Fundraiser in Tucker Aug. 8 for 9/11 Memorial

The Blue Ribbon Grill, 4006 Lavista Road in Tucker, will donate 15 percent of the proceeds from its evening dinner service from 5-9 tonight (Aug. 8 only) to the DeKalb 9/11 Memorial Project, county officials announced.

Officers from DeKalb's Public Safety departments will be on hand for the fundraiser as a piece of steel from the World Trade Center will be on display. The steel will serve as a focal element in a 9/11 Memorial, which will be located in front of DeKalb's Fire and Police Headquarters. 

The memorial will also include a sculpture by artist Curtis James Miller of a Phoenix wing rising from the ground. The memorial will be unveiled during this year's 10-year commemoration of the 9/11 attacks.

DeKalb firefighter Doug Harms is leading the 9/11 Memorial Project. He "is inspired to ensure the legacy of first responders and everyone that died during the terrorist attacks will forever be remembered in DeKalb County," the announcement said.

Additional fundraisers for the project include:

• Aug. 11: Glenwood Restaurant, 1263 Glenwood Ave, S.E., Atlanta GA 30316
• Aug. 24: Avellino’s Pizza, 902 West College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
• Aug. 26:Wine & Dine Golf Tournament, Sugar Creek Golf Course, 2706 Bouldercrest Road, Atlanta, GA 30316

For more information about the Memorial Project or to make a donation, log on to www.dekalb911memorial.wordpress.com or contact Firefighter Doug Harms at 404.579.1964.