LETTERS

Young patriot

Posted 4/6/22

To the Editor,

I am writing to congratulate Winman Middle School student, Harry Fallon, for winning the VFW essay contest, "What makes a good American."  Although I did not get to read his …

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LETTERS

Young patriot

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To the Editor,

I am writing to congratulate Winman Middle School student, Harry Fallon, for winning the VFW essay contest, "What makes a good American."  Although I did not get to read his essay, I heard about it from a veteran friend.

As a psych nurse who understands the special needs of Veterans, as well as a part-time school nurse who encourages children to reach their full potential, I was so happy to learn that Rhode Island kids take part in this "Patriot's Pen" essay run by the VFW each year for adolescents.  That is a great civic activity and a wonderful bridge between generations. 

But to find out that one of our very own local kids could become one of just 53 finalists in the world?  Incredible.  I hope Harry can make it through the next rounds to win a trip to Washington, DC. 

Marie Hopkins, RN

Warwick

Hopkins is a candidate for House Dist. 21

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