Rogers Elementary ‘Remembers One’ During Their Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade
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On Friday, May 22, Rogers students and staff honored fallen soldiers at its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. The event began with a parade around the school block, led by Berkley Public Safety.
“Remember One,” the theme of the day, connected throughout the morning. The students, wearing red, white and blue, wore a ‘dog tag’ of a fallen soldier around their neck. Teachers shared with students that Memorial Day is not just a day for a parade and barbecue, it is a day to take the time to remember at least one soldier’s name who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. During the ceremony, students performed songs and showcased the number of fallen soldiers as a reminder of the lives lost and the importance of remembering them on this day. In addition, students honored Sgt. Nathaniel Ballor a US Army soldier who passed away while in service. Sgt. Ballor’s mother was a guest of honor at the Rogers Memorial Day event, and she shared, “Fallen soldiers are still with us in our hearts and their sacrifice for our country did not go without consideration.” Mrs. Ballor shared her son’s story with the students and families and was deeply touched by the event.
The student body pledged to never forget the person on their dog tags and honor them on Memorial Day. BHS student and former Rogers student Tommy Shelp ended the ceremony with a rendition of Taps on the trumpet.