On his way to recess Muhammad watched his classmates rehearsing for the upcoming assembly to honor veterans James was proudly showing his great-great grandfather’s war medals The bronze stars and silver discs sparkled while James retold the story of bravery Muhammad had heard many times Muhammad wanted to join them but had nothing to present
remembrance day
Instead he waited for his friends in the playground Soon James led them out and divided them into troops Can I play Muhammad asked
You don’t look like a soldier You can feed the troops James replied