First Responders Appreciation Day returning to Legion post

American Legion Post 133 will host its annual appreciation barbecue for first responders Sept. 9 at the Maricopa Veterans Center.

First Responders Appreciation Day will celebrate local law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical technicians from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Basically this is to give back to those who have given so much for us and put their lives on the line for us. It’s our way of saying, ‘Thank you,’” said John Anderson, post service officer and director of the American Legion Riders Post 133.

Families of veterans and first responders are also welcome to attend, he said.

The post placed donation jars in various stores throughout the city two months ago to raise funds for the cost of the event.

“Thank you to the community for the donations that they have already provided to us,” Anderson said. “One hundred percent of the proceeds are going to First Responders Day.”

The Maricopa Veterans Center is at 44240 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway.

For more information call 303-589-9146.