STAR SPANGLED BANNER ESSAY CONTEST RESULTS

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“STAR SPANGLED BANNER ESSAY CONTEST RESULTS”

In light of certain sports figures who deemed it important to not honor our Flag, our Country and our National Anthem by not standing and putting their hand over their heart when the National Anthem played. We launched the Star Spangled Banner Essay Contest which was open to Wounded Warrior Children( Youth) grades 5-10th  to answer the question:

“Why do we salute (if Military) or put our hand over our heart (civilian) when The Star Spangled Banner is played?”

First Prize $1000 and Dinner for the Winner’s Family
2nd Prize  $750
3rd Prize $500

Our Judging Committee chose:

First Place Luke:
Click here to see Luke’s “Star Spangled Banner” Essay

2nd Place BelleDonna Root:
Click here to see Belle’s “Respect” Essay

3rd Place Skyler Barnson:
Click here to see Skyler’s “Heartbeat for Warriors National Anthem” Essay

Congratulations to these exceptional writers who understand and are able to articulate a very important topic.

Heartbeat is so very proud of all of you! Thank you for taking the time and energy to write such outstanding essays.

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