“Freedom is not free, there’s a price to be paid,” said Marvin Sussman, World War II veteran and grandfather to Lauren Sussman, junior.

From World War I to Iraq, from Korea to Vietnam, our armed forces have seen it all. While technology marches along, the soldiers are here to stay. On November 11th, those who survived the horrors of war, told their stories in the Campbell Gym during an all school assembly. They told their daring tales of selfless bravery and going above and beyond the call of duty.

The Military History club took part in the assembly by leading York in the pledge, introducing guest speakers, and speaking on the significance of the holiday.

The assembly began at 8:00 in the morning, with a warm welcome for the veterans from the York Orchestra, who played Francis Scott Key’s “The Star-Spangled Banner”.

War stories were retold through their eyes, and wise words were said. One of the speakers was a man named Marvin Sussman, who served in World War II. The other speaker, Chuck Meyers, served in Vietnam.

Many students were moved by the touching words the veterans spoke. The gym was silent as students listened intently to their stories, bringing some to tears.

Veteran’s Day is the day where all of those who served receive the thanks that they deserve.

To all the veterans: Thank you for all that you did for this country. We are eternally grateful for your service. Thank you to those who work at York that served in the armed forces as well.

In the immortal words of Marvin Sussman, “Promise me to go out and do something good with your lives.”