Some local events in Danville and Westville are marking the 23rd anniversary of the 9-11 attack on America. American Legion Post 210 in Danville is inviting all first responders, doctors and nurses to stop by the Legion for a free meal. Bob Balla is the commander of Post 210…
{AUDIO: “Everybody that’s a first responder can come out here between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. – either eat-in or take-out. There are Italian beef sandwiches, with chips and a cookie, and either water or tea to drink. We also tell everybody (that) if you bring your spouse, or the general public wants to come in – it’s $7 for the same meal we give out to all the first responders.”
Balla says it’s important that we never forget what happened on September 11th, 2001…..
{AUDIO: “As many of us were running for safety, the first responders always head-in. And many of them gave their life or gave injuries that day. And so, it’s time that we honor them, and we stop once a year and do this specifically to honor those people.}
American Legion Post 210 is located along North Jackson Street in Danville.
In Westville, the Vermilion County Republican Women’s Club is hosting a 9-11 event honoring all first responders and the military. The program at St. Mary’s gym is also in remembrance to all those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on America.
The program at St. Mary’s has three speakers – Father Timothy Sauppe’, who is the pastor of St. Mary’s….State Representative Brandon Schweizer, a retired Marine…and Jane McFadden, Vermilion County Coroner and an Army veteran.
Refreshments will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (September 11, 2024), with the program starting at 6:00 p.m.
