Carla Wilson
Elmore Autauga News
Proclamations give communities a way to pause, remember, and honor moments that have shaped not only the nation but also our local communities. They serve as reminders of loss, but also of resilience and unity.
Al Kelley, Mayor of Millbrook, signed a proclamation declaring Sept. 11th as Patriot Day in the City of Millbrook during Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
In the proclamation, Kelley asked residents to pause for a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. on Thursday, the exact time the first plane struck the North Tower. He also directed that American flags be lowered to half-staff across Millbrook as a visible sign of mourning.
“This is a time to remember the sacrifices made but to also continue the spirit of compassion and community that carried our nation through one of its darkest days,” said Kelley.
Residents, schools, churches, businesses, and community groups are invited to join in local ceremonies, organize service projects or simply pause for quiet reflection.
“Patriots Day is about unity,” said Kelley. “It’s about honoring the courage shown in 2001 and carrying forward that strength together as a community.”
