PACE — L.E.A.D. Academy recently held their annual tribute to veterans with a free dinner, singing of patriotic songs, handmade thank you cards from students, fireworks and prayer. "This year we did something special," said Melanie Perritt, an administrator at the school. "We held a penny-war competition between all our grades. In one week our kids raised $1,919.22, and we presented a check to Crowned for Ashes." Crowned for Ashes, a non-profit named after a verse in the book of Isaiah in the Bible, was created to provide support to wounded, ill and injured veterans and active-duty service members of the U...
