Veterans Honored by Student Programs
November 11, 2016
The AF-JROTC Color Guard presented the United States, Texas and Navy flags as Lieutenant Colonel Porfirio Munoz lead the Veterans Day service for faculty veterans on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at 7 a.m. The five flights of the JROTC stood at attention while the band wind ensemble played “The Star Spangled Banner”, as arranged by Bill Moffit.
After the flags were raised, the varsity choir members sung “Amazing Grace” to a crowd of faculty and students. The wind ensemble performed “Salute to the America’s Finest” as arranged by Paul Lavender and the official songs of the US. Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines, and Air Force.
Emiliano Acosta, a freshman and an airman basic in the JROTC, holds in high esteem anyone who serves and protects this country.
“I find it respectful, and I would like to do it any day or any time because I want to be a marine when I grow up,” Acosta said. “I feel proud of myself for being able to do that. I am always going to respect veterans and people who served in the military.”
Yolanda Holden teaches history and is a veteran of the United States Navy.
“One, it’s a blessing to be here and to serve our country. And it’s an honor to not just us but to all of the veterans who fought in the wars before us, ” Holden said. “I’m grateful to Cy-Fair [ISD] and Cy-Ridge, thankful to Lieutenant Colonel Munoz and Sergeant Core, the ROTC and the marching band. It’s amazing to see this school spirit.”
Librarian Thomas Johnson is a Major in the United States Army, Reserves serving as a JAG Officer to the 75th Training Command at Ellington Field.
“When I see students honoring the military service of America’s men and women it gives me hope that they understand all the blood, sweat and treasure it takes to maintain and protect our Republic from those who would take it away,” Johnson said. “My hope is that Veterans’ Day celebrations contribute to next generation being ready to do the same.”
Veterans and Service Members of Cypress Ridge
- Yusuf Dadabhoy, United States Navy
- Justo Jaimes, United States Marine Corps
- Danny Harrell , United States Air Force
- Yolanda Holden, United States Navy
- Porfirio Munoz, United States Air Force
- Thomas Johnson, United States Army
- James Core, United States Air Force (not pictured)
- Bryan Moses, United States Army (not pictured)
- Archie Grigsby, United States Air Force (not pictured)
