Glenmont Job Corps honored Veterans Day and those who served by participating in several events on and off Center on November 11th.

“We recognize the enormous sacrifices that are made to grant us the opportunities that we have in our country and personal lives,” said Center Director Korey Adams.

The Center Director, Student Government, staff and members of the student body participated in a flag raising ceremony on Veteran’s Day morning. The flag was raised, balloons were released and several student leaders shared some personal stories.

In addition, several members of Ms. Traore’s CNA class made a flag poster and wrote thank you letters to the outstanding men and women who serve our country. They delivered these letters to nursing home patients at the Stratton Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Albany.

“I liked visiting the Vets and hearing about what they did in the war,” said CNA student Ashante Boyd. “At first I felt a bit uncomfortable but then I got used to it. It made me think that I am in the right field,” she added. “The service they provided to our country is really inspirational.”

Several of the patients were visibly moved by the letters the students wrote and the kindness they bestowed. “Hector (a VA patient) started crying when we read our letter to him,” said Sha’Queena Prince, CNA student. “The Veterans were really happy we visited and that made me feel really good too,” she said.

Excerpts from letters written by Ms. Traore’s CNA class

“Thank you for keeping us safe, for ensuring that our liberties are protected and for protecting our freedom. Thank you!”

“Thank you for your effort which allows me to live free. Thank you for your valor that allows me to be me. Thank you for your labors which keep our skies clean. Thank you for your courage that keeps our land pure. Thank you sincerely and hope this letter could give you a glimpse on my appreciation”

“Thank you for fighting for me and making my country a safe place to live in peace. Thank you for servicing us and being in the state of mind you were in to get the job done and thank you for coming back alive.”