Every Veterans Day , Saint Mark’s High School in Wilmington, Delaware, hosts a special breakfast for veterans, military members, and their families.
Veteran Capt. Tom Weisenfels has attended for the last several years.
“It’s just a time to really reflect on all the service, active, former, and just be so grateful for what we have in the country today,” Weisenfels said.
For some, it’s an emotional day.
Veteran Tom Tyree is honored to share this special meal with his granddaughter, who hopes to fill her grandfather’s shoes one day.
“It touches you right [in the heart]. All of this,” Tyree said. The meaning of the military, the meaning of commitment.”
Cmdr. Pat Cerchio retired from the Navy 10 years ago.
“I like to get out and let people know about being in the military and how great it can be, particularly for women,” Cerchio said.
It is more than a breakfast. It supports the Stephen M. McGowan Scholarship Fund , school president Patrick Tienan says. Cpl. Stephen McGowen was a member of the class of 1996.