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World War II Veterans share experiences with students
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Recently, two World War II Veterans spent the afternoon with Mr. Burke's history classes. Robert Gusberti and Sheldon Jones spoke to the students about their service in the war and answered the student's questions about what the real life experience was like.
"You can learn so much more by talking with these men than you can by reading a text book," said one student. "It is amazing to hear their stories, especially since our country is at war right now."
Part if the session included a lively discussion about differences between World War II and the current conflict in Iraq. Differences in available weapons and safety equipment, the role of technology and cultural attitudes towards war were all a part of the discussion. Students were especially amazed by differences on the home front.
"It is so easy for us to just pretend that we aren't at war and back then you couldn't do that," said another student.
"These men have so much to share with our students, we are so honored that they chose to spend the afternoon with us, and we thank them whole heartedly," said Mr. Burke. |
Robert Gusberti and Sheldon Jones
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