Nationwide
September 11, 2003
There will be a moment of silence at 8:46 AM nationwide to mark when the first plane hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Houses of worship are encouraged to toll their bells at 8:46 AM.
California
September 11, 2003, Cupertino, CA
There will be a 9/11 event at BJ’s. Tricia Greenwood will perform as well as special guests to release her CD Album “No Fear In Love.” Together they will play songs to comfort your soul, lift your spirit and mend your heart. A percentage of proceeds are going to the Salvation Army for their world wide assistance for men and women in the Armed Forces. No cover charge, from 7:30PM – 9:00PM, 10690 N. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino. To RSVP, please send an e-mail to .

September 10th – 11th, 2003, Sacramento, CA
There will be a special meeting in Sacramento to commemorate the second anniversary of September 11th. It will convene on September 10th at 3:30PM and will conclude the following afternoon at 4:00PM. There will be two anniversary events at the Holiday Inn, Capitol Plaza in Sacramento. One will be a private memorial for family members and survivors, and the other a public anniversary memorial. Families are invited to attend both if they choose. The hotel address is 300 J Street, Sacramento, CA. The CA Victims Compensation Board will cover travel expenses for this event. For hotel reservations, please call the Holiday Inn directly at 916-446-0100 and indicate you are with the CA VCB. The deadline for hotel rooms is August 25th, and if you need airline reservations, please contacts Joyce Brooks at 916-322-2037. For more information and to participate, please contact Anita Ahuja, Executive Liaison of the CA VCB at 916-445-8452 or e-mail her at . If you would like to join the CA VCB mailing list, please contact Hilda Prado at 916-327-0850.

Connecticut
September 4, 2003, Sherwood Island State Park, CT
The Connecticut Governor will be conducting a memorial service at the site of Connecticut’s Living Memorial at Sherwood Island State Park (Exit 18 off I-95N and S), marking two years since the tragic events of 9/11. The service will begin at 5:00PM and will feature a dedication of the Phase II construction components of the memorial, which includes the inscription of names of the victims associated with Connecticut.

To learn more about events in Connecticut and to connect with other 9/11 families located there, please view the State website at http://www.ct.gov/cthelps/site/default.asp.

Illinois
September 11, 2003, Naperville, IL
A memorial ceremony will take place downtown at the Riverwalk behind the Municipal Building, on Eagle Street. The service will unveil a memorial made from a beam from the WTC, limestone from the Pentagon and rubble from the crash in PA. It will take place at 5:15PM and last approximately 30 minutes. The memorial is dedicated to all of those lost on September 11th, and there will be a special tribute to Dan Shanower, a former Naperville resident, who lost his life while working at the Pentagon. Please contact the Mayor’s office of the City of Naperville at 630-420-6018 or the Naperville City Hall at 630-420-6707.

September 12, 2003, Chicago, IL
Alex Loutsky, a New York Firefighter and EMT will be the guest for the evening and will introduce the speaker as well as share his experiences as a “first responder” at the WTC. The program will be broadcast online. The event is sponsored by the Chicago Bible Students Association. For information and online registration please go to www.wherewasgodon911.com.

Maryland
September 11, 2003, Bladensburg, MD
There will be a Candlelight Ceremony, with remarks by local officials to remember the victims and heroes of September 11. It starts at 6:30 PM, please bring a candle. For more information, leave a message for Carole at (301) 779-4265

Massachusetts
September 6, 2003, Framingham, NY
There will be a memorial service to commemorate and celebrate the lives of all Long Islanders who perished in the attacks of 9-11-01. It will be held at Farmingdale State University, 2350 Broadhollow Rd. (Rte. 110) Farmington, NY 11735, on the front lawn of Horton Hall at 2:00 PM.

September 10, 2003, Boston, MA
There will be a vigil on the Boston Common to memorialize the victims of the 9/11 attacks. The event will begin with addresses by representatives of the three Abrahamic faiths, followed by music, including the Senior Choir of The First Church of Belmont Unitarian Universalist, the Choir of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Kristina Olsen and Jonathan Tynes of Peaceful Tomorrows. The gathering will be the gazebo at the center of the Common from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. 5,000 candles will be provided and the evening will be videotaped and covered by public radio and TV. This event will coincide with similar "Circle of Hope" events in 42 other cities nationwide and worldwide.

September 11, 2003, Ritz Carlton, Boston, MA
The Second Anniversary Commemoration of the Massachusetts 9/11 Fund will be held at the Ritz Carlton. The Program will be as follows:
8:30AM 9/11 Family gathering and breakfast at 8:30AM 10:00AM Symbolic Groundbreaking at Public Garden Memorial site at 10:00AM (with invited dignitaries: Senator Kennedy, Governor Romney, and Mayor Menino). Music will be featured as well as an Honor Guard to display colors. There will be one potted plant for each Massachusetts individual lost that day. Families may take home a plant. Families will also do readings and read the names of Massachusetts families.
11:15AM Buffet luncheon will be served at the Ballroom of the Ritz Carlton. 12:45PM Madeline Amy Sweeney Civilian Award for Bravery Families proceed from Family Gathering Space to Statehouse Ceremony at House Chamber Reception at Great Hall, State House 3:00PM Families arrive at Family Gathering Space, retrieve belongings, leave at their leisure.
For more information about this event, please contact LaNitra Webb, Executive Assistant, MA 9/11 Fund, by phone at 617-310 6211 or e-mail her at webbl@gtlaw.com.

September 11, 2003, Chestnut Hill, MA
There will be a dedication of the Memorial Labyrinth for lost alumni of Boston College (Commonwealth Avenue). This may be intended just for the Boston College community. However, for information, please call Diane Fahey or Rose Mary Donahue art 671-552-3250.
September 11, 2003, Boston, MA
Boston Bands Together performance at the ROXY (Musicians John Troy, Tom Hambridge and the Wreckage, Charlie Farren and Farrenheir and Jon Butcher will all perform). All of the live and silent auction proceeds will support the Child Witness to Violence Project at Boston Medical Center. General admission is $25.00 tickets are available by calling Ticketmaster at 617-931-2000.

September 11, 2003, Natick MA
A Community Service of “Hope, Remembrance and Prayer” will be held at 6:00 AM at the Fisk Memorial United Methodist Church, 106 Walnut Street, Natick. A continental breakfast and reception will follow the service. There will be a firefighter’s prayer and lighting of candles. If you are interested in more information, please contact Debi Henry at 978-579-7901.

September 11, 2003, MA
There will be a N. Janis Lasden Memorial Golf Tournament and Barbecue to raise proceeds to benefit the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA). Registration will take place at 12:00PM with gold beginning at 1:00PM. For more information visit the website http://www.njanislasdenfund.org or contact Linda Leblanc by phone at 978-535-8793.

September 13, 2003, Concord, MA
The Second Annual Al Filipov Peace & Justice Forum will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 7:00PM at the Trinitarian congregational Church/United Church of Christ. Reverend Jim Wallis, activist, international commentator on ethics and public life and the founder of Sojourners magazine will be the guest speaker. For more information, please visit this website http://www.alfilipov.org or call 978-369-4837.

September 14, 2003, MA
The Second Annual Jeff Coombs Memorial Road Race (5K walk/run) will take place in memory of Jeff Coombs. Proceeds from this event will support the Jeffrey Coombs Foundation. For more information please contact Christie Coombs by phone at 781-982-1608.

Michigan
September 11, 2003, Robinson Lake, Jugville, MI
The Michigan 9/11 Support Group will be holding a get together for 9/11 families at The Shack Bed and Breakfast located on Robinson Lake in Jugville, MI (50 miles north of Grand Rapids). Their website can be viewed at http://www.theshackbedandbreakfast.com. For more information, please contact the B & B at 231-924-6683. If you have questions about the family group, please contact Dawn Rodger, a member of the group, at . All family members are welcome.

New Hampshire
September 13, 2003, Greenland, NH
The Second Annual Jim & Mary Trentini Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will take place at the Breakfast Hill Golf Club. Funds raised will go towards the Trentini Memorial Scholarship at Triton Regional High School. For more information, please contact Kathy Kufts by phone at 978-388-4738 or by e-mail at http://www.k.klufts@mindspring.com.

New Jersey
September 4, 2003, Trenton, NJ
Staring on September 4, 2003 the Wall of Remembrance will be open to visitors at the R.J. Hughes Justice Complex in Trenton, NJ. The exhibit was created at the Liberty State Park for residents of NJ who lost loved ones on 9-11. The Governors Office and Staff has preserved and moved the exhibit for public viewing. For driving directions and more information, please call (609) 777-1862.

September 7, 2003, Governor’s Residence, Princeton, NJ
Private reception for New Jersey 9/11 Families only, please call 609-984-7846 if you are planning to attend or if you would like to attend but did not receive an invitation.

September 11, 2003, New Jersey
The Governor of New Jersey has asked for all churches and synagogues to ring bells at the times of all four crashes.

September 11, 2003, Ferry Service from NJ to NY for 9/11 Families
The New Jersey Department of Transportation is providing ferry service to Ground Zero for families. The first ferry will leave from Liberty State Park at 6:45AM. You must call 609-777-1248 to reserve space, which is limited.

September 11, 2003, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Highlands, NJ
The Memoria Project is a sculpture garden with sculptures representing the twin towers and the Pentagon. They invite New Jersey residents to participate in a candlelight vigil at 7:00 PM, rain or shine. For more information, please contact Evan Urbaia at (866) 657-8663 or visit www.memoriaproject.com.

September 11, 2003, Pennsauken, NJ
There will be a Pennsauken’s “We Shall Never Forget: Memorial.” The walkways around the memorial will be paved by signed pavers. For more information, please call the Mayor of Pennsauken, Bill Orth at 856-663-5542.

September 11, 2003, Stirling, NJ
There will be a Mass for family members at St. Joseph’s Shrine, at 8:00 AM. No media, please.

September 12, 2003, New Brunswick, NJ
Rutgers University is hosting the “Forging Memorial Art for Public Memory Symposium and Exhibition,” at the Alexander Library, at 1:00PM (Speakers will present at this time). The exhibition opening and reception will be held at 5:00PM. The event will analyze the issues of creating memorial art from a variety of perspectives and will highlight some recent works of memorial art that successfully addressed these challenges. To RSVP, send an e-mail to event@rci.rutgers.edu or call 732-932-7505. Space is limited so early reservations are advised.

New York
September 6, 2003, New York City, NY, Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum Search and Rescue and Service Dog Day will be presented by The Intrepid, Air, Sea and Space Museum and the Bear Search and Rescue Foundation. The museum will be showcasing the talents of search and rescue dogs. The federal agency uses dogs for military. Therapy, vision impaired assistance, cancer sniffing, arson, and other service dogs.

September 6, 2003, New York, NY
Jazz for Peace Benefit Concert. Come enjoy a live jazz concert featuring some of the best musician in New York and support September’s Mission at the same time. The concert will be held at 8:00 PM, at 36 West 106th St, between Central Park West and Manhattan Ave.

September 6, 2003, New York, NY
We’ll Carry On Benefit Concert. The concert is at Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia St., between Bleeker St. West and 4th St. The doors open at 8:30 PM and the concert will be from 9:00 – 11:00 PM, please call (212) 989-9319 for reservations.

September 7, 2003, Statue of Liberty, New York, NY
The Red Cross is placing 3,000 American Flags on Liberty Island from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM. If you would like to volunteer to help with this tribute at the Statue of Liberty, please call Lyuba Goldberg at (646) 826-3261, ext. 106.

September 7, 2003, Haverstraw, NY
Rockland County will dedicate a new memorial garden/park on Haverstraw Bay on the Hudson River. Please call Nancy Baker in Scott Vanderhoef, Rockland County Executive’s Office for details, at 845-638-5495 or bakerna@co.rockland.ny.us.

September 9, 2003, Staten Island, NY
Dedication of the Healing Garden - this garden was planted as a living memorial honoring all Staten Island victims of 9-11. The garden is located between Targee St., Richmond Rd., Narrows Rd. South, and Clove Rd. and the dedication will take place at 10:00 AM.

September 9, 2003, New York City, NY
“Something to Remember Us”, screening with a wine and cheese reception. The reception will start at 6:45 PM and the screening will start at 7:30 PM at The loft, 548 Broadway, 3rd Floor (between Prince St. and Spring St.). The film is the story of Gwen Loiacono, the creator of America’s first 9-11 Remembrance Flag. The documentary traces the flag from its creation to its journey from Wilmington, NC to families of the victims of 9-11. Interviews with victim family members, NYC firefighters and members of 9-11 support groups provide testimonials of the comfort the Remembrance Flag has provided, while at the same time relaying their own experiences dealing with the tragedy.

September 10, 2003, New York City, NY
Families of September 11, Inc. in collaboration with the New York Mets and Tuesday's Children has free tickets for family members to attend the September 10th New York Mets/Florida Marlins baseball game in New York City.
Contact our office either by phone at 212-575-1878 or by e-mail at ppanzner@familiesofseptember11.org to reserve your tickets. This is open to all family and will be distributed in a first come, first served basis. If you contact us for tickets, please leave a phone number where you can be reached so we can confirm your reservation. The game is during the day and families are asked to arrive to the Shea Stadium gate (gate number to be announced) at 10:45AM on September 10, 2003. Family members will also have access to the stadium picnic area and a barbeque and children's games will be provided.

September 10, 2003, New York City, NY
September 11th Families for a Peaceful Tomorrow is planning a candlelight procession for the evening and night of September 10th to commemorate and honor those lost on September 11th. It will be a silent candlelight procession and will not include speeches, signs or politics of any kind. The procession is open to everyone, not just family members and will begin at Union Square Park at approximately 7:30 PM (arrival at 7:00 is recommended). The procession will proceed to Ground Zero, where the participants will encircle the site and end by leaving the candles beneath the names. Additional Peaceful Tomorrows Circle of Hope Events can be viewed on their calendar at (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, and International Locations):
peacefultomorrows.org/activistcms/calendar.php

September 10, 2003, 9:11 PM
– Staten Island and throughout the USA LIGHT UP THE USA. St. Clare’s WTC Outreach of Staten Island asks everyone who wishes, to stand in front of their homes with a lit candle and for local churches to chime their bells for a few moments at this time. The Towers of Light ceremonies will be smaller versions of what New York City had at Ground Zero. There will be seven nights of light ending on 9-11. September 5, 2003, 7:30PM Memorial Mass, 8:00 – 11:00 PM Towers of Light at St. Clare’s. September 6, 2003, 8:00 – 11:00 PM Towers of Light at Mt. Loretto. September 7, 2003, 8:00 – 11:00 PM Towers of Light at Fresh Kills Recovery Area. September 8, 2003, 8:00 – 11:00 PM Towers of Light at Rescue 5. September 9, 2003, 8:00 – 11:00 PM Towers of Light at Wagner College. September 10, 2003, 8:00 – 11:00 PM Towers of Light at the Staten Island WTC Memorial. September 11, 2003, 6:00 – 12:00 AM Towers of Light at Angel’s Circle. For more information please contact Dennis McKeon at .

September 10, 2003, New York, NY
The New York Historic Society will present two benefit performances of The Guys, Anne Nelson’s moving post 9-11 drama of courage and fortitude in the face of unimaginable loss and grief. Admission is $15.00. Please note that due to the nature of these performances, certain seats are reserved for honored guests from the New York Fire Department, New York City Police Department, their families and the families of the victims of 9-11. The performance will take place at 7 PM, at the New York Historical Society, 2 West 77th Street, Central Park West. Please call (212) 873-3400, ext. 269 to reserve tickets.

September 10, 2003, New York, NY
There will be a concert for Peaceful Tomorrows, sponsored by the activism campaign TrueMajority and September 11 Families for a Peaceful Tomorrows. The performers include: flutist Eugenia Zukerman, soprano Arianna Zukerman, pianist Jonathan Biss, singer/songwriter Natialia Zukernman, violinist Joan Kwuon, cellist Daniel Gaisford, and the Amelia Piano Trio. Reservations are required, and tickets start at $100.00. The concert will be held at St. Peter’s R. C. Church at 7:30 PM. For more information, please call (212) 243-3416 or email .

September 11, 2003, New York, NY
September Space in conjunction with Families of September 11, Inc. and supported by Tuesday’s Children are hosting a Luncheon for the Victim’s Family members on September 11th from 11:00-2:00 at September Space to view: The September 11th Remembrance Quilt. The quilt measures 23 feet in height and 37 feet in length and weighs approximately 90 pounds. In April and May of 2002, the quilt hung in the Arts and Industries building in the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. On September 11th , 2002, it was hung on the outside of our school building in memorial of the victims, this year the quilt will be displayed at September Space a volunteer community center helping those effected by the attacks of 9/11/01. Contact: Lisa Orloff, September Space, 212-563-7570, lorloff@septemberspace.org. Located at 520 Eighth Avenue on the 11th floor between 36th and 37th street in Manhattan, and is easily accessible to all trains, buses and the Long Island Railroad.

September 11, 2003, New York City, NY
New York’s City Hall has developed the following plans for the September 11th Ground Zero commemoration. The program and timing will be similar to last year; the area will open at approximately 7:30AM and the ceremony will begin at 8:48AM (lasting up to 3 hours.). Priority will be given to the families of those who died on September 11th but public access will also be permitted as space allows. Information about access, transportation and other logistics for the day will be disseminated to the families through the Mayor’s Community Assistance Unit. Please visit the following website for additional information http://www.nyc.gov/mediaadvisory.

September 11, 2003, New York City, NY, Ground Zero
Logistical Info at http://www.wtcufg.org/news.asp?Action=ViewNews&ID;=146 7:00AM Guests gather at the site 8:30 Ceremony begins with the introduction of a Citywide moment of silence 8:46 Moment of silence to mark the time when the first plane hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Houses of worship will toll their bells throughout the City. Introduction of the reading of the names, children will begin reading the names in pairs (each reading 14 names). Family members may begin to descend ramp to lay flowers at the lowest level of the World Trade Center site. 9:03 Moment of silence to mark the time when the second plane hit the South Tower of the World Trade Center. 9:59 Moment of Silence in observance of the fall of the South Tower. 10:29 Moment of Silence in observance of the fall of the North Tower. Reading of names continues and music resumes. Taps performed by two trumpeters (NYPD and FDNY) Final music performance 12:00PM Ceremony ends Note to family members: The mayor’s office will be sending a letter to families about how to request that their children be considered to read the names of the victims. All names will be placed in a lottery that will be held the first week of September. Family members who want to be part of the honor guard should submit (by e-mail only) the port number, relation to the loved one, contact number and e-mail address, and age. City Hall will do a lottery draw for this participation. All selected will be notified. All City Hall questions, submissions, etc. related to the 9/11 Second Anniversary should be e-mailed to .

September 11, 2003, New York City, NY
The Tribute in Light will be lit for one night starting at sundown.

September 11, 2003, New York City, NY
The Good Shepard Church located in upper Manhattan on Isham Street will dedicate a Memorial Garden outside the church that includes a Steel Cross (steel from the WTC), a statue of the Good Shepard and a fountain. Inside the garden there will be 18 stones in honor of Inwood victims lost on September 11th. A Mass will also be held.

September 11 – 14, 2003, New York City, NY
Corey Gammil, the organizer of the “United in Memory Quilt” has obtained Pier 94 (12th Avenue and 55th Street) for the showing of the entire quilt. This is a quilt that has a square for everyone lost on 9/11. The hours for viewing the quilt are between 9:00AM and 5:00PM. To learn more about the quilt and the process of creating it, please visit the http://www.unitedinmemory.net/index1.htm.

September 11, 2003, New York City, NY
Art for Heart is holding an event for any children who lost a parent in the 1993 bombing or the 9-11-01 terrorist attack. All families are invited to participate in this communal art project, arranged by the LMDC. The project will take place at various locations: West Orange, NJ; East Hills, NY; and New York City. Each family will be able to paint on a square of canvas that will later be sewn together for a traveling exhibition. Please call (212) 962-2300 ext. 280 and leave your name, number of people and location you wish to attend. Or you can contact kmillea@renewnyc.com for more information.

September 11, 2003, New York City, NY
Voices of September 11th and WTC United Family Group will host a Commemorative Luncheon. It will be held at the Marriot Financial Center Hotel, 85 West Street from 12:30PM – 4:00 PM. Families and survivors from the Oklahoma City bombing will be there to offer peer support as a part of the Second Annual WTC United Family Group/MIPT Sept.11/September 11th Family Exchange Program. Reservations are necessary and space is limited, so please RSVP to Voices at (203) 966-3911.

September 11, 2003, New York City, NY
Voices of September 11th will host a 9/11 Commemorative Luncheon on September 11th, following the commemorative service. The luncheon will be held at the Marriot Financial Center Hotel, 85 West Street, NY, NY, from approximately 12:30PM to 4:00PM. Information about 9/11 related issues will be provided. Families and survivors from the Oklahoma City bombing will be in attendance to offer their peer support and friendship as part of the Second Annual WTC United Family Group/MIPT September 11/September 11th Family Exchange program. Reservations are necessary and space is limited. For more information, please contact the Voices of September 11th office at 203-966-3911. In addition, the group has secured 80 hotel rooms at the Marriot Financial Center Hotel at a rate of $199 per night. It is located at 85 West Street, 1½ blocks south of the WTC. You may contact the hotel directly by calling 1-800-288-9290 or 212-385-4900 – make sure to mention the Voices of September 11th when you make your room reservation.

September 11, 2003, New York, NY
A Day of Remembrance at New York Historical Society. There will be free admission to the museum all day, with two 9-11 films rolling continuously in the New York Historical Society auditorium. The Museum is located at 2 West 77th St., Central Park West and it is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For more information, please call (212) 873-3400.

September 11, 2003, New York, NY
Clergy Work Day. Clergy from various faiths will gather to work and pray together to commemorate September 11th. A memorial interfaith program will start the Clergy Work Day and will officially kick-off Habitat for Humanity – NYC’s annual Building on Faith Blitz. The program will take place from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at East 150th Street. For more information and RSVP, please call Richard Wong, Director of Community Partnerships at (718) 246-5656, ext. 302 or at .

September 11, 2003, New York, NY
Brothers on Holy Ground. Donnell Media Center welcomes retired New York City firefighter and independent film maker Mike Lennon, who will screen and discuss his documentary ‘Brothers on Holy Ground’. It is a portrait of fellow fire fighters in the weeks that followed the terrorist attacks. This program will be held at the Donnell Library Center Auditorium, 20 West 53rd St., at 6:00 PM. For more information, please contact Debbie Bujosa at (212) 704-8600 or at dbujosa@nypl.org.

September 11, 2003, New York, NY
The New York Historic Society will present two benefit performances of The Guys, Anne Nelson’s moving post 9-11 drama of courage and fortitude in the face of unimaginable loss and grief. Admission is $15.00. Please note that due to the nature of these performances, certain seats are reserved for honored guests from the New York Fire Department, New York City Police Department, their families and the families of the victims of 9-11. The performance will take place at 7 PM, at the New York Historical Society, 2 West 77th Street, Central Park West. Please call (212) 873-3400, ext. 269 to reserve tickets.

September 11, 2003, Staten Island, NY
Buddhist Chant: The Staten Island Buddhist Vihara will chant to promote peace, tranquility, harmony in remembrance of those lost on 9/11. The chant will take place at the Jacques Marchais Tibetan Museum Lighthouse Hill in Staten Island from 2:00 – 5:00 PM.

September 11. 2003, New York, NY
United in Memory 9/11 Victim’s Memorial Quilt Ceremony. The ceremony honoring the victims will include speakers and feature Cher and Gene Klosner. They will perform “Tower of Love” at 3:00 Pm at Pier 94, 12Ave and 55th St, New York, NY.

September 11, 2003, Staten Island, NY
September Commemoration at Historic Richmond Town: There will be a program of art and music offered by the Staten Island Historical Society, which operates Historic Richmond Town, a living history village and museum complex. The Historical Museum will be open with free admission from 1:00 – 5:00 PM. A string Ensemble from the Staten Island Chamber Music Players will perform from 2:00 – 4:30 PM. The exhibit ‘Indelible Memories: September 11 Memorial Tattoos’, photographed by Vinnie Amesse, will be open. The exhibit features 55 men and women who have memorialized loved ones and co-workers with a tattoo.

September 11, 2003 Albany, NY
A remembrance ceremony will be held on the East Steps of the State Capital. The event will be presided over by Lt. Governor Mary Donohue and Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings and will have music, reflections on the victims and a brief interfaith ceremony. The “Wreath of Remembrance” will be presented at the ceremony. It will then become a permanent exhibit at the World Trade Center Exhibition.

September 11, 2003, Amherst, NY
There will be memorial ceremony in Amherst honoring the victims of September 11th. The memorial has a round seating area surrounded by a concrete ribbon path, a 60’ flag pole, and rubble with buried dirt from Ground Zero. In addition, there is a memorial grove with 120 trees dedicated to victims and organizations. The ceremony will take place at 3:00 PM to honor both the victims of 9-11 and the service men and women who are at war. For more information, please contact Leonard Castrianno at 716-626-4265 or lencastrianno@msn.com.

September 11, 2003, Point Lookout, NY
There will be a sunrise memorial at the town beach (Lido Beach) at Point Lookout, New York, at 7:00AM.

September 13, 2003, New York, NY
Let Freedom Run – run to remember and honor those lost on September 11th. The 4 mile run starts at Hudson River Park, Pier 84, at 9:00AM. Space is limited. To reserve a space, please register via phone at 212-487-7120 or by e-mail at http://www.letfreedomrun.org.

September 14, 2003, Nyack, NY
There will be a Concert for Remembrance at 4:00PM, at the Grace Episcopal Church, 130 First Avenue, Nyack, NY. This is a free concert; all are welcome, performed by members of major New York City orchestras with a reception to mingle and to meet the artists to follow the concert. For more information please call Alison Crowther at 845-353-6339.

September 28, 2003, New York City
Show your love; carry your flag at the 2nd annual “We Remember Walk”, from Battery Park to the Word Trade Center site. Participants will assemble at 2:00 PM and the walk begins at 3:00 PM. Please join us in New York City as United Flights 93 and 175, American Airlines Flights 11 & 77, Pentagon Families, World Trade Center Families and survivors come together for the ‘We Remember Walk”. Let’s support those who suffered the most by carrying our flags for the country we live as they carry the photos of those we lost but forever remember. Please call 888-434-4685 for more information or www.Prayamericapray.us Staten Island: Towers of Light ceremonies
These ceremonies will be smaller versions of what New York City had at Ground Zero. There will be seven nights of light ending on September 11, 2003. September 5, 7:30PM Memorial Mass, 8:00 – 11:00 PM Towers of Light at St. Clare. September 6, 8:00 – 11:00 PM Towers of Light at Mt. Loretto. September 7, 8:00 – 11:00 PM Towers of Light location TBD. September 8, 8:00 – 11:00 PM Towers of Light at Rescue 5. September 9, 8:00 – 11:00 PM Towers of Light at Wagner College. September 10, 8:00 – 11:00 PM Towers of Light at the Staten Island WTC Memorial. September 11, 6:00 – 12:00 AM Towers of Light at Angel’s Circle. For more information please contact Dennis McKeon at mckeond@att.com.

New York - New York City Ongoing:
The September 11 Photo Project This exhibition of photographs and personal statements was initiated in a SOHO gallery and is now on display at the New York Public Library through September 20, 2003. Additional material has been added to this exhibit. It is at the New York Public Library, Humanities and Social Sciences Library, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, Edna Barnes Salomon Room, Thursday – Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

New York: In the Light of Memory
There will be a New York Historical Society exhibit of Long Island artist’s Christopher Evans panoramic painting of the view form the top of WTC Tower 2. The exhibit will be at the New York Historical Society, 2 West 77th St., Central Park West, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please call (212) 873-3400 for more information.

Fathers and Children: Loss and Remembrance, September 11th This exhibition offers reflections on a small number of fathers and sons who lost their lives in the attacks of 9-11 and others who were deeply involved in the effort to rescue and recover victims of the attacks. Its genesis was a series of ten emotionally compelling portraits of “firefighter dads” searching for their lost sons at Ground Zero. There will be other featured memorial materials. The exhibit will be at the New York Historical Society, 2 West 77th St., Central Park West, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please call (212) 873-3400 for more information.

Plan for the World Trade Center Site Studio Daniel Libeskinde’s winning design for the World Trade site is on exhibit at the World Financial Center Winter Garden, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
NYC Artists Show at World Trade Center Site
There is an ongoing special art exhibit at Mount Sinai’s World Trade Center Worker & Volunteer Medical Screening Program headquarters celebrated the spirit, generosity, and rejuvenating power of New Yorkers. The exhibition is located at Mount Sinai Medical Center, 1200 Fifth Avenue, off East 101st. St.

Intrepid Remembers 9/11
An exhibit dedicated to the heroes and victims of September 11th. It is located at the Intrepid Hangar Deck, Pier 86, 12th Avenue, and 46th Street. The hours are 10:00 AM – 5PM (Tuesday – Sunday) and costs $13, $9 for Seniors, Students, Veterans and US Reservists, $6 for children ages 6-11 and free under 2. For more information, please call (212) 245-0072.

Forever Tall: A Tribute to New York and New Yorkers
The Forever Tall mural created by artists Hope Gangloff and Jason Search is located at 35 Cooper Square between 5th and 6th St, New York, NY.

Pennsylvania
September 11, 2003, Tannersville, PA A memorial program will be held at the United Way Building in Tannersville, PA (Monroe County). The event will run from 9 AM to 2 PM. Donuts and coffee will be served. There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM and a lunch will be served at 12:30 PM. The Memorial Garden, which was started by survivors of the attacks on the First Anniversary, will be open. Visitors may add plants. The United way on Monroe County is located on Route 715 and Warner Road. For more information, visit http://www.pasept11.org.

Virginia
August 31, 2003, Arlington, VA
Show your love; carry your flag at the 2nd annual “We Remember Walk”, from The Iowa Jima (Marine) Memorial to the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Assemble at 2:00 PM and the walk begins at 3:00 PM. Please join us in Arlington, VA as United Flights 93 and 175, American Airlines Flights 11 & 77, Pentagon Families, World Trade Center Families and survivors come together for the ‘We Remember Walk”. Let’s support those who suffered the most by carrying our flags for the country we live as they carry the photos of those we lost but forever remember. Please call 888-434-4685 for more information or www.Prayamericapray.us


International Events

United Kingdom
September 11, 2003, London, England

A Memorial Garden in Grosvenor Square will be dedicated to the victims of the September 11th attacks. The ceremony is coordinated nut the Department for Culture, Media and Sport of the UK government. Attendance is by invitation only.

"September 11th Families For Peaceful Tomorrows: Turning our Grief into Action for Peace."

A reception, forum and book signing:

Monday, September 8th, 2003 The Puffin Room 425 Broome Street (between Broadway and Crosby) in Soho, New York City 6:30-9:00pm

Logistical Meetings

September 11

Voices of September 11-Forum

The forum is an opportunity to gather with other 9/11 Families and Survivors and meet with organizations providing resources and services. In addition, several organizations will discuss various issues that impact our families.
4:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. at MARRIOTT FINANCIAL CENTER HOTEL 85 West Street New York City
SEPTEMBER 11TH - 12:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. -
VOICES OF SEPTEMBER 11TH AND WTC UNITED FAMILY GROUPS HOSTS SEPTEMBER 11TH COMMEMORATIVE LUNCHEON
MARRIOTT FINANCIAL CENTER HOTEL 85 WEST STREET NEW YORK CITY

September 9

Meeting of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund

September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, would like to take this opportunity to inform you that those family members and representatives who are not able to attend the Town Hall Meeting described below will be able to view a simultaneous broadcast of the Meeting on the Internet.
You will be able to see and hear Mr. Feinberg conduct the meeting and answer questions from those in attendance. The Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (EDT)
At the Sheraton at Woodbridge Place Hotel, 515 Route One, South Iselin, New Jersey.
The Internet broadcast will take place at the same time.
If you would like to view the Meeting via the Internet, please complete the secure Registration Form by clicking on the link below (you must be connected to the Internet in order to complete and submit the form).
There is no charge for this service; however, access for this webcast may be limited,
So please register early. September 11th Victim http://www.i-dep.com/doj.asp
Compensation Fund Town Hall Meeting-- Live Webcast Registration Form

9/11 skeptics meetings

International Events

SAN FRANCISCO & OAKLAND:
Sept. 7 & 11, 2003
"Impeach the Terrorists" Rallies. Showing of AfterMath in Oakland -
9/11 research summit at Humanist Hall, Oakland with Carol Brouillet and many others..