Sec. Gale asks to hear about school events honoring veterans

As teachers, principals and supervisors finalize plans for recognizing local veterans in their schools and classrooms, they are reminded by Secretary of State John Gale to share details of their activities with his office. 

In exchange, he will send a certificate, acknowledging their participation in the Honor a Veteran program.

The program, which started almost 10 years ago, recognizes the efforts of educators and their students, to mark the sacrifices of veterans and their families in unique and special ways.

“I launched the program back in 2008, after taking part in an event put on at Barr Middle School in Grand Island,” explained Gale. “Now, schools take an entire day and sometimes a whole week, to devote to curriculum and programs that include military servicemen and women.”

Gale said while the certificate from his office is a small gesture of appreciation, the gratitude shown to veterans through their own communities is priceless. “An event like this helps foster civic engagement, at all levels.” 

Schools that want to share details of their programs can email the Secretary of State at sos.events@nebraska.gov.