On Nov. 4, Tyee Park Elementary School students and staff will honor American heroes at their annual Veterans Day celebration.

This year's event theme is "Hurray for the U.S.A." In addition to songs from Tyee Park students, the program will feature a keynote address from retired U.S. Army Gen. Johnnie E. Wilson, and a performance from the 56th Army Band from Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

The program is scheduled from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the school's gym, 11920 Seminole Road SW in Lakewood.

Invited guests include retired Gen. John Shalikashvili, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Joe Jackson, a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor; retired Brig. Gen. and Mayor of Lakewood, Doug Richardson; the Pearl Harbor Survivors, Tuskegee Airmen, veterans from local VFWs and American Legions and representation from all branches of the military. Members of a local Stryker Brigade Combat Team and state and local dignitaries are also expected to attend.

"This show is Tyee Park's way of thanking our military, both active and retired, for serving our country," said fine arts teacher Tracey Lundquist. "Many of our veterans do not consider themselves heroes,but in our eyes, they are America's treasures. We want to honor those individuals who work to preserve our freedom."