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KELLER ISD HONORS MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS AND OTHER SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN AT TONIGHT'S GAME
Keller ISD plans to honor service men and women past and present at the "Honor the Armed Forces Night" at Fossil Ridge's homecoming game against Grapevine at KISD Athletic Complex TONIGHT.

The day began with a group of six Medal of Honor recipients who were recognized at a breakfast reception at the Education Center. From there, the Medal of Honor Recipients had the opportunity to visit each of KISD's three high schools and share with students their experiences and acts of bravery while serving America.

The Medal of Honor is awarded to members of the Armed Services that, while engaged in a conflict, performed acts of life-risking bravery and self sacrifice that stood out by going above and beyond the regular call of duty. More than 3,400 such medals have been awarded to military personnel since the award's inception in 1862.

The Medal of Honor Recipients are:
Thomas Norris
Jon Cavaiani
Michael Edwin Thorton
Bruce P. Crandall
Nicholas Oresko
Patrick Henry Brady


All men and women who have served in the armed forces will be recognized at TONIGHT'S varsity football game. First, all veterans and current service men and women will be admitted free to the game, and then they will also be asked to join the teams on the field during pregame as honorary captains for the evening.

"There are very few public opportunities to recognize excellence and service," said KISD Athletic Director Bob DeJonge. "We honor all those who have served and stand in awe of those few that are recipients of our highest honor - the Medal of Honor. The game alone will be exciting, but the addition of the tribute to these service men and women will make it an event to remember."

Service men and women in attendance are asked to meet at the flag pole on the south end of the stadium at 6:50 p.m. From there they will be escorted to midfield for the coin toss. The Medal of Honor recipients will be recognized and introduced at midfield at that time.

"This is a great opportunity to show our service men and women how much we appreciate everything they have done for our country and are continuing to do," said Superintendent James Veitenheimer. "It is just a small gesture, but hopefully it will remind the community of the sacrifices made by our armed forces to protect our country. It is our honor to host these outstanding individuals."



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