Reef Laying Ceremony

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I would like the privilege of participating in the reef laying ceremony at the World War II memorial. I wish to engage in the reef laying ceremony for several reasons. One of these being that I believe that this would be a memorable and fascinating experience. I think that World War II was a very horrible, horrific, and disastrous event in our history. I would like to honor all the men and women who sacrificed their life to help others and secure the nation. After learning about World War II in 6th grade I have had respect for those men and women and I have had an interest in the war. Finally, I would like to represent the school by partaking in this commemoration of World War II, it would be an honor for me. I postulate that I am a respectful,

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