Red, white and blue - the colors of our nation - come out in bold as parades and fireworks remind many of our love of country as we celebrate our Independence Day each Fourth of July, but Veterans Day takes a little more education, a little more forethought and sensitivity to truly understand what it means to be a Veteran for a child, or a teen - even for those who have not served. In this way, Belleville does it right.

On Wednesday, November 9th, Belleville students and educators, families, community members, and Vets alike gathered in the Belleville High School's gymnasium to pause, reme...