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Serving a Changed World

by Community Analyst Community Analyst on 09-09-2011 03:01 PM - last edited on 09-09-2011 04:02 PM

 

 

This blog post was authored by Community Connector, Mike-BBY.

 

The world changed on September 11, 2001.  A bright morning, full of promise and innocence, was darkened by clouds of ash and debris.  When first one, then both towers fell in New York, it was as if the heart of the nation fell with it.    But ours is a nation resolute.  Since the days of our founders, adversity has brought out strength, fidelity, and unity.  Through the terror and confusion we became, in a way unlike any this generation has since seen, the United States. 

 

This Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the day the country came together.  We will never forget the men, women, and children who lost their lives.  We will always remember the heroes who gave all that others might be safe.  What greater tribute can there be to these lives than to put aside our lives for a day and serve others? 

 

Best Buy has donated $500,000 to MyGoodDeed in support of the 9/11 National Day of Service to help with projects across the nation.  In addition, Best Buy is supporting local service projects in the Minneapolis and Chicago areas.  At 9 AM on Saturday, a day of service is kicking off with a rally at Victory Memorial Park in north Minneapolis.  After the rally, service projects will take place at Victory Memorial, as well as Folwell and Theodore Wirth parks.

 

On  the following Wednesday, 9/14 Best Buy employees will rehab a home in Brooklyn Center, MN in support of Rebuilding Together Twin Cities in partnership with the 9/11 Day of Service.  Regarding the events, Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn said, “We are tapping in to the spirit of service that runs throughout our organization to help transform this day of tragedy into a meaningful remembrance by pledging our commitment to service.”

 

We are honored to support this cause and honor everyone affected by the tragedy.  How will you remember September 11 this year?