District 88 honors first responders, veterans and local officials in remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001

On Sept. 11, District 88 invited first responders, veterans and local officials to attend the annual crosstown football game between Willowbrook and Addison Trail. This year’s game took place at Willowbrook, and the Addison Trail Blazers won 28-26.

The district introduced the guests to the crowd to thank them for their support of District 88 and to honor the memory of those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks against the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as those who continue to defend our freedoms.

Nearly 40 guests attended the game, representing the Village of Addison, the DeVry Military Resource Club, the Addison Fire Protection District, the Addison VFW, the Village of Villa Park, the Villa Park Police Department, the Villa Park Fire Department, the Villa Park VFW, Superintendents from School District 45 and Salt Creek School District 48 and active members of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. District 88 Board of Education members attended as well. Boy Scouts from Troop 199 presented a Color Guard, and State Sen. Tom Cullerton participated in the coin toss to start the game.