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Ten of the author’s students at SHS are pictured with the letters they wrote to veterans recently. From the left, rear: Kelly Fortin, Ryan Lancioni, Laurie Zielinski, Cody Laboda, Mya Dubay, Hunter Adams; front: Sophie Lupone, Camden Hoyt, Zachary Hunleth, Justin Segar. Not photographed: Aden Spano, Quinn Cardaropoli, Benjamin Bazzano.
November 11, Veterans Day, is a day with which we pause to honor our military veterans, all those who served in the United States Armed Forces. It’s a day to be grateful to those who have returned home and to honor those who have not.
Mrs. Zielinski’s classes at Suffield High School wrote letters to several of our honored veterans here in Suffield. I would like to thank my students and provide a few quotes from some of their letters.
“I greatly appreciate and am so thankful that you have sacrificed your life for our freedom. On this day I will remember all that you have done for America and will forever be blessed to have you in this world.” Sophie Lupone, sophomore.
“Thank you for your service, for the bravery of knowing that you might not be making it back, for defending the freedom of the United States of America so it can be safe from harm.” Camden Hoyt, freshman.
“Without brave people like yourself, this country wouldn’t be what it is today. I also would like to thank you for helping ensure our freedom; it is because of people like you that we can live in peace, and live safely everyday.” Quinn Cardaropoli, sophomore.
“You showed your country you were brave and that you persevered while doing your time in the military.” Zachary Hunleth, senior.
“I understand that veterans don’t get remembered and I am sending this to you to let you know that I remember you.” Benjamin Bazzano, freshman.
“There were many risks that you were willing to take to make sure that we would be safe, and that our country could be protected. Thank you for risking your own life to keep us safe.” Mya Dubay, freshman.