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St. Damian students pay homage to U.S. veterans

Students from St. Damian School in Oak Forest observe Veterans Day with a schoolwide parade and prayer service on Nov. 11, 2021. Rain prohibited them from processing to a nearby veterans memorial for the service so they moved the program into the church. Students began the day making posters in their classrooms. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Baylana Beltran of St. Damian School decorates a thank you message for veterans. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Joseph Gulli colors a patriotic star in preparation for the school-wide parade and prayer service. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Rylee Skafar holds a flag and parades down the hall. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Students process through the hallways. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Evan Jones gives thanks to veterans. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
The students display their signs. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Veteran and St. Damian history teacher, Ryan Vandewiel, speaks about his experience in the service. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)

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