Commander Bill Stodghill led the presentation of colors at Blue Ridge Elementary School’s Veterans Day Ceremony.

Blue Ridge Elementary School student Lily Whitener sang “You Are Our Heroes” at the school’s Veterans Day Ceremony Friday, November 8.

Blue Ridge Elementary School Art, Music & Drama teacher Nancy Watkins conducted “God Bless the USA” at the school’s Veterans Day Ceremony.

Air Force veteran Elaine Owen discussed her experience in the Air Force as the guest speaker at Blue Ridge Elementary School’s Veterans Day Ceremony.

Blue Ridge Elementary School student Laurel Minear sang the first verse of “God Bless the USA” at the school’s Veterans Day Ceremony Friday, November 8.

East Fannin Elementary School student Deagan Kendall performed a reading at the school’s veterans program Wednesday, November 6.

Paisley Patton danced as she sang along with her classmates at East Fannin Elementary School’s veterans program.

Isaiah Garland spoke before joining his classmates to sing a patriotic tune during East Fannin Elementary School’s veterans day program Wednesday, November 6.

East Fannin Elementary School student Clara Stites excitedly waved the American Flag during the school’s veterans program.

Veteran Kyle Wells spoke to those who attended East Fannin Elementary School’s veterans program about his time in the military.

American Legion Post 248 Commander Richard Crosley carried the Missing in Action/Prisoner of War (POW/MIA) flag during East Fannin Elementary School’s veterans program.

North Georgia Honor Guard member Steve Strickland posted the colors at West Fannin Elementary School’s veterans program Thursday, November 7.

West Fannin Elementary School student Ruby Rhodes led the Pledge of Allegiance during the school’s veterans program.

West Fannin Elementary School student Mailey Gibbs carried the flag of the United States Navy during the school’s veterans program.

United States Marine Corps veteran James Southerland stood to be recognized during West Fannin Elementary School’s veterans program.

Fannin County Board of Education member Mike Cole spoke about his time in the United States Marine Corps as the guest speaker of West Fannin Elementary School’s veterans program.

United States Army veteran Wayne Stiles was one of many veterans who attended West Fannin Elementary School’s veterans program and lit a candle in honor of a veteran who had fallen or is currently serving in the military.