9/11 remembrance: Northshore Fire Department will be open to the public this Sunday; Bothell mayor reads proclamation
Published 12:59 pm Tuesday, September 6, 2011
The Northshore Fire Department will have a viewing of a piece of steel recovered from the Twin Towers in a memorial display installed in the new headquarters’ station lobby (7220 N.E. 181st St., Kenmore) from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11. On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the public can pay respect to all those who lost their lives and have suffered as the result of the tragedy.
• Bothell Mayor Mark Lamb read a proclamation Tuesday night that noted Sept. 11 as a Day of Service and Remembrance and encouraged Bothell citizens to join in the observance and to “engage in activities of tribute, solemn remembrance and charitable service.”
“The city of Bothell recognizes Sept. 11, 2011 as a day of solemn commemoration of the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and a day to come together as a nation,” said Mayor Lamb. “The city of Bothell offers its deepest and most sincere condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of the innocent victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.”
In honor of the Day of Service and Remembrance, the city’s flags will be lowered to half staff. Citizens are also encouraged to volunteer either on Sept. 11, or anytime during the month of September. Volunteer opportunities with the city of Bothell are listed on the city’s website along with links to other volunteer resources in the area. For more information, visit www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
