tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post5373853247599552233..comments2024-03-26T23:38:39.659-07:00Comments on Mrs. Yollis' Classroom Blog: Thank You, Veterans! Mrs. Yollishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553708205781596148noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-46184364643512003992016-12-02T11:53:10.756-08:002016-12-02T11:53:10.756-08:00@ Barb,
Thank you for sharing your moving history...@ Barb,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your moving history with us.<br /><br />I too was very deeply touched by this blog post and the very special program honoring Veterans. I especially loved that specific Veterans directly related to Mrs. Yollis' students were incorporated. What a beautiful job done!<br /><br />When Elie was younger we too went as servers in a local restaurant that would open its doors to Veterans that day and prepared a super special luncheon for all volunteers to serve. We met amazing Veterans. Our local library also hosted a Veterans Day program where Veterans would share their stories with us.<br /><br />How many generations in your family have lived in the United States of America? How many served? <br /><br />Best,<br />Liat (Elie's Mom)Liat (Elie's Mom)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-68693857827217655492016-11-28T21:00:24.204-08:002016-11-28T21:00:24.204-08:00Dear Amanda,
There is a long history of military ...Dear Amanda,<br /><br />There is a long history of military service in your family about which you should know. I will start with Papa Roger's side of the family. <br /><br />Your grandfather, Papa Roger, was a lieutenant in the US Army. Lieutenants are officers. He went through something called ROTC training while he was in college to become one. He expected to serve in the Korean War, but by the time he was done with his training, the war in Korea was over. He served the remainder of his time in the Army during peace time.<br /><br />His father, your great grandfather, was not as lucky, but he was very fortunate. He was also in the US Army. He served during WWI and survived. I don't know much more than that because he didn't speak about it much to Papa Roger. I never met your great grandfather because he passed away long before I was born. I am named after him - he and I share the exact same name.<br /><br />Your Nana Jacky's father and both of her uncles were also in the military. They were all in WWII. Your great grandfather was named John, but went by Jack. He died during WWII, but both of his brothers survived. You have met both of them. One was your Uncle Jimmy who was in the Navy, but you won't remember him because you were too young. The other was your Uncle George who will always be a US Marine. Uncle George and Aunt Vee, his wife, came to our house many times. Both Uncle George and Uncle Jimmy served in the South Pacific "theater." You will learn a lot about it eventually. <br /><br />Nana Jacky also had a brother (Micheal) who served in the US Army during Vietnam. Nana Jacky said that before he went to war he was a happy-go-lucky guy, but being in Vietnam changed him. He didn't speak much about his experience there. I have several wonderful memories of him... but my favorite is about an epic water-balloon fight when I was about your age.<br /><br />You also have an Uncle David who is a US Marine. He also served during Vietnam. His job was as a Door Gunner on helicopters. He would keep his fellow Marines safe as they got on and off the choppers. He likes to talk about his service and if you want to ask him questions, you can.<br /><br />I will save the stories of the women in our family who also served our country during WWII - one was even on your mother's side of the family in Italy!<br /><br />All of your family that served in the armed forces were very brave and strong as were the people with whom they served and the men and women who continue to serve our nation. We must always be grateful to them and keep them in our hearts and memories.<br /><br />-DadSam - Amanda's dadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-58478761009381025452016-11-20T19:54:03.758-08:002016-11-20T19:54:03.758-08:00Dear Mrs.Yollis,
I like Veterans day a lot! I kno...Dear Mrs.Yollis,<br />I like Veterans day a lot! I know a couple of facts about veterans, I am not very informed on veterans because I do not study veterans! should I tell you what I know?!Kimberlynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-31495142495639670542016-11-14T20:27:44.358-08:002016-11-14T20:27:44.358-08:00Dear Ross,
I was so moved by the way you told the...Dear Ross,<br /><br />I was so moved by the way you told the history of veteran’s in your family. Your family history is a long legacy of service to others. <br /><br />I was especially impressed by the lesson your father imparted to you about forgiving as a way to move forward in friendship. Coming from someone (your father) who was a P.O.W. and who survived that ordeal, it is doubly impressive. Your father could just as well have become resentful and bitter with his captors and his situation but he chose the higher ground. What an amazing man and what a powerful lesson to pass along to his family and now to all of us. <br /><br />I can’t thank you enough for sharing this amazing story!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Barb (Nolan’s Grandma from Wisconsin) Barbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-83021468083408241292016-11-11T19:45:48.026-08:002016-11-11T19:45:48.026-08:00Dear Mrs. Yollis and Class,
Here in Australia we ...Dear Mrs. Yollis and Class,<br /><br />Here in Australia we also remember our veterans on November 11 but we call it Remembrance Day. <br /><br />I had a Great Uncle Ernie who went to France in WWI but didn't return. He was killed in action.<br /><br />My father was also a veteran but, unlike his Uncle Ernie, he returned after WW2. Both had served in the Australian Army although I had uncles in other services.<br /><br />My father had been taken as a P.O.W. to the Japanese when British forces surrendered to the Japanese on February 15, 1942. When Japan surrendered in 1945, he was able to return to Australia but many of his fellow soldiers did not. <br /><br />Despite the suffering for both him and others while a P.O.W., he always taught me not to hate. He had said the Japanese soldiers were as much victims of their then society as he was. I try to live by the lesson he taught, we need to forgive others if we are to move on in friendship.<br /><br />Ross Mannell<br />Teacher (retired), N.S.W., AustraliaRoss Mannellhttp://rossmannellcomments.edublogs.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-45451477148660803432016-11-11T11:59:11.021-08:002016-11-11T11:59:11.021-08:00Dear Mrs. Yollis and Class,
It's finally Vete...Dear Mrs. Yollis and Class,<br /><br />It's finally Veterans Day! Today reminds me of the assembly that the Student Council held on Wednesday. <br /><br />Here are a couple of engaging facts.<br /><br />1. World War I ended on November 11th, at the 11th hour. It is also the 11th month.<br />2. Today there are about 24 million veterans alive.<br /> <br />Red, white, and blue,<br />Dyl♕n B.Dyl♕n B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-63527629439609976562016-11-11T11:37:00.913-08:002016-11-11T11:37:00.913-08:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
As a 5th grade teacher I want t...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br />As a 5th grade teacher I want to tell you how much I enjoyed reading about all of the Veterans that are related to your students as well as your superintendent. It is something I would like to do next year with my students. Thank you for the inspiration.<br />Mrs. GMrs. Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-31725650977257164592016-11-10T12:47:46.600-08:002016-11-10T12:47:46.600-08:00Dear Mrs. Yollis and class,
I really enjoyed read...Dear Mrs. Yollis and class,<br /><br />I really enjoyed reading this blog post about Veterans Day, and the pictures are great. <br />My Grandfather (Cora's Great Grandfather) served in the military, and flew a fighter jet in World War II. His plane was actually shot down over the Pacific Ocean, and he was rescued by a ship. Could you imagine that? <br />We should respect and always thank Veterans for their service to our country. They are one of the main reasons we are able to enjoy freedom, and Democracy in the United States!<br /><br />Sincerely, <br />Jason (Cora's Dad)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-51244860043676615842016-11-10T09:57:14.548-08:002016-11-10T09:57:14.548-08:00Dear Mrs. Yollis and Class,
I was so happy to rea...Dear Mrs. Yollis and Class,<br /><br />I was so happy to read about your school’s special program honoring Veterans this week. The photos and information about specific Veterans directly related to your students was also very interesting.<br /><br />When my Dad, Nolan’s great-grandfather, was alive, every Veteran’s Day he and my Mom would attend a special luncheon hosted by students from the local high school. It would be held at the high school and the students acted as servers. The students not only served a delicious meal to the Veteran’s but also visited with them and thanked them for their service to our country and to all of us. I believe they also put on a small program for their enjoyment. I always thought it was so wonderful that the students and their teachers took time out of their busy schedule to honor these heroes and remember all those who did not come back from their tour of duty. Every year my Dad would beam when he would tell me about the special day he had with the students.<br /><br />Honoring our Veterans not only makes our Veterans feel proud and appreciated but it also reminds each of us how lucky we are to have brave men and women in all branches of service. Kudos to your school and each of you for keeping this tradition of remembering and appreciating our Veteran’s alive.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Barb (Nolan’s Grandma from Wisconsin)Barbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-57855950151648473552016-11-10T07:35:52.537-08:002016-11-10T07:35:52.537-08:00Dear Chaolin,
I am very exited to hear from you is...Dear Chaolin,<br />I am very exited to hear from you is everything good I hope you are learning fun stuff I am learning about the ocean! Yesterday I went to an aquariam on an field trip! What are you learning about? At my school we take the day off because of Veterans day! Blog back soon.Kimberlynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-32667258432592510722016-11-10T07:31:18.242-08:002016-11-10T07:31:18.242-08:00Dear Mrs.Yollis,
I am very exited about Veterans D...Dear Mrs.Yollis,<br />I am very exited about Veterans Day, my school is celebrating Veterans Day by not having school on Friday. I am doing project about my field trip to an aquariam in long beach! It is about ocean wildlife I have written about manta rays otters and how to protect them! I hope you blog back soon!Kimberlynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-33550454291780871652016-11-09T19:35:06.013-08:002016-11-09T19:35:06.013-08:00Dear Mrs. Yollis and class,
I am in middle school...Dear Mrs. Yollis and class,<br /><br />I am in middle school, and I very much appreciate our Veterans. I miss assemblies like you had today. Thank you for this blog post. I really think it makes us remember what Veterans Day is all about and why we appreciate our veterans. They do so much for our country. Just think; if we didn't have soldiers and veterans, a lot more would go wrong. That is why I love celebrating Vetern's day. Sadly, I do not have any friends or family who have been in the army or are veterans. <br />How do you commemorate our veterans on Veteran's Day.<br /><br />From,<br />Jade (Elie's sister's friend)Jade (Elie's sister's friend)noreply@blogger.com