Two Fargo Schools Honor Those Who Serve Our Country

Veterans Day is Friday but today, two Fargo Schools honored those who served.

The South High School band, choir and JROTC gave a packed crowd of local veterans and students a display Uncle Sam would be proud of.

A range of patriotic songs, an authentic flag folding ceremony and a speech from an Iraq veteran all helped get across to the students what tomorrow is really all about.

“I think it’s important that we show our young people, you know the freedoms that they enjoy today are because of the sacrifices veterans have made through the ages,” said JROTC Instructor, Steven Muhs.

Not only do the students get the chance to learn about the day of remembrance that dates back to the end of World War I, but veterans get the opportunity to be recognized for their service.

“It’s nice to see veterans and current military members honored,” said Vietnam War Veteran, George Sanderson.

Students at Fargo South High School weren’t the only ones getting patriotic.

A select group of students from Washington Elementary School sat down with a Korean War Veteran to hear his story.

Fourth Grade teacher Mark Seeba brought his father in to talk about serving his country.

“Just so that they understand why they have these holidays off,” said Mark. “You know these aren’t just a break from school. I encourage them, call someone that’s a veteran.”

His father, Walt Seeba, passes around his old military medals and shares his experiences in war and why it’s important to recognize veterans.

“Well I think they should realize that there were a number of wars,” said Walt. “I don’t know six or eight or whatever they were that our nation has gone through and each one had its purpose.”

Walt Seeba has been speaking to his son’s class for the last seven years.

The Official Veteran’s Day Program in Fargo will be held Friday in the Fargo Civic Center Veterans Memorial Auditorium at 10:55 am.