Rogers Elementary ‘Remembers One’ During their Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade

Rogers Elementary ‘Remembers One’ During their Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade

On Friday, May 26, Rogers students and staff honored fallen soldiers at its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. The event began with a parade around the school block, led by Berkley Public Safety.

‘Remember One,’ the theme of the day, connected throughout the morning. The students, wearing red, white and blue, wore a ‘dog tag’ of a fallen soldier around their neck. Teachers shared with students that Memorial Day is not just a day for a parade and barbecue, it is a day to take the time to remember at least one soldier’s name who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. During the ceremony, students performed poems, passages and songs. One group shared an original reflection written by Rogers student Reese Hambright. In addition, students heard from Stacey and Gary Becker. Their son, Maj. Andrew Becker was killed in a training accident while serving in the military. They shared about Maj. Becker’s childhood, his passions and how honored they were to be a part of the Rogers Memorial Day event.

The student body pledged to never forget the person on their dog tags and honor them on Memorial Day. Ella Mendelson, BHS senior, ended the ceremony with a rendition of Taps on the trumpet.