Students Hear From Local Heroes

Photo courtesy of Westhampton Beach School District

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Westhampton Beach High School students heard not only war stories from veterans from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5350, based in Quogue, but also narratives of patriotism and heroics.

Throughout the day on Nov. 10, the veterans spoke to American history students, who thanked the veterans for their service and listened carefully about the veterans’ service to our country, as well as their sacrifices.

In Korey Williams’ 11th-grade class, students heard from veterans Phil Keith, Paul Haines, Pete Cuthbert and Ed Cartoski, who were among12 veterans who visited the school.

During Williams’ class, students heard first-hand what boot camp was like, about the draft and how Mr. Cuthbert had to leave his wife and two-week old baby behind when was deployed to Korea. Kids also learned about a bullet Keith carries around to remind him of an injury he endured, as well the sacrifies made by fellow soldiers.