National Day of Service and Remembrance
Many people remember exactly where they were on that fateful day when they learned that terrorists had attacked The World Trade Center, The Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93. September 11th is commonly referred to as 9/11, but this date has an additional name of which you may not be aware. Out of this unthinkable tragedy, MyGoodDeed, a 9/11 non-profit organization, spearheaded the effort to establish September 11th as National Day of Service and Remembrance. This year, I have the opportunity to take part in this great endeavor.
On this federally-recognized day, volunteers gather together to organize and participate in service projects in their local communities. This year, in conjunction with JustServe, I have the opportunity to provide service to a few of our local schools. As 9/11 falls on a Sunday this year, this service project will be held Saturday, September 10. Beginning at 8:00 a.m., volunteers will gather together to perform whatever tasks are needed at the schools, such as pulling weeds, planting flowers, power spraying concrete/asphalt, picking up trash along fence lines, washing windows, fixing broken items, etc. A food drive will also be held at Snow Canyon High School on Saturday morning. Volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food items from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and all donations will benefit the Utah Food Bank.
Robert F. Kennedy once said, “Tragedy is a tool for the living to gain wisdom, not a guide by which to live.” Although we will never forget the terrible events that transpired on September 11, 2001, it seems appropriate to gather together to serve others and honor the good that can be accomplished by humanity. If you would like to participate, please contact me, Larry Hansen, at (435) 986-2085 for more information.
Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah is located just off Riverside Dr. at 1316 S. 400 E., Ste. A5, St. George, (435) 986-2085. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SerenityFuneralStG
Submitted by Larry L. Hansen, Owner/Licensed Funeral Director, Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah.
