Addison Trail and Willowbrook honor veterans in recognition of Veterans Day

Top left: On Nov. 8, Addison Trail welcomed veterans and first responders in honor of Veterans Day (Nov. 11). They are pictured with Addison Trail students who plan to serve in the military. Top right: Mike Masello shows Addison Trail senior Isabella India (who plans to join the National Guard) photos from his years of service in the U.S. Army. Bottom: Hats and coats of veterans visiting Addison Trail fill the rack during the Veterans Day Luncheon.

Pictured are displays at Addison Trail with photos and items of veterans with a connection to the school or the Village of Addison.

American flags line the entryway to Willowbrook on Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day.

Addison Trail and Willowbrook recently honored those who have served in the U.S. military in remembrance of Veterans Day.

On Nov. 8, Addison Trail invited members of the Addison Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7446 and other veterans, as well as the Addison Police Department and the Addison Fire Protection District, to a luncheon. Participants watched a video and saw a display in the media center that featured photos and items of veterans with a connection to Addison Trail or the Village of Addison. The school also recognized current students who plan to serve in the military.

At Willowbrook, American flags lined the entryway to the school on Nov. 11. Willowbrook staff members who have served also read announcements at the start of each period that day to share information about the branches of the military and the history of Veterans Day.