Vestavia Hills to Host Patriot Day

VESTAVIA HILLS, AL — In a display of inter-community remembrance, Vestavia Hills will host a Patriot Day celebration in honor of the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the date's 16th anniversary. Residents of the Vestavia, Mountain Brook and Homewood communities will be able to come together at Vestavia Hill's City Hall for a moment of silence.

The even will also feature speaker Brig. Gen. David Ling, who heads the Army Reserve Sustainment Command of Birmingham. Ling previously served as the director for U.S. Forces Korea, working to bolster relations between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea. Student choir group Just Singin’ from Vestavia Hills High School will perform at the event as well.

Vestavia Hills City Hall is located at 1032 Montgomery Highway.

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