Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11. Patriot Day is to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Courage is September's Word of the Month. September 11th reminds us of all those who displayed great acts of courage that day. We must remember that ordinary citizens have the power to be extraordinary. Maira Kalman's Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey inspires all of us to be heroic, no matter our size or age.
Fireboat is our book of the month to demonstrate our word of the month "courage."
Consider one of the following options and post your comment to the blog:
- How does the Fireboat serve as a patriotic symbol of America?
- Identify a scenario where you will display courage this school year?
- Write a thank you letter to local fire departments/ police departments for their daily acts of courage.
- Visit fireboat.org and read and additional news article. Share what you learned to this post.
The fire boat is a patriotic symbol because when the attack on 9-11 occurred the John Henry was there to help. Also the boat provided water when there wasn’t any water available. Today we will always remember the serves provided by the fire boat
The fireboat serves as a patriotic symbol of America because it helped put out the fire in 9/11 showing bravery and courage.
A scenario were I would display courage would be if a bully was being mean to someone then I would stand up for them.
The Fireboat is a patriotic symbol of America because it helped during the 9/11 attack. It helped carry people across the river and it helped put out the fires when there was no water.
It serves as a patriotic symbol of America because it talks about a fireboat that was told it can’t help put down the flames at the twin towers and they end up putting out flames for 4 days and nights.
how does the fireboat as patriotic smbol of america
I think it serves as a patrotic symbol because of the courage they had,
because they didn’t care if they got heart they just wanted to help.
I think the Harvey was a patriotic symbol because it carried the American Flag, saved a lot of people, and put out the fires for hours and hours when our country was attacked.
The fire boat helped a lot because it had a lot of water to use for the fire and helped it not spread
The Fireboat serves as a patriotic symbol of America because of its determination and perseverance. America has overcome so much just like the story of the fireboat. People thought the fireboat was done for good. The people believed they could make the fireboat a useful boat again. The people worked hard to fix the boat and there hard work paid off. Just like America’s hard work has paid off.
The question I chose was “How does the fireboat serve as a patriotic symbol of America?” The fireboat was a great, useful, and courageous boat. When there was a fire they couldn’t pump water so they called the fireboat. They put out the fire four days and nights straight without stopping and took turns sleeping. It took team work and courage. As you can see the fireboat was a patriotic symbol of America.
The John J. Harvey is a patriotic symbol of America because the fire boat
showed courage for wanting to help and put out the fire.
It saved many lives. I am also thanking police men and firefighters for risking their lives and saving people.
I will show courage this school year. If I am afraid to do something I will do it any way