Name:
September 11 Walk
Date:
September 11, 2013
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Event Description:
On Wednesday, September 11 at 6:00 p.m., a short walk will be held in Washington Park, starting by the tennis courts. The Washington Police Department, Washington Fire Department, and Northern Tazewell Fire Departments, as well as other organizations and citizens will be participating to honor those that were lost on this sad day in our history.
The short walk will be led by the Washington High School Cheerleaders to the Memorial Helicopter, where Washington Middle School drummers will greet the walkers. A short ceremony with local dignitaries will be led by Mayor Gary Manier.
There ceremony will close to the tune of "Taps", in memory of those that were lost on that tragic day, 12 years ago.
The Citizens Police Academy Alumni and the Washington High School Cheerleaders ask you to join them for this very special event.
The short walk will be led by the Washington High School Cheerleaders to the Memorial Helicopter, where Washington Middle School drummers will greet the walkers. A short ceremony with local dignitaries will be led by Mayor Gary Manier.
There ceremony will close to the tune of "Taps", in memory of those that were lost on that tragic day, 12 years ago.
The Citizens Police Academy Alumni and the Washington High School Cheerleaders ask you to join them for this very special event.
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 Señorita Mariposa By Ben Gundersheimer and will be displayed through Tuesday, September 30th.
