SPOKANE, Wash. — Preschoolers from the Northeast Youth Center honored fallen veterans for the eighth consecutive year by placing American flags and pennies on graves at Fairmount Memorial Park.
A penny left on a veteran’s headstone signifies that someone visited and paid their respects to the deceased soldier.
The Northeast Youth Center’s commitment to this tradition spans nearly a decade, creating lasting memories for participating children while ensuring veterans receive recognition.
Each year, new groups of preschoolers learn about honoring military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Friday morning tribute served as a reminder that honoring veterans transcends age and that teaching respect for military service can begin at the earliest stages of education.
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