WEDNESDAY, November 11, 2009 – “Honoring Those Who Served: Veterans Day” with Bob Sheesley
Targeted Audience: students in grades 5 – 12.
Join Vietnam War veteran Bob Sheesley in “Honoring Those Who Served: Veterans Day”. Bob was assigned to the USS Johnston DD-821 in Viet Nam from 1967 to 1968. On this ship he worked in the weapons department, received and stored classified and confidential information, set fuses in the forward gun mount, assisted the weapons officer, and documented weapons inspections.
Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military. . . both in wartime and peacetime. Veterans Day is especially intended to thank LIVING veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that ALL those who served. . not only those who died. . . . have sacrificed and done their duty.
Ask your students what they think Veteran's Day is for? Why is it important? What does the word “veteran” mean? Inquire if any students have any relatives or acquaintances that are veterans. Have they heard any first-person stories about wartime? This videoconference will confer what a priceless gift that freedom is for students to celebrate and embrace.
Time: 9:00 and 10:00 AM (CENTRAL time zone)
Format: 45-minutes formatted into 30-minute presentation, and then 15-20 minute Q & A
Cost: $75 per site
Questions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or email chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu
REGISTER: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm