Photos and story courtesy Melissa Phillips
Indian Knoll Elementary hosted some special guests on Friday in honor of Veterans Day. All veterans who have a family member attending the school were invited to a celebration featuring patriotic music from the Sequoyah High School band along with the 5th and 6th grade chorus from Indian Knoll.
The school has hosted this event since 2011. Principal Dr. Ann Gazell has orchestrated this event for 12 years total, while previously serving as principal at Arnold Mill and at Free Home Elementary.
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This year as a special treat, SPC Joshua Perdue, based in Ft. Carson, CO, spoke with his family via Skype, including his daughter Joscelyn, who was surprised to see her dad on the big screen.
Chief of Canton Police Robert Merchant, a former Marine, was the keynote speaker, who told the kids about the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
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