Lombard to host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and We Remember Blood Drive

Posted August 29, 2021 11:00 pm

Submitted by the Village of Lombard

In honor of the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, the Village of Lombard invites residents to join a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Dedication on Saturday, Sept. 11. The ceremony will begin promptly at 9 a.m. at the Public Safety Plaza at Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson St.

For more information, call the fire department at (630) 620-5738.

The village also is joining organizations across the country to encourage blood donations to honor those who lost their lives.

The village is co-hosting two blood "We Remember Blood Drive" events on Wednesday, Sept. 8: from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the mobile coach parked on the lower level of Yorktown Center near the VonMaur entrance; and 1:30 to 7 p.m. in the Hatfield Hall at First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St. Sign up at donate.illinois.versiti.org or call/text (847) 305-9998 to sign up. Photo ID and masks are required for all donors.

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