Holy Angels students were recently discussing Veterans Day and how important these men and women are in our lives. The sixth-grade students were asked to fill in the statement: “I am thankful for veterans because…”

Claire Adams Daughter of John and Tara Adams “… they go through painful moments for us; they are heroes.”

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2017/11/web1_AdamsClaire.jpgClaire Adams Daughter of John and Tara Adams “… they go through painful moments for us; they are heroes.”

Ryan Fitchpatrick Daughter of Ronnie and Robin Fitchpatrick “… they keep our flag flying ‘red, white and blue’ .”

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2017/11/web1_FitchpatrickRyan.jpgRyan Fitchpatrick Daughter of Ronnie and Robin Fitchpatrick “… they keep our flag flying ‘red, white and blue’ .”

Emilee Van Skiver Daughter of Brent and Shelley VanSkiver “… many have died for our country- died for people they didn’t even know.”

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2017/11/web1_VanSkiverEmilee.jpgEmilee Van Skiver Daughter of Brent and Shelley VanSkiver “… many have died for our country- died for people they didn’t even know.”

ViVi Chen Daughter of Hui Chen “… they put our country first, even before themselves.”

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2017/11/web1_ChenVivi.jpgViVi Chen Daughter of Hui Chen “… they put our country first, even before themselves.”

Mara O’Leary Daughter of David and Emily O’Leary “…they are the reason we have religious freedom.”

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2017/11/web1_OLearyMara.jpgMara O’Leary Daughter of David and Emily O’Leary “…they are the reason we have religious freedom.”

Ashlyn Hamblin Daughter of Jeff Hamblin and Melissa Monnier “…veterans have to be away from their families when they risk their lives for us. Thank you for your service and everything you do for us.”

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2017/11/web1_HamblinAshlyn.jpgAshlyn Hamblin Daughter of Jeff Hamblin and Melissa Monnier “…veterans have to be away from their families when they risk their lives for us. Thank you for your service and everything you do for us.”

Becca Bihn Daughter of Shawn and Amy Bihn “…because of them, I can pray everyday.”

http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2017/11/web1_BihnBecca.jpgBecca Bihn Daughter of Shawn and Amy Bihn “…because of them, I can pray everyday.”