On November 14, 2024, Sunrise Elementary School hosted a Veterans Day breakfast and recognition ceremony. Students, staff, and military or veteran family members enjoyed a buffet breakfast.
After the meal, everyone gathered outside to join the VFW’s Honor Guards for the playing of Taps and a gun salute to honor the veterans and remember those who have served.
Honor Guard members display the flag
Some of the veterans in attendance were Tom Keaton (Marines), Harry Bussard (Army), Bill Gulassa (Marines), Dale Kaukonen (Army), David Dunn (Navy), and Pat Marchand (Navy)
Roman (grade 4) and Emilio (grade 1) Navarrete with father, Alejandro Navarrete (Army)
5th-grader Gabby Cole with grandfather, Chuck McGibbeny (Marines)
Bode (grade 5) and Gwyneth (grade 1) Martin with their grandfather, Ronald Martin (Army)
3rd-grader Levi Skiffington with his grandfather, Richard Loughner (Army)
3rd-grader Nicholas Clark with father, Scott Clark (Army), and 3rd-grader Quinnley Fensch with her cousin, Matt Pyle (Marines)