The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself.   
                                                                                    ~Edward Bulwer-Lytton  

We would like to salute the following teachers and schools for taking the initiative and inspiration to motivate their students to write a veteran's story.  We are thankful for their contributions to engage the youth of America.  They are the first of ten winners to commit to honor our nation's finest, our veterans.