Dear Hero

On Remembrance Day we read A Poppy is to Remember and discussed what it might have been like to be in the War. We brainstormed words associated with this memorable day and also said what we would ask a soldier if we had the opportunity.

For many years Cherrywood was fortunate to have Mrs Hamill on our staff, who would bring in her Grandfather every year on Remembrance Day to speak with the kids in her class. I tried to impress upon our kids just how lucky they are to have met him, as there are so few veterans of WWII living in our area. Here is an article about Grandpa Hamill from the Review:

http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/2012/11/09/memories-of-war


Since Mrs Hamill's schedule does not allow us to visit with this very special man, we decided to write him postcards to express our gratitude and to ask our questions (which were incredibly insightful I must say). Here are a few for you to enjoy.

From Dan

From Kylee

From Owen

From Robin

We are hoping that Mrs Hamill will write us with some of her Grandfather's answers. Thank you Grandpa Hamill for selflessly fighting for our freedom. You are a TRUE hero.

Love Miss Hall's Grade 4/5 Class