By Will Tuell

With one of the highest concentrations of servicemen and women in the country, Washington County schools have historically gone above and beyond to pay homage to those who fought for America’s freedom. Whether it be colorful ‘thank-you’ cards lovingly inscribed by kindergartners, speeches honoring loved ones who fought overseas by junior high students, or rousing renditions of patriotic tunes from high schoolers, the area youth and their teachers have faithfully honored veterans young and old.