Corpus Christi (KIII News) — Students at Cunningham Middle School held an event Thursday morning to honor veterans in the Coastal Bend.
They hosted their annual Salute to Veterans event as a way to show their appreciation for local active-duty service people and veterans.
Former Assistant Principal and Veterans Band Coordinator Ram Chavez conducted a ceremony for the event. Chavez was happy to be able to try and teach students a bit about what being a veteran is like.
"Well, I want to really give them the impression of what a veteran really is," Chavez said. "When they look at us they should see a young man -- 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 25 -- because young men and women are the ones that fight the wars."
Chavez said he is happy students are so eager to learn when veterans speak and how they pay such close attention.
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