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Coast Guard Petty Officer Visits Port Jefferson Students
Petty Officer 3rd Class Bernath visited to thank students for their program writing holiday cards to service men and women.
Press release from the Port Jefferson School District:
Jan. 10, 2022
Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Brendan Bernath is heading back to his base in Lake Erie where his unit missions consist of search and rescue, law enforcement and homeland security, but first he stopped in to thank the students of Edna Louise Spear Elementary School in Port Jefferson.
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The school’s Buddy Program, the cross-grade-level initiative of fifth graders from Kari Costanza’s class and first graders in Laura Kelly’s and Paige Lohmann’s class, created and sent holiday cards of gratitude to servicemen and service women. Petty Officer 3rd Class Bernath’s visit was an opportunity to thank them on behalf of his colleagues for their gesture.
To prepare for his visit, the students brainstormed some questions from how he spent his holidays to how fast his boat travels on the water. They also created some welcome signs, choosing patriotic colors to honor him and his Coast Guard unit.
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Petty Officer 3rd Class Bernath was thoughtful and engaging with the students, sharing a firsthand glimpse into his everyday work and his mission to explore the world. He encouraged the students to learn more about the waters of Long Island and the Coast Guard stations that welcome students to tour their facilities.
This press release was produced by the Port Jefferson School District. The views expressed here are the author's own.
