Celebrating America's 250 Years Anniversary
Members of the Music Story Foundation were honored to be invited to participate in the Celebrating America's 250 Years Anniversary event hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3173 in Anaheim.
Music Story Foundation members were welcomed by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3173 Commander Michael Lynn.
Eagle Scouts posted the colors for the event. Music Story Foundation student performers of the event: Lauren Park, Yuhwan Shin and Claire Sim.
"I am sincerely grateful to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3173 for inviting us to be part of this historic celebration. I hope our performance brings a sense of unity as we commemorate 250 years of America's history." - Lauren Park (Music Story Foundation Student Representative)
"The performance for America's 250th anniversary has reminded me of the long history of our nation. It invoked a feeling of gratitude of all veterans who fought for the country, allowing me to be where I am today. I am incredibly honored to play a role in demonstrating appreciation for their service." - Claire Sim (Music Story Foundation member)
"It was a great honor to perform "America the Beautiful" in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. By sharing music, a meal, and this historic occasion with veterans and members of the local community, I realized that history is more than what we read in textbooks - it is a living tradition that people continue to remember, celebrate, and pass on to future generations." - Yuhwan Shin (Music Story Foundation member)
"We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the talented student performers of Music Story Foundation. It is especially encouraging to see young people dedicating their time to serve the community and recognizing the contributions of our veterans." - VFW Post 3172 Commander Michael Lynn
Music Story Foundation student leader, Lauren Park, performed the National Anthem & "God Bless America",
Yuhwan Shin played "America the Beautiful" and Claire Sim played "Share My York".
Dr. Solim Shin, Founder and CEO of the Music Story Foundation, Lauren Park, Yuhwan Shin and Claire Sim were recognized by Post Commander Michael Lynn for their support for the event.