BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 Local veterans visited Liberty High School today to share their experiences serving in the military, giving students a firsthand look at living history during the school’s Veterans Appreciation Event.<\/p>\n
The event serves a dual purpose, according to organizers \u2014 offering students an educational experience while giving veterans a chance to share their stories with a younger generation.<\/p>\n
“I think for our students it’s very educational. They get to learn from a type of living history,” Liberty High School socials studies teacher, Rob Sausedo said.<\/p>\n
The event also resonated personally with one Navy veteran who said they this event was both humbling and emotional.<\/p>\n
“It’s kind of humbling. I’m a Vietnam era veteran, so I experienced that, and so sometimes I feel like I don’t deserve the praise,” Navy veteran, Paul Tate said.<\/p>\n
“I think veterans appreciate it just recognition.”<\/p>\n
Victoria Rios, a junior at Liberty High School says she wants to see more appreciation towards veterans.<\/p>\n
“I feel like we should appreciate our veterans more. I feel like there’s not enough. We’re not doing enough, Rios said.<\/p>\n
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