Initial planning for the first Dylan Moore Day is ongoing but some of the plans have been released, according to Anthony Ray Finney, who was instrumental in getting Roanoke Rapids City Council to adopt a proclamation honoring the child.

The event is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the American Legion building in Roanoke Rapids, which is located on American Legion Road.

Finney said the public is invited to attend the event. “There will be fun and games for the whole family as well as a balloon release and birthday celebration for Dylan Moore.”

Other details are still being worked out, Finney said.

Council approved the resolution at its Aug. 11 meeting.

The resolution honored Dylan by mentioning his love of country music, The Andy Griffith Show, his dog Corky and his pony Silver.

Three years after his birth Dylan was diagnosed on Sept. 22, 2004, with Fanconi Anemia, a rare blood disorder. “Dylan was an inspiration to everyone that knew him as he braved the many tests and treatments over the last five years,” said the proclamation. “The city of Roanoke Rapids and citizens of the entire Roanoke Valley were saddened to learn of Dylan’s passing on Sunday, July 26, 2009.”

Said the document: “Dylan will be missed by all whose lives he touched during his short seven years of life and The Roanoke Rapids City Council would like to pay tribute to Dylan for his bravery and inspiration, his strong spirit and for teaching all of us some very valuable lessons about life.”