9/11 Memorial Family Day a Huge Success
The weather was perfect for a fabulous day of fun for
Acton locals and the many passers-by (who just happened upon the fun event). Along with the huge number of trucks, fire engines, earth-moving equipment, wreckers and EMS vehicles, there were many very interesting emergency response vehicles for all to learn about. The SWAT-type truck was a big hit as was The Grumpy Pete – over 50 kids had a chance to sit (and play) in the big black Peterbilt, and for some it was a dream come true. There were even some much older “kids” who got to sit in the drivers seat and wonder at how they might see over the extended hood and around “Grumpy” the hood ornament.
There was even a dunk-tank with Acton police officers 
gladly offering their services to get wet in the name of fundraising for the 10th anniversary of the tragic 9/11 event.
The 9/11 Memorial Fund needs to raise $20,000 for the new memorial and the fundraising effort don’t stop with this wonderful event. Donors can buy a “brick” for $100 each and put their own custom message on it, and of course all other cash donations are more than welcome. A big thanks to all of the organizers including Jon Stackhouse and Brian Richter.