From 185 entries, #1 grand-daughter (age 11.97 yrs), won the Patriot's Pen essay competition. She was honored to read her essay at the VFW event on Veteran's Day at a re-dedication ceremony to a memorial in front of the county courthouse, just prior to the 1100 firing of the 21-gun salute, followed by Taps.
Dumbing down of American youth? Well, at least one mustard seed
* in the weed-field.
Yes, 'papa' be proud.
*Largely home-schooled, though.