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e-Newsleter October 05, 2007 |
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october 5, 2007 DEAR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS,
This week I attended the Homeland Defense/Security Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In addition to hearing an update on the efforts of military and government agencies, I had an opportunity to meet with many individuals impacted by 9/11. Some lost co-workers and friends, while others narrowly escaped and immediately responded or volunteered in the recovery efforts at Ground Zero, the Pentagon and Shanksville. It was clear from their touching stories that we shared an understanding of 9/11 that others may not.
In closing, we want to extend a special note of thanks to the long list of individuals and organizations that generously donated their time, materials and a variety of other support. All of us at VOICES are indebted to them for their efforts which made the Sixth Anniversary events so very special. (LINK) Enjoy the holiday weekend.
Mary Fetchet Founding Director
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VOICES PROGRAMS AND EVENTS |
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2007 Preserving 9/11 Forum and Luncheon Each week, we’ll be sharing with you some of the information and presentations from our “Preserving 9/11” Forum. Firstly, you can look at slideshows of the event on our site. (Slideshows)
One of the compelling presentations at the event was made by NY Times reporter Janny Scott about how the newspaper organized the “Portraits of Grief” stories about those who died. Click here to view Janny’s presentation. (Click Here)
9/11 Living Memorial Workshops VOICES is finalizing its schedule of 9/11 Living Memorial workshops for the rest of 2007. These workshops provide a unique opportunity for families of those who perished, survivors, and first responders to work with our staff to create your 9/11 Living Memorial archive. You can bring your treasured mementos to be digitized and learn how to be part of this important project. We will be posting dates on our website and in this newsletter, so watch this space and check our site regularly. If you would like to have a workshop in your area, please contact Michelle Doherty at (203) 966-3911 or e-mail mdoherty@voicesofsept11.org.
Support Groups If you would like to participate in a support group, please call our office at 866-505-3911 for further information and registration or to speak to one of our mental health staff members at any time. For those of you who are participating, here are the dates and times of upcoming group teleconferences. All dates 2007, all times are Eastern Standard Time.
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9/11 LIVING MEMORIAL FEATURE |
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Featured this week is the Santora Family’s tribute to Christopher Alexander Santora, who according to his family was the youngest firefighter to die on September 11, 2001, aged 23. Christopher, a native of Long Island City, NY, worked at Engine Company 54. He had just finished his shift when the planes struck, but jumped back on his truck and set off for the World Trade Center.
Christopher’s family tribute includes letters from his mother, father, sisters, girlfriend, godparents, and friends. It features photographs of Christopher throughout his life as well as the program from his memorial service and information on fundraising events held in his honor. Christopher is also remembered through the Christopher Santora Educational Scholarship Fund, dedicated to the continuing education of young American students from all walks of life. Visit the Santora Family Tribute.
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EVENTS AND INFORMATION FOR THE 9/11 COMMUNITY |
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Families Reach Settlement in 9/11 Lawsuit On October 3, the Baltimore Sun reported that four Maryland families had reached a settlement with an airline and several corporations that they accused of “dangerous long-standing flaws” in security procedures. The families, together with two women injured at the Pentagon and relatives of a woman killed at the World Trade Center, settled in a case that lawyers say was intended to shed light on security lapses.
VOICES has moved! Please note our new address: 161 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840.
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