On November 11th, Veteran’s Day, OLQA School hosted a moving ceremony honoring our Veterans. Thank you to Mrs. Bosley and Mrs. Swatsek, PSA Catholic Program Chairpersons, for coordinating this very special Veteran’s Day Salute.
Students gathered in the Jr. High Courtyard to share in the presentation of the flag by student Color Guards and to listen to the stories of guest Veteran’s and honor those in attendance. Our school was honored to have in attendance these Veterans:
First speaker: Steven M Muldowney (father to Julia in 6th)
Second speaker: Willmington Games (father to Mia in kinder and Milan in 2nd)
Third speaker: Col. Retired Eleas Casillas (grandfather to Avery Baum – 5th grade)
Attendees:
Frank Gibson – grandfather to Annie (6th) and Tommy (4th) Gibson
Harold Tauss – grandfather to Bridget Flanagan (kinder)
Joe DiStanislao – grandfather to Grace (8th) and Julia (6th) Noya
John DiBello (friend of Joe DiStanislao)
Joseph Fascenelli – grandfather to Roman Brand (1st grade)
Joe Dudenhoeffer – father to Garrett Dudenhoeffer (1st grade)