Today, in honor of Patriot Day, Ms. Pierce's fifth grade class read, Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of John J. Harvey, an inspiring true story.
The John J. Harvey fireboat was the largest, fastest, shiniest fireboat of its time, but by 1995, the city didn't need old fireboats anymore. So, the Harvey retired, until a group of friends decided to save it from the scrap heap. Then, on September 11, 2001, a call came from the fire department, asking if the Harvey could help.
After the read-aloud, the class discussed, Who stands out to you as a hero?