Hamilton County students honor America's veterans

  • Marine Maj. Brian Bresnahan delivers remarks at the Hampton School Veterans Day program on Monday.
    Marine Maj. Brian Bresnahan delivers remarks at the Hampton School Veterans Day program on Monday.
  • Students in Giltner recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the school's Veterans Day program on Monday
    Students in Giltner recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the school's Veterans Day program on Monday
  • Aurora teachers Tim Elge (left) and Brenda Klawonn were both honored by the Aurora American Legion Post 42 Monday during a Veteran’s Day program for their efforts in the Heroes and Huskies project.
    Aurora teachers Tim Elge (left) and Brenda Klawonn were both honored by the Aurora American Legion Post 42 Monday during a Veteran’s Day program for their efforts in the Heroes and Huskies project.
  • The Hawk Harmonies ensemble from Hampton School sings “Grateful Nation” for the Hampton Veterans Day program on Monday morning.
    The Hawk Harmonies ensemble from Hampton School sings “Grateful Nation” for the Hampton Veterans Day program on Monday morning.
  • Four Giltner veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor during Giltner Public Schools’ Veterans Day program. The quilts were presented by the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild, the Grand Island Quilt of Valor group. Veterans who received their quilt of valor includes, front from left: Allen Miller, Brian Miller, Kevin Miller, Kenneth Paul Colburn. The veterans were drapped with their quilts by Allen’s wife Kay, Janie Murphy, Darci Higgins Williamson and Kenneth’s wife Ann respectively during the ceremony.
    Four Giltner veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor during Giltner Public Schools’ Veterans Day program. The quilts were presented by the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild, the Grand Island Quilt of Valor group. Veterans who received their quilt of valor includes, front from left: Allen Miller, Brian Miller, Kevin Miller, Kenneth Paul Colburn. The veterans were drapped with their quilts by Allen’s wife Kay, Janie Murphy, Darci Higgins Williamson and Kenneth’s wife Ann respectively during the ceremony.
  • Five Aurora veterans received Quilt of Valor honors during Monday’s program at the school. Those include from left: Aaron Nilson, Roger Levering, Dana Kort, Gale Christenson and Priscilla Balasa.
    Five Aurora veterans received Quilt of Valor honors during Monday’s program at the school. Those include from left: Aaron Nilson, Roger Levering, Dana Kort, Gale Christenson and Priscilla Balasa.

    Schools in Aurora, Giltner and Hampton and High Plains Community Schools presented programs in salute of area veterans on Monday for Veterans Day. Student bands played patriotic music, students sang songs honoring the service of veterans, individual service members were recognized and speeches were given by former military members. And all of it against a backdrop of red, white and blue. In addition, the programs at Aurora and Giltner included presentations of Quilts of Valor. At HPC a parade was also held to recognize veterans. 
    This weeks' Aurora News-Register includes articles detailing three of those programs, as well as the military histories of those who received Quilts of Valor. Find it all in the print or e-editions of this week's ANR. Links to the online versions of the stories are posted below.

    Aurora School

    Aurora Quilts of Valor

    Giltner School

    Giltner Quilts of Valor

    Hampton School