Leon County Honors Local Veterans During 9/11 Day of Remembrance and Service
Today, Leon County Government held its annual 9/11 Day of Remembrance and Service, bringing County leaders and staff together at Second Harvest of the Big Bend. The annual service day honors the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the courage and service of those who responded in the aftermath of the attacks.
For this year’s service project, the County packaged and prepared 250 boxes and bags of food and essential resources for local veterans in recognition of the United States Semiquincentennial, marking the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding.
“By serving local veterans, we honor the spirit of service and sacrifice that 9/11 Day of Remembrance and Service represents,” said Leon County Chairman Christian Caban. “I want to thank our County staff and our partners at Second Harvest of the Big Bend for coming together to make this year’s service project possible.”
Following the preparation, the County delivered the packaged food and essential resources to local veteran service organizations, including Tallahassee Vets Center, Home Front, and American Legion Sauls-Bridges Post 13.
Since 2011, Leon County Government has held its 9/11 Day of Remembrance and Service to honor the victims and survivors of the attacks and those who answered the call to serve in the aftermath.
“For 15 years, Leon County has had the honor of serving our community with the compassion and unity that emerged during one of our nation’s darkest moments,” said Leon County Administrator Vincent S. Long. “Our annual 9/11 Day of Remembrance and Service provides an opportunity to reflect on the courage, compassion, and service that emerged from that tragedy while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors.”
Over the years, Leon County has participated in a variety of service projects, including neighborhood cleanups, home repairs, care packages for Leon County residents serving overseas in the military, and revitalization and beautification projects of approximately 150 homes throughout the County.
“Second Harvest is proud to partner with Leon County on this meaningful day of service,” said Jacob Reiter, CEO of Second Harvest of the Big Bend. “Coming together to support local veterans is a powerful way to honor the spirit of service and community this day represents. We are grateful to Leon County for helping connect these resources with veterans in our community.”
“This kind of support means a great deal to the veterans we serve,” said Dennis Hall, Commander of American Legion Sauls-Bridges Post 13. “Our veterans have given so much in service to our country, and efforts like this show that our community continues to stand behind them.”
For more information, contact Leon County Community and Media Relations at 850-606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
###