PCI Comes Together to Honor Veterans
PCI Comes Together to Honor Veterans
Today PCI came together to recognize our staff and student body that answered the call to a grateful nation in service to our Armed Forces. With Veterans Day upon us, it was important that PCI’s Military Affairs team coordinated an effort to show our support and honor these individuals. Our campus’ interrupted classes today to hear a remembrance reading paying tribute to our Veterans, Fallen Soldiers, Prisoners of War and Missing in Action. We were all proud to wear our yellow ribbons that signify our appreciation and support of those who have served.
We acknowledged our Veterans with boutonnieres and Thank you cards. A picture and frame will soon hang at every campus with signatures from our faculty and student body as a constant reminder to pay tribute to the American Heroes that work side by side with us every day.
As a school community it is important to recognize our service members that have afforded us the wonderful gift of peace and freedom.
We remember that the men and women of the United States Military have freely chosen to protect us and give us this gift.
It is a gift that can never be reciprocated in full, and only asks for remembrance in return. We also call attention to the soldier’s families. They watch as their loved ones dedicate themselves to an uncertain future. They spend their holidays without their husbands, wives, sons, daughters, mothers and fathers. They are ever hopeful of their soldier’s safe return.
We remember that the men and women of the United States Military have freely chosen to protect us and give us this gift.
It is a gift that can never be reciprocated in full, and only asks for remembrance in return. We also call attention to the soldier’s families. They watch as their loved ones dedicate themselves to an uncertain future. They spend their holidays without their husbands, wives, sons, daughters, mothers and fathers. They are ever hopeful of their soldier’s safe return.
Let us remember and never forget their sacrifices.
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Author: Christina McMillian, Military Coordinator
Special word from PCI employee and VeteranThis month holds two days of celebration. Of course, every one associates November with thanksgiving. However, Veteran's day should make us just as thankful for the selfless service of servicemen and women. Now, I grew up in a military family: my dad retired from the Army. I work with veterans every day I come to work here at Pinnacle. These fine folks always blush a little when thanked for serving their country. I know they appreciate your thanks. As a veteran myself, I can confirm that. We appreciate your thanks!In June, 1944, Congress passed the GI Bil, giving all veterans money to attend college. Many have said this legislation was the most significant ever passed our lawmakers. I wholeheartedly agree. If you want to truly thank a veteran, give them opportunities. As a GI Bill recipient, I was able to become a teacher. If you know a vet, please thank them for their service. But make that thanks tangible by encouraging a vet you know who has not gone to college to go. These are a few resources you may find useful.Skip Lantry, Admissions Coordinator
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