SASO joins Patriot Guard for Walk of Gratitude
Submitted by Laura Hill
Southlake's Scholars and Athletes ServingbrOthers joined the Patriot Guardbr and led the Walk of Gratitude on Sunday, December 2, to honor 1,700 children who havebrlost a parent in service to our country since 9/11. The Walkbrof Gratitude is part of the Snowball Express sponsored by American Airlines. brThe children were honored with a trip to six flags, a rodeo in Fort Worth,brconcert by the Lt. Dan Band at Billy Bob's Over Texas, and a Cirque du Soleilbr show. SASO boys and their mothers welcomed the children as theybrarrived in Fort Worth with dozens of posters and flags. ThebrSouthlake boys also attended the evening's festivities with thebrchildren. It was a great way to show these children, who have lost a parent in service, that their peers appreciate what their parents gave for our freedoms.