Brentwood Students Honor Veterans, Paws Of War At Special Ceremony

BRENTWOOD, NY — Brentwood's Freshman Campus held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 9, honoring the courage, sacrifice and service of the nation's veterans.

This year's program featured special guests from Paws of War, a nonprofit organization that supports veterans and their families through programs that connect them with trained service dogs.

“Looking around the room, I saw our students listening attentively and waving their flags, with our educators and staff joining in that same spirit of appreciation,” Superintendent Wanda Ortiz-Rivera said. “It was a beautiful tribute. We want to thank the Freshman Campus leaders, Paws of War, our student participants and everyone who helped make this ceremony possible. To all our veterans, thank you for your service and sacrifice.”

Assistant Principal Nicholas Scott, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, and Principal Reinaldo Latorre jointly led the ceremony.

Students enrolled in the school's American Sign Language course signed the Pledge of Allegiance, while the Brentwood AFJROTC Fighting Falcons Color Guard presented the colors.