Wasilla City Council recognizes Patriot Day

WASILLA — Wasilla Mayor Glenda Ledford read a proclamation recognizing Patriot Day during the regularly scheduled city council meeting Monday, Sept. 11.

“The City of Wasilla honors the memories of those lost and recognize the service of all the men and women whose mission is to serve and protect us,” Ledford said as she read from the proclamation.

Nearly 3,000 people were killed and thousands were injured during the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Lefdord said this was the “most horrific act of terrorism” the United States has ever endured, but countless first responders and citizen volunteers lended their time and energy to help the country rebuild in the wake of the wreckage.

“The death and destruction would not weaken the spirit of the American people, but instead it united our citizenry and resulted in public and private expression of heroism, compassion, patriotism,” Ledford said.

Following the events of 9/11, Patriot Day was established as an annual national day of remembrance that honors the lives lost during the attack that takes place on the anniversary of the tragic event: Sept. 11.

“The national day of service and remembrance is an opportunity to salute the heroes of 9/11, recapture the spirit of unity and compassion that inspired our nation following the attacks, and rededicate ourselves to sustain service to our communities,” Ledford said. “Our communities across the nation continue to reflect on the values and traditions of of a nation built to endure through its vital connections between citizens, government and our environments.”

For more information, visit cityofwasilla.gov.

Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman reporter Jacob Mann at jacob.mann@frontiersman.com