Marion G. Vedder sends letters to Ground Zero
Mrs. Godfrey’s fifth grade class at Marion G. Vedder was busy writing letters to all of the rescue workers working at Ground Zero. The children also made many contributions consisting of food, clothing and money to help out the workers that have been working so long and hard to find victims from the September 11th World Trade Center tragedies.
The class was thrilled to know that rescue workers from all over the United States received their donations and actually read and appreciated the letters. A post-card of thanks was received from a firefighter from Los Angeles, California for "making his day". A letter was received from a social worker from Brooklyn who read many of the letters. She stated that the letters were kind, supportive and encouraging to all. A Red-Cross volunteer living in Iowa who spent three weeks at Ground Zero sent a letter saying that the students letters were read by workers while on break eating meals.
The class was extremely happy when a phone call was received from a New York city police officer from the 100th precinct telling us he read a heartwarming letter from one of the students. He was so touched by the letter that he wanted to show his gratitude. He arranged to come and visit the class. Officer Turnof visited the class on November 30. He bought munchkins, juice and even a few small teddy bears for the classroom. He told the class that they and all of the many other children that sent letters were America’s true heroes, and without their kindness and concern their jobs would have been so much harder. He shared many pictures and interesting stories with the class. His visit was a great and exciting learning experience for all. The class is so proud to be Americans and to know that they have touched so many lives.
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