SGT. Scott Van Zeeland, a Kaukauna native and graduate of Kaukauna Catholic Schools System, came to Holy Cross to speak with the fifth graders about his recent deployment to Iraq. He answered all of their many questions. He spoke about the Iraqi people and their customs. He talked about the role of the U.S. military in that war. He touched on the weapons used, the food, the weather, awards and badges and life in general in the war zone of Iraq. Each student received a National Guard Coin as a reminder of his visit.
SGT. Van Zeeland presented fifth grade teacher (and his former teacher) with an American flag that had flown over his compound in Iraq on July 4, 2009. The accompanying certificate reads: “This is to certify that the Commander of Forward Operating Base Cropper has approved this Certificate of Authenticity for Ken Wydeven In Appreciation of Support From His Class. Flag was flown on Independence Day July 4, 2009. Certifying that his flag was flown proudly over Forward Operating Base Cropper during Operation Iraqi Freedom 2009-2010. May it always serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made for the defense and freedom of our great nation. Presented by: SGT. Scott E. Van Zeeland (former student)” SGT. Van Zeeland also presented Mr. Wydeven with an authentic coin from the 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry, Wisconsin National Guard.
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