Title: I want to thank each of you who submitted comments to the LMDC last week
Company: Voices of September 11th

I want to thank each of you who submitted comments to the LMDC last week.  We had a great response.  A special thanks to Monica, Anthony, Patricia and Edie Lutnick for their contributions and to all the others who distributed the information. 
Last week concerns about the safety and security of the Freedom tower came to light and the resignation of Kevin Rampe was announced almost simultaneously.  As a result several articles and editorials were published that evaluated broader concerns of the mishandling of the site, including the memorial.  
We are urging Governor Pataki to keep his promise to our families that the Memorial is a priority.  His leadership is critical in providing necessary oversight and carefully scrutinizing the process moving forward.  Decisions must be transparent and modifications must be clear.  The site where our loved ones tragically perished must be historically preserved and treated with respect and dignity.  Unresolved issues such as access to the bedrock footprints of both buildings, alphabetical listing of victims’ names, individual markers and the handling of our loved ones remains at Fresh Kills must be addressed.  The inclusion of additional streets, a bus depot and additional offices in the space set aside for the Memorial is unacceptable.  Since the Memorial and Memorial Museum are underground and located in the site of 2 prior terrorist attacks - safety, security and the ability to evacuate must be ensured. 
We must continue to voice our concerns to ensure that the World Trade Center Memorial meets the needs of our families.  The site where our loved ones died must be historically protected.  Thank you again for your continued support in this effort.