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Riverside School Hosts 24th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Students paid tribute to the men and women who have served their country during Riverside School's annual Veterans Day ceremony on Monday.

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Local children observe a moment of silence as Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey lays a wreath honoring the nation’s fallen heroes. (Courtesy of Stefany Sekara Morris.)
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Riverside Principal Jason Martín delivers opening remarks. (Courtesy of Stefany Sekara Morris.)
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Riverside students Charlotte and Grace Glazer with their grandfather, veteran Charles L. Glazer. (Courtesy of Stefany Sekara Morris.)
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Veterans and honorees stand for the singing of the National Anthem by the Riverside School Chorus. (Courtesy of Stefany Sekara Morris.)
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Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey raises the flag. (Courtesy of Stefany Sekara Morris.)
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Riverside first grader Grace Kennedy presents flowers to veteran and former Riverside parent, Steve Kilcullen. (Courtesy of Stefany Sekara Morris.)
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Riverside students and teachers take in an inspiring message about service from veteran Steve Kilcullen. (Courtesy of Stefany Sekara Morris.)

GREENWICH, CT — On Monday, Nov. 11, Riverside School hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony to honor local veterans.

The ceremony opened with remarks from Riverside Principal Jason Martín, followed by the raising of the flag by Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey.

Students with relatives who served in the military presented flowers to those family members. Heavey then laid a wreath to honor fallen service men and women while "Taps" was performed by local resident Vin Lukason.

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Steve Kilcullen, the father of former Riverside students, gave remarks to current students about what it means to "serve," and encouraged students to find their own way to serve their communities. Attendees also enjoyed musical performances by the Riverside School Chorus.

The event was well-attended, with a crowd that included First Selectman Fred Camillo, local veterans, Riverside School students, parents, and staff.

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