At Naples' Mike Davis Elementary, Reverend Ron Thompson teaches more than just math and science.
"Follow directions, stay safe, be respectful, and no cry babies!" his students yell enthusiastically.
Those are the four rules of Thompson's classroom. He likes to instill in his students the lessons he's learned in his life.
"I see those little kids come in and some of them I see come in here every day, and they look sad. Or their hair is messed up, and we always high-five them or say, 'hey, good morning!" says Thompson.
Those students admire Reverend Thompson for more than just his compassion.
"We honor you, the heroes of red, white, and blue." This is a melody of a song students sang on Friday, Nov. 8 to honor Thompson, who served as a chaplain for the United States Subveterans from 1978 to 1986.
Grateful for his service, students and staff named him the Grand Marshall of the school's annual Veterans Day Parade.
"I'd like to acknowledge my fellow brothers of the fin," said Thompson.
He shies away from the limelight so he can shine it on others.
"This whole event started because we gather at the flagpole on Veteran's Day to remember Miss Elizabeth's son, who died on active duty several years ago," says Thompson.
Elizabeth Mosquera, the facilities manager at Mike Davis Elementary, lost her son, Juan, who served as an aircraft engineer in the Marines.
She wears a tie representing the American flag, which is the present she was given when she became a United States citizen.
"I feel him in my tie every day, but today I know he's here and he's happy. He's with God. He's happy," says Elizabeth.
So while we honor the brave men and women today, on Veteran's Day, we remember them every day.
They've made a lasting impact on our grateful nation.
"Thank you for serving this beautiful country," says Elizabeth.
"They're the hope of the future," Thompson says about his students. "What we do with them every day helps them for their future."