He joked and make me laugh and drew me in with his story of being a Pearl Harbor survivor. I had the pleasure of taking part in King High Remembers this year at my school and met a very special individual by the name of John Clime.

In March of 2012, King High School Remembers was approached by Filmmakers Brandon Krajewski and Michelle Opitz. For many of these kids, King High Remembers is a “right of passage”.

The long nights, the crazy weekends full of catching up and all of the time spent over the summer to plan is worth it when you walk in and see the magic that happens. I was 23 years old, a mere 5-6 years older than my 12th grade students. John, our Project Coordinator, takes in the gym as we get ready for the day.

Over the years, the United States has found herself involved in more conflicts across the globe, and Americans were asked to put themselves in harm’s way, sometimes four ourselves and sometimes for those who could not do it for themselves. I lingered and listened for a while and then moved onto other groups, but I kept coming back because he kept making the kids laugh. I gravitated to a group of kids who had the sweetest man. They stick with me. Their names are added to hundred of thousands of  men and women who have made the great sacrifice to give us the opportunity to live free. It has become an Official Selection at the Riverside International Film Festival and we were excited to hear that it is also going to be shown at the Rhode Island International Film Festival. The first use of the term “Memorial Day” is reported to have taken place in 1882, but it was not universally used or accepted.

With each year, our hearts grow heavy as the list grows. I reflect on books and movies about veterans stories and although it caused pain and suffering in their lives most have no regrets. When the flag goes up the pole every day, it’s Memorial Day.

My name is Jalyn Barnard and aside from teaching,  I am what John calls our program’s “Operations Manager”. Thank you to all the service-men and women who participated in this awesome day. was inspired to create a documentary which would highlight the process in which King High Remembers works with veterans and students.

And besides the celebration of this day, how do we pay these brave people back? Michelle, Brandon and John during the Q and A. John Corona, Michelle Opitz, Brandon Krajewski and Jalyn Barnard.

At the beginning of each King High Remembers event, our Project Coordinator John Corona reads our Final Roll Call,  the names of the veterans who have participated in our program and have passed. Charities in support of King High Remembers. Dozens of people walked from Riverside’s Martin Luther King High School through the surrounding neighborhood Saturday, Aug. 29, to denounce …

The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. I’ll take care of it!”  He looked at me with a smile and a laugh and said, “You’re their teacher?! Each year, my list of vets grow. So I tell my students, that’s why we do all this work. Mr. Clime was a radio operator in Vietnam. Does Your School Want to Do a Version of KHSR? It was my first year teaching and I had a whole set of worries. That morning, I had no idea of what I walking into and seeing it for the first time is almost indescribable. He endearingly left his car  unlocked!) I felt too young,  too nervous and not teacher material. Your service & sacrifice are greatly appreciated. After meeting with Brandon and Michelle, we could see their passion and knew these two along with their team were going to do their best to capture the spirit of our program. Pardon for our huge hiatus! Brandon and Michelle, if you guys are reading this- You both are passionate, dedicated and talented individuals. As a newbie teacher and newbie KHR team member, Micki Ward took me under her wing.

Years later, King held a “salute to veterans” football game.

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