Newly elected Kirkwood Mayor Art McDonnell and
Des Peres Mayor Rick Lahr
expressed their hope for the success of the benefit.
“Kirkwood citizens will always keep the victims and their families in our hearts – this event is another step in Kirkwood’s continuing path to healing,” said Mayor McDonnell.
Mayor Lahr
added, “The families of the victims, along with all our good friends and
neighbors in Kirkwood have gone through an extremely difficult time – Des Peres
is pleased to participate in such a
meaningful effort.”