Community and Local Vets Commemorate 9/11 With Neighborhood Cleanup
South Seattle Emerald
Hundreds of community members joined military veterans on the eve of the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks to dig flower plots, saw plywood, and collect trash along Rainier Beach’s hidden trail ways. The beautification effort of the neighborhood’s South Fisher Place trail and Mapes Creek Walkway was part of the National Day of Service commemorating the lives lost from the horrific tragedy.
“The highlight of the day is the amount of people. Everyone who’s out here is out here for the same reason and good things are happening to the community.” said Alicia Todd [aloysious], an active-duty service member with the National Guard, who helped manage Saturday’s project.
Hundreds of community members joined military veterans on the eve of the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks to dig flower plots, saw plywood, and collect trash along Rainier Beach’s hidden trail ways. The beautification effort of the neighborhood’s South Fisher Place trail and Mapes Creek Walkway was part of the National Day of Service commemorating the lives lost from the horrific tragedy.
“The highlight of the day is the amount of people. Everyone who’s out here is out here for the same reason and good things are happening to the community.” said Alicia Todd [aloysious], an active-duty service member with the National Guard, who helped manage Saturday’s project.
