Constitution Day

Alma Schrader students Amiee, left, and Lindsey Caldwell escort Army veteran Jon Baker into the cafeteria to have their picture taken, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, during 12th annual Constitution Day and Heroes Recognition Assembly at the elementary school. Students were invited to bring their heroes to introduce to the school during the celebration. (Laura Simon)

Alma Schrader principal Ruth Ann Orr holds the microphone for second-grade student Anne McDougal as she introduces her grandfathers, Army veteran Dean McDougal, left, and Navy veteran Larry Reed served, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, during 12th annual Constitution Day and Heroes Recognition Assembly at the elementary school. Students were invited to bring their heroes to introduce to the school during the celebration. (Laura Simon)

Jerry Ford plays "God Bless America" on his trumpet, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, during 12th annual Constitution Day and Heroes Recognition Assembly at Alma Schrader Elementary. (Laura Simon)

Cape Girardeau Police Chief Wes Blair speaks to students at Alma Schrader Elementary, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, during 12th annual Constitution Day and Heroes Recognition Assembly. (Laura Simon)

Alma Schrader second-grade student Anne McDougal turns back to principal Ruth Ann Orr and the microphone after a reminder of the branches of service her grandfathers, Army veteran Dean McDougal, left, and Navy veteran Larry Reed served, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, during 12th annual Constitution Day and Heroes Recognition Assembly at the elementary school. Students were invited to bring their heroes to introduce to the school during the celebration. (Laura Simon)

Alma Schrader Elementary principal Ruth Ann Orr speaks, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, during 12th annual Constitution Day and Heroes Recognition Assembly. (Laura Simon)

Jerry Ford performs "My Country 'Tis of Thee' at Alma Schrader Elementary, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, during 12th annual Constitution Day and Heroes Recognition Assembly. (Laura Simon)

Jerry Ford performs "My Country 'Tis of Thee' at Alma Schrader Elementary, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, during 12th annual Constitution Day and Heroes Recognition Assembly. (Laura Simon)

Dr. Adam Criblez speaks to students at Alma Schrader Elementary, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, during 12th annual Constitution Day and Heroes Recognition Assembly. (Laura Simon)

Alma Schrader Town Crier Andre Johnson reads a proclamation, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, during 12th annual Constitution Day and Heroes Recognition Assembly. (Laura Simon)

Alma Schrader Elementary fourth-grade students sing "We Remember", Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, during 12th annual Constitution Day and Heroes Recognition Assembly. (Laura Simon)

Alma Schrader principal Ruth Ann Orr holds the microphone for second-grade student Cameron MacCubbin as he introduces his heroes, from left, Ron MacCubbin, Glenn Reeves and Dru Reeves, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, during 12th annual Constitution Day and Heroes Recognition Assembly at the elementary school. Students were invited to bring their heroes to introduce to the school during the celebration. (Laura Simon)