On November 11, 2014 I had the
chance to attend a Veteran’s Day service in the NDNU chapel. The audience consisted
of NDNU students, families, alumni, and NDNU Veterans who have helped serve for
our country. To start the service, Sr. Patricia McGlinn discussed her life
growing up with a father who served during World War Two. It was interesting to
hear about this different lifestyle and the constant fear and anticipation that
these families faced. Some NDNU Veterans spoke and explained their own
experiences of life in the army. Some had worse experiences compared to
soldiers who performed less brutal tasks. The main guest was World War Two
veteran Marvin Bertelsen who was part of the 12th Armored Division
taking training in Fort Bragg. Marvin took part in helping liberate people from
concentration camps in Germany. His acts are very inspiring to our nation
because of the peace and help he demonstrated. Marvin is currently living in
Sunnyvale with his wife and travels to different schools explaining his story. At
the end of the service Dr. Gillian Wallace discussed the story of red poppies
from World War that resemble the commemoration of the soldiers who died while
serving. This service was an emotional yet unique and inspiring experience. The
service has led me to be more thankful for the soldiers who protect the nation
and me.
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