August 22, 2008
Dear Families and Friends,
As we enjoy the last few weeks of summer, our team at VOICES is busy finalizing plans for the September 10th Information Forum and September 11th Commemorative Luncheon. The agenda for the two day event is coming together.
The Day of Remembrance, in partnership with the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, reflects our commitment to commemorate the lives lost and provide a place for the 9/11 community to gather. We will offer an agenda of interest, including panel discussions, workshops and 9/11 exhibits. The VOICES staff will conduct 9/11 Living Memorial workshops throughout the day. Family members, rescue workers and survivors are invited to bring photographs, written materials and other mementos that we will digitize to include in the 9/11 Living Memorial digital archive. Reservations are necessary to meet with our staff, but mementos can be dropped off during the day for digitizing.
This week we learned that Dr. Charles Hirsch, Chief Medical Examiner will attend and his staff will provide an update to families and be available to make identification badges. In addition, David Isay, Founder and President of StoryCorps will discuss his organization’s September 11th Initiative. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum team, Thinc Design and Local Projects will provide an update on plans for the Memorial & Museum.
The anniversary of 9/11 remains a challenge for all of us. Our objective is to provide an informative and supportive environment for those who would like to join in. We hope you will be able to attend! Contact our office to make reservations and visit our website for an updated schedule of events.
Warm Regards,
Mary and the Voices Staff
VOICES September 10th and September 11th Events
September 10th Day of Remembrance and September 11th Commemorative Luncheon
Below are details on our Seventh Anniversary commemorative events. We are still updating our agenda so please visit our Seventh Anniversary Events Page for information and updates.
Cordially Invites You to Attend our Seventh Anniversary
September 10th Day of Remembrance
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Open to the Public
Panel discussions • Workshops • 9/11 Exhibits
Including Updates on the 9/11 Living Memorial Digital Archive and
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center
September 11th Commemorative Luncheon
For 9/11 Families, Rescue Workers and Survivors
Thursday, September 11,2008
12 noon to 3:00 pm
$20 per person
Marriott New York Downtown
85 West Street
New York City
This two-day event is a partnership between Voices of September 11th and
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center
Commemorative Luncheon |
RSVP: Michelle Doherty |
$20 per person |
(203) 966-3911 |
Reservations by September 5th |
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Updated Schedule
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
9/11 Living Memorial Workshops
by Appointment
Panel Discussions, Breakout Sessions and 9/11 Exhibits
10:00 am
Registration
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Opening Remarks by Mary Fetchet, Founding Director, Voices of September 11th
11:00 am to 12 noon
National September 11 Memorial & Museum (NS11MM) Update
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
9/11 Living Memorial, NS11MM Curators and StoryCorps September 11th Initiative
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Unmet Needs
of the 9/11 Community
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Closing Session and Networking
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To RSVP for the Day of Remembrance or to make a 9/11 Living Memorial Workshop appointment please contact Michelle Doherty at (203) 966 - 3911, mdoherty@voicesofsept11.org
VOICES Programs and events
Teleconference Schedule:
Tuesday, August 26th: Rescue/Recovery Workers Group 7:00PM to 8:00PM
Wednesday, August 27th: Firefighter Mothers Group 10:00AM to 11:00AM
9/11 Living Memorial Workshops
Our biggest round of 9/11 Living Memorial workshops this year at our event in New York City on September 10th. 9/11 families, rescue workers and survivors are encouraged to attend the 9/11 Living Memorial workshops. Contact our office to schedule an appointment between 10 am and 6 pm on September 10th. Reservations can be made by contacting Michelle Doherty at mdoherty@voicesofsept11.org or by phone at (203) 966-3911. In addition, individual appointments can be scheduled at our New Canaan, CT office. For more information on how to participate in the 9/11 Living Memorial project, contact our office or visit www.911livingmemorial.org.
events and INFORMATION FOR THE 9/11 COMMUNITY
| Saturday, August 23, 2008 |
| FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation presents "Iron and Steel: NYC to Shanksville Motorcycle Run" |
Be part of history as firefighters, law enforcement, veterans and citizens escort a section of World Trade Center Steel from New York City to Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
This Rain or Shine event departs Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY at 7AM Sharp. Registration begins at 5:30AM.
Visit www.firefamilytransport.org for more information. |
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| Sunday, August 24, 2008 |
| September 11, 2001: Connecticut Responds and Reflects |
August 24 to September 28, 2008
Designed and developed by the Connecticut Historical Society Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association
205 Bridge Street
Suffield, CT 06078
www.chs.org |
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| Saturday, August 3, 2008 |
| Fall Fundraising Event 'Billy Elliott' (The Musical) =Last Day for Tickets= |
Fred Gabler Helping Hand Camp Fund Fundraiser
Billy Elliot (The Musical)
Imperial Theater
249 West 45th Street
New York City
Price: $190 PER Ticket
RSVP by August 30th
Fred Gabler Helping Hand Camp Fund Events |
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| Saturday, September 6, 2008 |
| 7th Annual Damian Meehan 5-K Memorial Run/Walk |
Central Valley, NY
212-942-3432
www.damianmeehan.org |
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| Saturday September 6, 2008 |
| 5th Annual Frank Thomas "F. T." Aquino Outing Texas Hold’em − Family Day |
Nansens Lodge, Staten Island
www.outing4FT.com |
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| Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
| 2nd Annual Brooklyn Freedom Walk |
The Church of St. Brendan
Located at Avenue O between East 12th and East 13th Street
Hosted by Troop 446 Boy Scouts of America
Read More |
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| Sunday, September 14, 2008 |
| 7th Annual Capt. Gerald F. DeConto
U.S. Navy Scholarship
5-K Run/Walk |
Sandwich, MA
Dave DeConto 508-888-8571
www.GeraldDeConto5k.com |
If you would like to include your upcoming event in our calendar, please forward the information to events@voicesofsept11.org
In the News
Public Webcast on WTC 7 Collapse
Fires in World Trade Center Building 7 caused the building to collapse on September 11, 2001, according to a report released yesterday by the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST held a public webcast on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 with its findings and recommendations following an extensive investigation into the collapse of the 47-story building. The WTC investigation Web site at wtc.nist.gov has links to the full report, video and a broad range of accompanying materials. Public comments on the reports are being accepted from now until noon on September 15, 2008. Click here to learn more about submitting comments.
FDNY Releases Report on Deutsche Bank Fire
FDNY officials yesterday released a 176-page report and 40 pages of emergency radio transmissions recorded on the day two firefighters died in a fire at the damaged Deutsche Bank building near ground zero on August 18, 2007.
The report points out that firefighters entering the badly damaged and contaminated Deutsche Bank building to fight the fire faced confusion about the water supply and blocked stairwells among other difficulties. A grand jury is considering criminal charges against the city as a result of the fire. Read more.
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