Sponsored by the Jobs for Maine Grads program at the high school, more than 100 attendees enjoyed a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage and muffins. In fact, there were so many attendees that the JMG group ran out of eggs and had to go to the store to buy more.
“This is just an awesome event and a great turnout,” said Jason Little, JMG director at the school. “We are so glad that so many veterans came out so we could honor their contributions to our country.”
Students from Hodgdon Middle/High School decorated the gymnasium in red, white and blue, while elementary students drew pictures thanking the veterans for their service.
Kim Rohn, staff assistant for Congressman Bruce Poliquin’s office, read a letter from the congressman expressing his gratitude to the men and women who have served this nation. “I believe that the character of our country is defined by how we take care of our veterans,” she read. “It has been my greatest honor as your congressman to fight for our heroes in Washington, just as they fought for us and our uniquely American values and way of life here at home and around the globe.”
Members of the Hodgdon High School chorus, Mill Pond fourth-grade class and the Middle/High School band performed musical selections.
