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30 | September 19, 2019 | The Northbrook tower School northbrooktowerdaily.com Willowbrook School salutes first responders 7 Patriot Day ceremony marked 18th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks Submitted by District 30 Willowbrook School staff and students donned red, white and blue while proudly singing “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” at the school’s Patriot Day ceremony on Wednesday to mark the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Principal Dr. Scott Carlson explained that Patriot Day is also called the National Day of Service and Remembrance and told the students how Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama named this day a national holiday to remember those who were lost in the 2001 attacks. Carlson also stressed to the students how important it is to thank a first responder on this tragic day in history. “Patriots — like our Officer Joel Detloff, of the Glenview Police Department, gives high-fives to WIllowbrook students Sept. 11, ahead of the school’s Patriot Day ceremony. Photos submitted firefighters, policemen, paramedics and soldiers — came to the rescue and helped,” Carlson said. “Americans were scared, but we took care of each other. We all helped each other that day. “We remember people hurt on Sept. 11 and the bravery of the patriots who came to the rescue of so many people. This is a day to be proud of our country, our people and our community.” . “It is now time to show appreciation and thank all of our local first responders who protect us and keep us safe every day,” Carlson added. Present at Willowbrook School’s Patriot Day assembly were the following first responders: Officer Pat Staunton from the Chicago Police Department (who is also the husband of Willowbrook Reading Specialist Jeannine Staunton); Northbrook Deputy Fire Chief David Schweihs (who is also a Willowbrook parent); Officers Joel Detloff, Joe Curtis and Rafael Donor, and Cmdr. Patrick Schuster of the Glenview Police Department; Lt. Derek Selzer and firefighters Danny Miller and Vince Spalo of the Glenview Fire Department. Carlson told students the Willowbrook students thank local first responders. true definition of a patriot: “Someone who defends their country against enemies; a person who feels strong support for their country; and someone who spends their life serving their country or community, like the aforementioned first responders.” He reminded everyone to thank a patriot, either face-to-face with a handshake or wave, or by writing them a letter. “Be a patriot. Follow the six pillars of the Character Counts! coalition: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship,” Carlson said. The assembly concluded with a moment of silence, led by music teacher Kurt Barker. Before heading to class, teachers and students had the opportunity to thank first responders while they visited the firetruck, ambulance and police car that were parked in front of the school. Groups of children handed their handmade thank-you cards to the police officers and firefighters. A first responder wearing showed off his thank you card, which read, “Thank you for your time, and for keeping us safe.” District 27 students reflect on freedom, democracy in U.S. Submitted Content To commemorate Patriot Day, students and staff at Hickory Point and Shabonee took time on Sept. 11 to reflect on freedom and democracy. The students sang patriotic songs, and in the case of those at Hickory Point, watch the raising of the American flag. RIGHT: Hickory Point students watch the raising of the American flag on Sept. 11. Photo Submitted
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