Members of IAM District 9 gathered at Soldiers Memorial in downtown St. Louis to help prepare the site for the city’s Veterans Day Parade. Nearly twenty volunteers from both the District 9 Veterans Committee and the H.E.L.P.S. Committee took part in the clean-up, with participation from Locals 41, 1745, 688, 313, 1345, 777, and 2782.
The group spent a morning collecting litter and hazardous materials to ensure that Soldiers Memorial is a safe and dignified place for honoring military service members. The event was organized as part of IAM’s ongoing commitment to community service and respect for veterans.
“Keeping Soldiers Memorial clean and parade-ready is more than a project, it’s a statement of respect. District 9 members once again demonstrated the heart of this union by showing up for our veterans,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli. “A sincere thank you to every member who donated their time to support this meaningful project and help prepare Soldiers Memorial for Veterans Day.”
The H.E.L.P.S. initiative stands for Honoring, Engaging, Lifting, Providing, and Servicing. According to organizers, each District and unaffiliated Local within the Midwest Territory will host at least one H.E.L.P.S. event annually.
