UPDATE:
Since posting the invitation below, many local communities have now posted information on September 11 commemorations which were either not scheduled or not publicized previously.
The Village of Mount Prospect‘s police and fire departments are hosting a gathering at the Centennial Green at 50 S. Emerson St. at 9 am. See their Facebook post for details.
The Palatine fire department will host a ceremony at the Palatine Firefighter’s Memorial at the corner of Brockway and Slade St., also at 9 am. See this Facebook post for more.
The Des Plaines fire department will host a ceremony at 8 am at City Hall, 1420 Miner St. The City of Des Plaines Facebook post notes that free parking is available in the Civic Center parking garage.
The Village of Arlington Heights will host a public gathering at 7:30 at Arlington Heights Fire Station 1, at 300 E. Sigwalt Street. As described in their Facebook post, “the observance will include the lowering of the American flag, brief remarks, a moment of silence and the playing of a recording of taps.”
Because these events have been scheduled, we will no longer hold our “unofficial” event as previously planned. I encourage readers to attend whichever event is closer to home, and check back on the 11th, when I’ll post my personal comments/reflection.
ORIGINAL POST:
September 11th is Patriot Day and the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
At this time, none of the District 53 communities have announced any events, so I am inviting the “Elizabeth Bauer for House District 53” campaign team and anyone else who wants to join, to attend a simple commemoration event to remember the victims and to honor the heroes.
Where: the Arlington Heights clocktower, by the “first responders” statues, in the triangle bordered by Evergreen Ave, Northwest Highway, and the tracks.
When: 7:30 AM.
What: we’ll share memories, sing traditional patriotic songs, and light candles. This will not be a “campaign” event per se, so all are invited regardless of party affiliation. If you have a personal connection to the attacks and would like to share a few words, please reach out to me via the “contact” form or on Facebook.