PHOTOS: Veterans Get Warm Welcome At West Babylon Elementary Schools

WEST BABYLON, NY — Veterans were honored with heartfelt appreciation at two West Babylon elementary schools on Monday as students, staff, and community members gathered to celebrate Veterans Day.

At John F. Kennedy Elementary School, students welcomed family members and local veterans for a breakfast in the cafeteria before a recognition ceremony in the gymnasium. Principal Denisha Van Liew and several students spoke about the importance of honoring those who served, and each veteran received a personalized certificate of appreciation.

Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney and Town Clerk Gerry Compitello attended the event, thanking the veterans for their service and sacrifice.

At South Bay Elementary School, students also hosted a Veterans Day celebration. Each student invited a veteran to join them, sharing essays they had written about the heroes in their lives before sitting down together for breakfast.

District officials said both events aimed to help students understand the significance of service and express gratitude to those who have defended the nation.