Milestone 6: Share With Audience
The story of Michel Mockers
Michel Mockers Education Version FINAL.pdfcontains student process notes to their work
Official Published Book
coming fall of 2023
Comic Breakdown
Exhibition and Celebration
Recording of Exhibition
Some feedback during the live session
- Thank you all! What an incredible learning journey and incredible life!
- Thank you to Michel, teachers, Aaron, students and others for making this possible. What an amazing experience and learning opportunity for the students. The impact of this experience will stick with them for a very long time!
- An amazing job done by 6th graders, Michel, and all the experts, bringing Michels truth to light has exposed the impact and the value of this work. I will still be remembering Michel’s smile for a long time.Remembering the impact on everyone of this work.
- So impressed with the communication skills of the students!
- So articulate and so well prepared!
- Incredible work featuring an incredible man!
- Such an awesome job done by the students!
- Awesome job kids! I believe you touched this man’s heart in a VERY SPECIAL way. His smile will be on my mind for the entire Memorial Day weekend. I’ll be remembering those who sacrificed for our freedom.
- Awesome work 6th graders! Thanks to all the teachers and everyone behind this. Thanks for sharing this with us.
- What an awesome story and a great job by the students!
- Wonderful job, 6th graders! Thank you for sharing Michel’s story with us!
Michel Mockers Recognized
Township of Franklin Hosts French Legion of Honor Ceremony for Centenarian World War II Veteran and French Resistance Fighter
On Tuesday, March 21st at 11:00 a.m., the Township of Franklin will host a French Legion of Honor Ceremony for World War II Veteran and French Resistance fighter, Michel Mockers.
Post Date: 03/20/2023 2:14 PM
Township of Franklin Hosts French Legion of Honor Ceremony for Centenarian World War II Veteran and French Resistance FighterÂ
On Tuesday, March 21st at 11:00 a.m., the Township of Franklin will host a French Legion of Honor Ceremony for World War II Veteran and French Resistance fighter, Michel Mockers. The event will be held in the Franklin Township Municipal Building Council Chambers. Mr. Mockers, age 100, will be presented with the insignia of Knight of the Legion of Honor by French Consul General JĂ©rĂ©mie Robert of New York. The Legion of Honor is France's highest order of merit. During World War II and the French Resistance, Mr. Mockers, now a resident of Franklin Township, was a French Lieutenant and British Under-Lieutenant, receiving the British Citation and French Citation with War Cross for his valiant bravery.Â
In addition to remarks from French Consul General of New York, Jérémie Robert, and Franklin Township Mayor, Phillip Kramer, the event will feature the Franklin Township Police Department Honor Guard as well as musical and spoken word presentations by Franklin High School students. Alain Dupuis, former Legion of Honor recipient and member of the French War Veterans, will be bestowing the medal on Mr. Mockers. The public is welcome to attend.
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Student Impact Statements
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The Story of a Hero (1).pdf