Category Archives: patriotism

A Trilogy of Patriotic Heroes This Week

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Jennie

#1 I went to a Book Fair and found a remarkable new book about the American flag that survived the 9/11 attack, 30,000 Stitches. It is the story of the 9/11 flag, how it was saved and how it was … Continue reading →

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“This Land is Your Land”

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Jennie

In light of Veterans Day and how our country needs to come together, I am reposting an old post on patriotism and singing, specifically Woody Guthrie’s song “This Land is Your Land.”  Thank you to Don Ostertag who said I … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Jennie

Freedom is not free. Veterans are heroes. Today is the day to say ‘thank you’. At school we thanked a retired Air Force Master Sergeant. He talked with the children. They were in awe. They hugged him. They sang “God … Continue reading →

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The Mystery Gifter

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Jennie

Remember my beloved 9/11 pin that I gifted to the granddaughter of a NYC firefighter, who fought bravely that terrible day?  Here is what happened:  9/11 – Learning and Giving, Today The story doesn’t end there. This week I went … Continue reading →

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9/11 – Learning and Giving, Today

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Jennie

Tonight, 9/11, 7:00 P.M. Photo was taken from Hoboken, NJ right across the water. Before I went to school today, ready to help children honor heroes and learn about the American flag, I sent a text to all the teachers, … Continue reading →

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Books to Read on 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Jennie

On this day, 9/11, we must remember the tragedy.  We must never forget the bravery of firefighters and police officers, and so many people who stopped their lives to do the right thing.  There are stories to help us remember. … Continue reading →

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God Bless America – Twelve Years Later

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Jennie

I stopped by school last week, which is currently in Summer Camp mode.  High school volunteers are a welcome and fun part of the group.  What happened was delightful: First I was mobbed by children (always wonderful), then Jess, a … Continue reading →

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One Voice

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Jennie

My final thought today on this Fourth of July is we are one.  No one is alone.  We all work together. History is filled with these moments that make me proud to be an American. This song says it all. … Continue reading →

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A New Flag

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Jennie

A wood carver lovingly made us an American Flag, just in time for the Fourth of July. It is big and heavy, and hangs on our porch. It’s beautiful! Daytime Nighttime Anytime at all, looking at this American Flag is … Continue reading →

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Remember Sam?

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Jennie

Perhaps this was the best Memorial Day photo. Remember Sam? https://jenniefitzkee.com/2023/03/30/what-would-mr-ro…rue-story-of-sam/ He was the child who needed to talk, and to have someone listen to him.  Really listen. Sam loves the military, so when Master Sergeant Michael Kennedy spoke at … Continue reading →

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