African Rd. Elementary welcomed Purple Heart recipient Sweethearts & Heroes member, expert on HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities), and author Sgt. Rick Yarosh today. Sgt. Yarosh delivered an inspiring message centered on empathy, hope, compassion, overcoming challenges and embracing differences. He also read the students his book "A Bridge Named Amos", the true story of his hero and retired service dog, Amos. At the end of the presentation the Yarosh family dog, Toby, came out to greet our Golden Bears!

Sgt. Yarosh is spending the entire day at African Rd. Elementary, going into various classrooms for a Q&A session with the students.

Not only do we thank him for his service to our country, but we also thank him for visiting and spreading positivity and hope!