Name:
9-11 Remembrance Walk
Date:
September 11, 2015
Time:
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Event Description:
On Friday, September 11, 2015 at 6:00 p.m., a short walk will be held at the Washington Park starting by the tennis courts. The Washington Police Department, Washington and Northern Tazewell Fire Departments as well as other organizations and citizens will be participating to honor those lives that were lost on that sad day in history.
A short walk will be led by family members of the Central Illinois Gold Star Families to the Memorial Helicopter. A short ceremony will be led by Mayor Gary Manier, with guest speakers to include, St. Senator Darin LaHood, Patti Smith, founder of the Central Illinois Gold Star Families and Washington Police Officer and Reservist Jake Cemek.
The ceremony will close with Taps, in memory of those lives that were lost that day.
The Washington Citizens Police Academy Alumni would like to invite you to join us for this very special event. Let's all take the time to remember those lives that were lost and to honor our Police and Firemen and first responders as they go about their daily work of protecting us.
Mary Robinson
President
Washington Citizens Police Academy Alumni
A short walk will be led by family members of the Central Illinois Gold Star Families to the Memorial Helicopter. A short ceremony will be led by Mayor Gary Manier, with guest speakers to include, St. Senator Darin LaHood, Patti Smith, founder of the Central Illinois Gold Star Families and Washington Police Officer and Reservist Jake Cemek.
The ceremony will close with Taps, in memory of those lives that were lost that day.
The Washington Citizens Police Academy Alumni would like to invite you to join us for this very special event. Let's all take the time to remember those lives that were lost and to honor our Police and Firemen and first responders as they go about their daily work of protecting us.
Mary Robinson
President
Washington Citizens Police Academy Alumni
Ongoing Programs & Features
StoryWalk in Washington Park
Take a walk through Washington Park and enjoy a story as you stroll! Beginning at the parking lot located on the Lincoln Grade School side of Washington Park, follow the sidewalk to read a story. This two-month session’s book is Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen Arena.
