Celebrating Veteran's Day a week early at Prairie Point

On Tuesday, November 2, 8th grade students at Prairie Point Middle School and 9th Grade Academy had the honor of celebrating Veteran's Day a week early. Army Corporal Gene Blount (Ret.) from Victor, Iowa and Army Air Corps Staff Sergeant Leon Mehring (Ret.) from Cedar Rapids visited Prairie Point to talk about their experiences during World War II and their recent visit to Washington DC on board an Honor Flight. These two World War II veterans shared stories, photos, and memorabilia from World War II. Their willingness to talk openly about their experiences was a lesson that these 8th graders won't soon forget. These gentlemen are the embodiment of what Tom Brokaw meant when he said that they are "the greatest generation." Although Mr. Blount and Mr. Mehring would not admit it, they are truly heroes and we are grateful for their service and their visit to our school.