Mayors of Utah Valley: A remarkable display of community unity and generosity in Lehi
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- Volunteers work in the Lehi cemetery in this undated photo.
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- Members of the Lehi Police Department Honor Guard stand at the 18th annual Healing Field in Sandy on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, as part of a service to commemorate those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
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- Mike Stevens, firefighter and paramedic for the Lehi Fire Department, carries the American flag during the 9/11 memorial service at Lehi Fire Station 81 on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Lehi.
Courtesy Michael Mills
Volunteers work in the Lehi cemetery in this undated photo.
On September 11th, people across the country come together to honor the memory of the tragic events of 9/11 by engaging in acts of kindness and service that uplift their communities. This day has become a National Day of Service that reflects the resilience and unity of the American spirit.
Last year, Lehi City partnered with Lehi Serves organization for the first city-wide 9/11 Day of Service. The turnout was astonishing. Residents and community leaders of all ages and abilities came together to serve their community and people across the world. Nearly 1,000 volunteers donated 1,600 hours of service to multiple projects to help beautify our city parks and assisted in a variety of other charitable efforts and organizations, including Stitching Hearts International, Tiny Tim’s Foundation, and Lifting Hands International. In true Lehi fashion, our residents showed inspiring examples of neighborly love.
Volunteer efforts included prepping 1,000 toy cars, 300 thank you notes to first responders, more than 40 trees planted, 12 picnic tables refurnished, 50 feet of fencing and posts removed, and 120 kits for refugees.
The next National Day of Service is Saturday, Sept. 9. We encourage all our residents to join the volunteer efforts available in the community. We hope to double the number of volunteers this year and share in the spirit of serving.
The indoor projects will be hosted by community partner, Adobe. Activities available to participate at Adobe will include writing notes to first responders, prepping toy cars, and tying blankets. For those wanting to work outdoors and participate in beautification projects there are many opportunities. From planting trees to bridge re-staining, there’s a project for everyone to participate in.
Isaac Hale, Daily Herald file photo
Members of the Lehi Police Department Honor Guard stand at the 18th annual Healing Field in Sandy on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, as part of a service to commemorate those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
The following outdoor service projects will be available:
- Help install new Lehi Family Park Landscaping @ Family Park (trails)
- Help build new Lehi Family Park Trails @ Family Park (trees/Parking lot)
- Help install plants at the new Steve Roll Park @ Steve Roll Park
- Help with the next stage of the Willow Park Dog Park Expansion @ Willow Park Dog Park
- Willow Park Beautification @ Willow Park
- Spring Creek Bridge re-staining @ Spring Creek
- Jordan Willows Bridge re-staining @ Jordan Willows
- Jordan Willows Trail beautification @ Jordan Willows
- Wines Park beautification improvements @ Wines Park (East Pavilions)
- Lehi City Cemetery landscape beautification @ Lehi City Cemetery (South Entrance landscape)
- Lehi City Cemetery landscape beautification @ Lehi City Cemetery (North landscape around road)
- Lehi City Cemetery landscape beautification @ Lehi City Cemetery (Section 15 clean up signs grass)
- Olympic Park playground improvement project @ Olympic Park
- Olympic Park Pavilion re-staining @ Olympic Park
The opportunity to serve one another unifies and strengthens communities. I urge everyone to take the opportunities available to serve. To join Lehi’s 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance, visit http://justserve.org/lehiarea.
Mike Stevens, firefighter and paramedic for the Lehi Fire Department, carries the American flag during the 9/11 memorial service at Lehi Fire Station 81 on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Lehi.
