High school juniors and seniors were honored on Tuesday for Military Signing Day at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.Students from across the state cam
High school juniors and seniors were honored on Tuesday for Military Signing Day at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum. High school juniors and seniors were honored on Tuesday for Military Signing Day at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.The future marines, soldiers, pilots, and sailors were joined at the celebration by past and present service members cheering them on.
"It's so great to recognize these young people that sometimes don't get appropriately recognized by their peers or by other parents," Major General John Harris with the Ohio Air and Army National Guard told ABC 6. "In the past, the question is always been 'Why not for your college?' Now, our society recognizes that these young people were going on to an honorable profession and having the opportunity like this today to honor them, just warms your heart.
Samantha Dauterman was one of the students who pledged today, and told ABC 6 she chose to serve because she can see the community members she's serving for.Mihle Mnyanda, who is joining the U.S. Marine Corps. said this is his way to give back to the U.S. for what it's given him. "I'm not from the U.S., I'm from South Africa," he told ABC 6. "So this is my thank you for the U.S. and all it has done for me."served as the emcee for the event.
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