Sunday, June 15, 2025
Students at Martin Avenue Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District gathered inside the school’s gymnasium for the annual Memorial Day ceremony. Dressed in red, white and blue and waving miniature flags, they sang patriotic songs and listened to remarks honoring those who gave their lives in service to the country.
In front of the lectern was a White Table, which is set up in many mess halls at military bases as a tribute to service members who are fallen, missing or held captive. The halls were lined with student-made American flag art, including grade-level flags and a collaborative quilt near the cafeteria, symbolizing unity and pride in American values.
