FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA)– On the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, students from Pebble Hills High School joined more than 200 volunteers at Fort Bliss National Cemetery to honor the lives lost.
Armed with gloves, brushes, and trash bags, students spent the day picking weeds, cleaning headstones, and learning about the legacy of 9/11 as part of a nationwide volunteer effort that spanned more than 60 VA National cemeteries.
“It’s really important to me because Pebble Hills is home to the most military kids in El Paso,” said senior Julianne Rios. “We’re a Purple Heart school, and this is our way to honor those who serve.”…