Three Doniphan West FFA officers had the privilege to present the flags and lead an audience in the Pledge of Allegiance at the local Veteran's Assembly on Oct. 4 at Doniphan West High School. On any other day, this routine, an important part of American traditions, would have seemed normal and perhaps forgotten, but this surely stay with these officers for quite some time.This Veteran's Assembly, which recognized area military veterans, was keynoted by Benny Hochman, a Poland native who survived the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. Hochman told the audience about his life before the Nazi's invaded hi
s hometown in Poland. He conveyed horrific and vivid stories about fighting for his life while he was a prisoner at the concentration camps. He moved the audience to tears with the memory of losing his brother and watching countless other prisoners lose their lives. Hochman spoke with sincere gratitude toward the local Veteran's that were present when he recounted the day the United States military rescued him.
s hometown in Poland. He conveyed horrific and vivid stories about fighting for his life while he was a prisoner at the concentration camps. He moved the audience to tears with the memory of losing his brother and watching countless other prisoners lose their lives. Hochman spoke with sincere gratitude toward the local Veteran's that were present when he recounted the day the United States military rescued him. 
