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.