Hi 

I am Diane Birdwell (CPT, MI, USAR). I teach World History at Bryan Adams H S in Dallas, TX. 

Every year, I and the JROTC leaders host an event for about 400 students called, "Operation Met A Hero," when they get to interview vets--and currently serving personnel. It is a rotating round table event, where the students meet a vet (small group  of kids-6-8) and learn about their time in uniform--and after. After 20 minutes, the kids then rotate to the next veteran. So, they get to meet 4-5 vets, all from different backgrounds, MOS', service branches and times of service. 

Would it be possible to somehow send an invitation to your members in the Dallas area who are vets? I think that their additional service of Patriot Rides would be wonderful for the kids to learn about......

This event does not glorify war, but rather, shows my students that first person accounts are the original sources of history that are rarely learned, PLUS, we all had different experiences while in uniform. 

Please let me know? 

Thanks. 


Diane