Sep

11 2016

Thank Your Lucky Stars and Stripes 9/11 Commemoration

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

The JCC on the Cohn Campus will host a 9/11 Commemoration from 12:00pm-2:00pm on September 11, 2016. The event, located inside the auditorium, will include food, speakers and a raffle. Cost of lunch is $5 per person. Proceeds will be donated to the Post 9/11 Veterans Organization.

Sickles High School Air Force High School Air Force JROTC will present the flag at 12:00pm followed by local teen artist, Briana Miele, singing the Star Spangled Banner.

The Post 9/11 Veterans Organization President, John Robinson, will speak on his 9/11 experience and his efforts to engage the community to support Tampa’s veteran's.

Our local Community Outreach Officer, Deputy Ashley Lindeman, from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office District 3 will also speak.

Preschool students from The JCC on the Cohn Campus will close the ceremony with a special song, which will then be followed by lunch and silent raffle.

The JCC on the Cohn Campus will also be giving a free 2 week membership to community members who donate a care package. Two types of care packages will be accepted, one for returning veterans and one to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office District 3 officers. Visit The JCC on the Cohn Campus Facebook page for further details about care packages!