Our Lady of Peace Students Observe Patriot Day

Our Lady of Peace Catholic School students, faculty and staff gathered outside this morning during a solemn Patriot Day prayer service to mark the 11th anniversary of 9/11.

The students started the service with the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11.

Led by Father Walter Dziordz, Our Lady of Peace's pastor, and Mrs. Mickey Tovey, school principal, prayers were offered for those who died on 9/11, the first responders on that day, families who lost their loved ones and soldiers who protect our freedom.

The Patriot Day service concluded with the singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Our Lady of Peace Catholic School is an elementary school offering faith-based education for children in preschool through eighth grade. It educates more than 360 students from Darien and 11 surrounding suburbs.

Our Lady of Peace Catholic School is located at 709 Plainfield Rd., Darien. For more information, please call 630-325-9220.