Park View Joins in Patriot Day Celebration for Payson City

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Payson City invited Park View's 5th grade to sing at the Patriot Day celebration held at the city park. There they not only honored our US troops, but specifically paid tribute to our local heroes: police officers and fire fighters. Almost 80 children, led by Mrs. Searcy, our music specialist, sang a patriotic medley including such favorites as , "God Bless America," "My County Tis of Thee," and "America the Beautiful." Dressed in their best red, white, and blue, the children were initially nervous, but found it much more fun than they thought. Violet Andrew said, "It made me feel good to sing for everyone. It made me remember why we have this day and reminded me what happened to the Twin Towers." Harley Walker explained, "I was a little nervous at first, but then I thought of this happy thought, 'It's exciting to sing for all of those people that protect us, the military, veterans, police, and fire fighters." We are very proud of our 5th graders. They did a wonderful job!
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Kristie Reynolds