Middle Gate second grade teacher Kristine Benton stands in the school’s library with a display of her husband’s memorabilia from his time in the Air Force. Donald Benton died while in service in 1985, and Mrs Benton said his collection was important to share with students for Veterans Day. “I think today is a day when you really need to reflect on all that the military people give up in defense of their country,” she said. (Hallabeck photo)