Patriots Day In Highlands Ranch 2010

Do Something Special for a Service Professional on Patriots Day

Highlands Ranch Patriot Day

September 11th brings up a ton of emotions for me each year as I remember the terrorist attacks in 2001.  I can tell you exactly where I was and what I was doing that morning.  It is as if that happened just yesterday.  Instead of focusing on the anger I feel towards our enemies, I choose to focus on the gratitude I have for those who serve me and my community on a daily basis.  Yes this included the police officer that writes me a ticket when I got caught speeding. I have a brother and cousin that are in law enforcement and can tell you that I know it is a tough job.  It is tough on both the individual and their families.

September 11th in Highlands Ranch

This year and for every year to come I plan to go out of my way to thank every police officer, nurse, fireman, and military person that puts themselves in harms way in order to make me safe.  It doesn’t take much effort to take a meal to a local fire department or pick up a gift card and give it to somebody in that specific occupation with a card of thanks.  If I don’t have enough time to show my gratitude then something is really wrong.  I’d like to ask anyone who reads my blog to join me in honoring those who serve this weekend and every September 11th from now on.

Here are a few locations where we can go to say thanks and/or drop off items of gratitude.

Highlands Ranch Stations -

Where are the fire stations that serve Highlands Ranch?

Fire station # 16 is located at 8119 Blakeland Drive off Santa Fe Drive.

Fire station # 17 is located at 9554 South University Boulevard in Highlands Ranch.

Fire Station # 18 is located at 401 Timbervale Trail near the intersection of S. Broadway and Lucent Boulevard.

City of Lone Tree Police Department –

9777 S Yosemite St Littleton, CO 80124 (303) 339-8150

Please come back and post a comment on the bottom of the blog and let me know how you spent your Patriots Day.

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