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The program entitled What is a hero? was implemented over the course of last school year through funding received from a CWCEA grant. 1st Sgt Slattery, Miss Golembeski's friend from high school, was deployed in Iraq for seven months with his Marine Corps Battery. The group left on Sunday, September 24, 2006 and was stationed north of the Euphrates River. During this time, students were exposed to related literature and correspond with him during this tour of duty. With great pleasure, Lincoln School students hosted 1st Sgt Slattery and gave him a "Hero's Welcome" during a special assembly in May. It was a memorable event for all in attendance. Students will again correspond with their new Marine Friend during the 2007-2008 school year as 1st Sgt Slattery is being redeployed in October.
1st Sgt Slattery shows off the flags colored by Lincoln School Students that he proudly displayed in his tent.
Let’s Say Thanks The mission of Let's Say Thanks is to provide a way for individuals across the country to recognize U.S. troops stationed overseas. When you visit this site, you have the opportunity to send a free personalized postcard greeting to deployed servicemen and women. This site is sponsored by Xerox. Some of the sentiments written by our students included... Thank you for defending our country. You are definitely the strongest of the strong and the bravest of the brave. I believe in you and wish you the best. You make the USA the best country to live in. Let Freedom Ring in our Free American Country! We will always keep you in our hearts, in our prayers, and in our minds with pure appreciation for your service. Keep safe and pray for a speedy return home. Thank you for your support. I wish you luck, and I want you to know that you are being appreciated by friends, loved ones, and me. Happy Holidays and I think you are a great person for doing this. We will probably never meet, but I think you are an amazing person! I am very thankful that you are helping to serve our country. I am proud of you and you are very brave. It takes a lot of courage to do what you are doing. I am amazed that you are so brave to fight for our country. I will be praying for you. Thank you for fighting for our country. I hope I will see you, and I hope you come back Okay. I bet your family misses you so much and also I bet that they love you. Thank you! I am very thankful that you are fighting for us. You are serving our one and only America...it’s the best! I would like to wish you luck. It is very nice to think this is your duty. Good Luck! I am so happy we have a free country. You have done a good job. You are the best for serving our country. Thank you! I am so happy that you are serving our country. I hope you are okay. Thank you for everything! It must be hard to not see your family and loved ones for a while. But you fighting for our country’s safety is so brave. I think I speak for everyone else when I say, “Thank you!”
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