Today we remember those who lost their lives during 9/11. The nation marked the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost on that awful day. Locally one high school honored this day and those who serve with a special military night. Thousands of flags flood the lawn of Kings High school and the neighborhood as families who actively serve and have retired are honored. One local family's story dates back generations, and this local mom could not be more proud of her sons following in the family footsteps. 9/11 is a day millions share their gratitude for those who gave their lives and time selflessly to protect their country. "It's a wonderful feeling to be a part of the military family; a police family, a firefighter family," said Heather Bersaglia. Her brother Aaron Plaskon, a Kings graduate, returning back to the high school for the first time in 20 years. He retired from the navy after 21 years of service, the same day her oldest son Blake called to say he is officially a sailor. "He's going into nuclear engineering. He tested in through the military for the navy and he chose to go on a sub so that in itself is nerve-wracking," Bersaglia said. "I get to see my nephew now graduate boot camp, go in the Navy, start his adventures. So it's surreal," said Plaskon. Plaskon has been deployed eight times, sailed on five different ships and a part of seven different commands. "When our fixed wing fighter aircraft are attacking enemy aircraft that's when I'm going to go ahead and be controlling them, letting them know who's who in the zoos so they can shoot down the right guys. If you ever watch the movie Top Gun, I'm talking to Maverick," he said. At the military game, families were honored on the field. To cap off the night, Heather's son Cody, a senior Varsity O lineman, ran out of the tunnel with the American flag in honor of his family.
Today we remember those who lost their lives during 9/11. The nation marked the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost on that awful day. Locally one high school honored this day and those who serve with a special military night.
Thousands of flags flood the lawn of Kings High school and the neighborhood as families who actively serve and have retired are honored. One local family's story dates back generations, and this local mom could not be more proud of her sons following in the family footsteps.
9/11 is a day millions share their gratitude for those who gave their lives and time selflessly to protect their country.
"It's a wonderful feeling to be a part of the military family; a police family, a firefighter family," said Heather Bersaglia.
Her brother Aaron Plaskon, a Kings graduate, returning back to the high school for the first time in 20 years. He retired from the navy after 21 years of service, the same day her oldest son Blake called to say he is officially a sailor.
"He's going into nuclear engineering. He tested in through the military for the navy and he chose to go on a sub so that in itself is nerve-wracking," Bersaglia said.
"I get to see my nephew now graduate boot camp, go in the Navy, start his adventures. So it's surreal," said Plaskon.
Plaskon has been deployed eight times, sailed on five different ships and a part of seven different commands.
"When our fixed wing fighter aircraft are attacking enemy aircraft that's when I'm going to go ahead and be controlling them, letting them know who's who in the zoos so they can shoot down the right guys. If you ever watch the movie Top Gun, I'm talking to Maverick," he said.
At the military game, families were honored on the field. To cap off the night, Heather's son Cody, a senior Varsity O lineman, ran out of the tunnel with the American flag in honor of his family.
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