I recently had the honor of taking my family to Washington D.C. and walk with my children among the memorials that honor Veterans that sacrificed their lives on behalf of our great country.
Standing in the middle of the World War II memorial, built to honor the more than 450,000 Americans that died for my freedom was humbling. The soldiers this monument represents who Lincoln would say gave their “full measure of devotion” were selfless patriots that put their families and country before themselves and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
The brave men and women of our military inspire me. Stories about their incredible character that represent the foundations that protect our freedoms we enjoy as Americans make me want to be a better citizen. I read something recently about the character of Marines titled Leaders Eat Last that describes how Marines line up for daily meals. Marines believe the most junior ranking soldiers eat first and leaders eat last. This example of leadership place others’ needs above their own.
After these American heroes serve their country, they quietly enter the workforce to many different occupations. When military service men and women become teachers, it is something special for students. First, they dedicate their lives to protecting our kids. They spend the remainder of their working lives serving them. Please join me in thanking the veterans of our Wylie ISD family.
Achieve Academy
Benny Johnson, Army
Eamon Wentzel, Army
Frank Buhr, Air Force
James Roberts, Air Force
Michael Molett, Army
Akin Elementary
Angela Blakeney, Army
Burnett Junior High
Justin Morehouse, Army
Ryan Baley, Army
Bush Elementary
Sara Stephens, Air Force
Cox Elementary
Scott Schoeck, Army
Davis Intermediate
Ruth Bearden, Army
Draper Intermediate
Tony Gilliam, Air Force
Wylie ISD Education Service Center
Anthony Ventura, Army National Guard
Dan Brown, Navy
Mary Politz, Army Reserves
Megan Figuly, Navy
Ramon Lopez, Air Force
Shawn Gray, Army
Harrison Intermediate
Jim Duval, Marines
Hartman Elementary
Michele Schlarman, Air Force
Maintenance
David Bates, Army
Doug Owen, Navy
Tracy Hall, Navy
McMillan Junior High
Federico Lopez, Army National Guard/Army
Joanna Robertson, Air Force
Ryan Vollmuth, Air Force
Student Nutrition
Jay Breitenstein, Army
Transportation
Joaquim Cinque, Marines
John Guthrie, Marines
LaTasha Hunt-Erving, Army Reserves
Mack Thrasher, Army
Cola Frith, Army
Rodolfo Rodriguez, Navy
Rodrigo Arreguin, Marines
Steve Young, Air Force
Walter Free, Army
Whitt Elementary
Allen Wade, Naval Reserves
Wylie East High School
Angela Strickland, Army
Brad Phelps, Army
Brooks McFarland, Air Force
Faith Capers, Navy
James, Ishmael, Marines
Lisa Breuer, Air Force
Wylie High School
Alyssa Kirkland, Army
Eric Maxey, Army
Frank Milligan, Air Force
Jody Aldridge, Marines
Kamil Kell, Air Force
Larry Lewis, Air Force
Nicolas Wright, Air Force
Stephen Jones, Air Force
Bill Leneveu, Marines
Thank you Veterans! Please take a moment today to recognize these heroes among us. You are the Wylie Way!
