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National Day of Service
September 11th is a National Day of Service. This is not only in Washington D.C., but this event happens all across the United States. Thousands of volunteers in over 50 organizations will do a variety of tasks for United We Serve. To give back you can: clean parks, serve the hungry, revitalize playgrounds and more as part of this annual day of giving.
The Pentagon
The Pentagon Memorial in Washington D.C. stands to help remember and honor the heroes of that day. There were 184 lives lost in the attack on the Pentagon. This memorial is free and open to the public 24 hours a day. Special services will be held for the families of the victims of 9/11 at the Memorial today.
5th Annual Police, Fire and Sheriff 9/11 Memorial 5K Run
This event will be held September 12th at 6pm. This commemorative run honors all the victims of September 11th. Proceeds go to public safety and military support organizations. The Fisher House Foundation, Wounded Warriors Project and the Survivors' Fund are just a few of the organizations that benefit from this event. You can run in this 5k for a $25.00 donation.
Patriot's Day Wreath Ceremony
A ceremony will be hosted by the Air Force Association and the United States Air Force. This memorial will include a wreath-laying ceremony, a United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performance and an Air Force Birthday Concert featuring the United States Air Force Band. The event is at 7pm at the Air Force Memorial.
These are just a few of the many memorials happening in Washington D.C. and all over the nation. Do you have a memorial you are attending? Share the details with the residents of The Louis on our Facebook Page.
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