CLEVELAND, Wis. (WFRV) – “He simply was too much for a small town in Wisconsin, he’s so cute.”
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Reading from the book “Brownie the War Dog”, members of American Legion Post 477 joined young students in reading, spreading the spirit of America’s 250th birthday.
“It’s one of our pillars for the American Legion to work with the youth. And we figured it would be a good opportunity to teach the young the youth on” said American Legion Post Commander Kevin Nett, “How about our military and our country’s history, and yeah, it’s really exciting, you know, to be involved with it because the youth is our future.”
Kids were excited, asking about Brownie, and asking questions about what they knew about America’s history.
Students celebrate Reading Across America, learning from military books and stories, and educating the youth of Wisconsin on the history of the country.
“Being proud to be an American, and carry on the tradition that our forefathers, you know, all the way back to the 1700s, brought forth our freedoms,” said Nett, “and to get them involved in carrying on with that mission.”
Hearing stories from different Legion members on their time in service, and why it is important to be an active member in your community.
“Community is very important, and it’s a great opportunity for our young people to learn from the adults in our community, that are making a difference,” said Cleveland Elementary School Principal Ted DiStefeno, “And these all of these folks that came in today from the American Legion have, given of themselves to their country, to their community and continue to give to our young people.”
A special time for students to learn about the country’s history from the people who helped serve it.
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“They absolutely love it. To them, it’s like hearing from grandma and grandpa. For them, it’s an opportunity to learn from someone who’s had those experiences, whether it’s stateside or across our world. But it really has had a positive impact; reading to children really helps to instill that love of reading and that love of knowledge,” said DiStefano.
All of the books that were read were donated to the school, allowing kids to learn about American History all year round.
