What child doesn't love a parade?
This year's Veterans Day parade was attended by many children, along with their families. The children were eager to enjoy the floats and bands that passed by, and anticipated the candy that was often thrown in their direction by parade participants.
One group of children, however, was there to give instead of receive. When offered candy, the children politely declined, telling the Veterans, "No thank you. I don't need any, but I have this for you."
"Our church, First Baptist of Branson, put up a wall with these cards, where people could write a message to the Veterans," explained one Branson mom. "There were several cards left over, and our Pastor said we could bring them to the parade and have the kids hand them out."
The cards offered thanks to the veterans for their service and sacrifices. The project not only gave the children a lesson in patriotism, but also instilled in them the value that it is better to give than to receive.
Congratulations to these young people on a job well done!
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