9/11 Vigils
Fifth Anniversary September 11th Vigils
"Always Remember" 9/11 Candle-Lighting Vigil
VOICES of September 11th would like to invite your family, community or organization to participate in the inaugural Always Remember 9/11 Candle-Lighting Vigil on the evening of September 11th, 2006 at 7:00 pm.
“The Always Remember 9/11 Candle-Lighting Vigil is an international gesture on the fifth anniversary of September 11th designed to honor the lives lost on 9/11 and unify the global community affected by terrorism" -- Mary Fetchet
At the appointed time, 7:00 pm in local time zones, on September 11th, 2006, VOICES encourages individuals and communities at home and abroad to light a candle privately, publicly and in unison in memory of those who perished and survived on 9/11 and our international community affected by terrorism.
VOICES has reached out to tri-state family organizations, survivors, and rescue workers. We have also asked state universities, 9/11 charities and international networks of victims’ families in Afghanistan, London, Beslan, Barcelona, Jordan and Israel to participate. We hope that you, too, will join us by planning a candle-lighting vigil, in addition, to any gesture you see fit - a moment of silence, a reading of names, a song, readings or otherwise.
Ways to participate in the vigil:
- Privately light a candle
- Host an event in your home, office, community, university or place of worship
- Organize a vigil in your neighborhood using luminaries
Please share this email with friends and family so that we all may adopt this universal gesture on the fifth anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Make the collective candle-lighting a tradition in years to come to commemorate the lives of those lost to terrorism and provide support and hope to those who survived. If you would like to hold a public event email us your information at: 911vigils@voicesofsept11.org and we will list it on our website.
In commemoration of the 5th anniversary VOICES has designed a limited edition Always Remember candle which will be given with sincere gratitude to those donating $75 or more. Luminary kits are also available. Please visit our online store for more information. Thank you for your support.
Sunday, September 10
Sunday September 10 – Remembrance Vigil with music and readings
The WNY Families of September 11 American Red Cross 786 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY September 7 – September 13, 2006
Contact
Kathleen Lynch at kalmrm@adelphia.net
Leigh Macadlo at jlmac92@adelphia.net
September 10, Shea Stadium -- The American Legion will be presenting colors and a large American Flag
The American Legion will be presenting colors and a large American Flag at Shea Stadium before the Mets Dodgers game at 1 PM on Sunday Sept 10th. Leading the formation will be the State Commander James Casey. The national anthem ceremony will be in honor of those lost on 9-11 and those who have served in the military since that time.
Monday, September 11
New York City -- 9/11 Vigil: Pace University
The Pace University 9/11 Vigil is an event headed by the Civic Traditions Committee from the Office of Housing and Residential Life. It is an event where we take a night to remember those that were lost and were affected by the events of September 11th. This year is the 5th annual candlelight vigil that we are having. We hold the vigil at the main entrance at 1 Pace Plaza and after some type of remembrance either by way of having people speak or just a moment of silence, we proceed to walk towards the World Trade Center Site. This is a great way for students to show their support in the downtown community. This event is open to the public and Pace community and will take place on Monday, September 11, 2006 at 9:00PM.
Youngstown, Ohio: 5th Year Memorial Observance
The Mahoning Valley 911 Memorial will have a Fifth Year Observance on September 11, 2006 at the Mahoning Valley 911 Memorial Park located at 1055 South Raccoon Road, Youngstown. The Committee has updated the park and the public is invited to view the updates and take a moment to remember those lost in the September 11, 2001 tragedy.
Time: 5pm
Contact: Paul Cubellis at 330-792-1961
Rockland County, NY 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The County of Rockland invites all Rockland residents to attend a memorial ceremony beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, September 11, 2006 at Haverstraw Bay County Park marking the 5th anniversary of those lost on September 11, 2001.
The Haverstraw Bay County Park is open from dawn to dusk and residents are always welcome to visit the memorial during those times. Contact: Jennifer Hasan (845)638-5495
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 Burgettstown, Pa -- Americas 911 Memorial Quilts Organization
Diane Huggins will holding a memorial service at her Eldersville home on September 11th at 7:00 P.M. They will be remembering all those lost on September 11th and also will be praying for our soldiers who are continuing their fight on the war of terrorism. Any family's that have a loved one in the armed services please bring a photo of your loved one to share with us. She asks anyone in attendance to bring a red, white or blue candle ( They will have extra if anyone forgets).
At exactly at 7 P.M. they can light them and pray. Diane also ask anyone planning on attending please be at my home no later than 6:45 that way we can be ready to light the candles.
Their address is below and it will be outside around our flag pole.
Americas 911 Memorial Quilts Organization
Diane Huggins, Secretary/Poet
516 Eldersville Rd
Burgettstown, Pa. 15021
Americas 911 Memorial Quilts Organization
www.911memorialquilts.com
dhuggins@cobweb.net
dhuggins@zoominternet.net
Bensonhurst Brooklyn - Candle Vigil
In honor of my father (Frank Pershep) we will be gathering at the street that was named for him in Bensonhurst Brooklyn. The corner of Ave P and Bay Parkway to light our candles at 7 pm.
Also the national fanclub for the Dave Mathews Band (The Warehouse) will have members all over the country lighting candles at 7pm as well.
Delray Beach, Florida - Memorial Ceremony
We will be holding a ceremony to honor all the innocent people who lost their lives on that terrible day. It is to be held in the clubhouse of the HOA of Villa Borghese Community in Delray Beach, Fla. There will be several distinguished speakers.
Red Bank, NJ - United Methodist Church - 6 PM
The United Methodist Church of Red Bank, NJ will host a prayer vigil on September 11th. The Sanctuary will be open from 6 pm to 10 pm for candlelighting, prayer and meditation. The church is located at:
247 Broad St.
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Contact Number: 732.747.0446
Spalding University Candle Vigil - 7PM
The School of Social Work at Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky will sponsor a candle light time of remembrance and reflection on September 11, 2006, at 7:00 PM in the Library courtyard. We will share readings and open responses to honor those whose lives were lost in the events of 9/11 and a time of reflection as we honor all those whose lives have been touched by violence on all soils. We will close with a challenge to seek out peace in ourselves, our communities, our nation and our world.
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