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Yearly 'Police Appreciation Day' Hosted By Smithtown School
"To our officers, you don't get enough credit for all that you do," Dogwood Elementary School Principal Renee Carpenter said. See photos.
SMITHTOWN, NY — Dogwood Elementary School hosted its annual "Police Appreciation Day" on Monday, the Smithtown School District announced.
Law enforcement officers who are parents, guardians or siblings of Dogwood students were thanked for their service and dedication.
"To our officers, you don't get enough credit for all that you do," Principal Renee Carpenter said.
"This morning we celebrate you!"
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The school honored those who have or are currently serving by waving flags, singing songs, reciting poems and presenting cards of appreciation and thanks. Dogwood leadership students put together "patrol snack bags."
"All of us at Dogwood would like you to know that we see you," Carpenter said. "We see how you put your uniform on and head out to work each day making sacrifices to serve others. We see
you sacrifice time with your families to keep our communities a safe place for us. You are so appreciated and we are so thankful for your service."
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