Milestone 6: Share With Audience

The story of Michel Mockers

Michel Mockers Education Version FINAL.pdf

Education Version

contains student process notes to their work

Official Published Book

coming fall of 2023

Comic Breakdown

Exhibition and Celebration

Access to this document

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

Remise de la Légion d'Honneur à Michel Mockers - 21/03/2023Explore this photo album by Consulate of France in New York on Flickr!

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 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. 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 Jérémie 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.

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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