August 2, 2012
Dear Families and Friends,
Voices of September 11th will host several events to commemorate the 11th Anniversary of 9/11. More than 300 of our members helped us plan the events by responding to our survey. Your input has guided the content of the presentations, forums and exhibits that will be included in the forum. Many families asked us to plan a luncheon following the observance on 9/11. As you have requested, we have planned events that will be informative, commemorative, and will give members of the 9/11 community the opportunity to come together for the 11th Anniversary. 9/11 families and friends, rescue and recovery workers, and survivors are invited to attend!
September 10th - Information Forum
On Monday, September 10th, Voices of September 11th will host our 11th Anniversary Day of Remembrance Information Forum from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Marriott Downtown Hotel located at 85 West Street in New York City. Check-in will begin at 10:00am. The forum will include presentations, panel discussions, 9/11 artwork and an exhibit featuring photographs from the Always Remember Commemorative Book. This year we are very excited to collaborate with the National September 11 Memorial & Museum to include a preview of the 9/11 Memorial Museum's memorial exhibitions which will be on display until 6:00pm.
Several family members have requested that we also offer Living Memorial appointments. A limited number of appointments will be available. To schedule your appointment, call Debbie Westfal at 203-966-3911 or email her at dwestfal@voicesofsept11.org.
September 10th - Interfaith Service
VOICES will host an Interfaith Service at St. Peter's R.C. Church on Barclay Street in Lower Manhattan at 5:30pm. The Church is located a few blocks from the 9/11 Memorial. Light refreshments will be served following the service. There is no charge for the forum or interfaith service - but your reservation will allow us to plan accordingly.
September 11th Commemorative Luncheon Cruise For Family Members
Following the commemorative ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial, Voices of September 11th and World Yacht Enterprises invite 9/11 family members to join us for a cruise around the Statue of Liberty and buffet luncheon. The boat will receive passengers at the Battery Park Ferry Terminal at 12:00pm, departing at 12:30pm and returning approximately at 2:30pm. Thanks to the generosity of World Yacht Enterprises, the cost for the luncheon cruise is $25.00 per person. Space is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first-come basis.
Reserve today!
Reservations are required for all the events. Please contact Debbie Westfal at 203-966-3911 or by email at dwestfal@voicesofsept11.org.
To download a copy of the invitation, click here.
Hotel Reservations
We have made arrangements with two hotels to offer a special rate for hotel accommodations for members of the 9/11 community. For more information about hotel arrangements, please call our New Canaan office at 203-966-3911 at your earliest convenience. These special offers are available until mid August and are available on a first come first serve basis.
In the coming weeks we will provide more details on the 11th Anniversary Day of Remembrance events. Please contact us if you have any questions or if we can be of any assistance.
Warm Regards
Mary Fetchet & the VOICES Staff
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Please Join Voices of September 11th
Monday, September 10, 2012
Information Forum
New York Marriott Downtown Hotel
85 West Street at Albany Street
10:00am to 4:00pm
Interfaith Service
St. Peter's R.C. Church
22 Barclay Street at Church Street
5:30 pm
Reservations Required: Call 203-966-3911 or
E-mail dwestfal@voicesofsept11.org
Why a Sunflower? The Sunflower Project's goal is to remember life one flower at a time, both the people who were lost, their families, and a thank you to those who helped in the rescue efforts.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Luncheon Cruise
World Yacht Enterprises
Ferry Terminal
12:00 PM
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Monday, September 10, 2012
Information Forum
New York Marriott Downtown Hotel
Exhibit Open: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Forum: 10am – 4:00pm
Interfaith Service
St. Peter's R.C. Church
5:30pm
On Monday, September 10th, Voices of September 11th will host our 11th Anniversary Day of Remembrance Information Forum from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Marriott Downtown Hotel located at 85 West Street in New York City. Check-in will begin at 10:00 AM. The forum will include presentations, panel discussions, and a preview of the 9/11 Memorial Museum's memorial exhibition.
Join us at 5:30 pm to remember the almost 3,000 lives lost on 9/11 and the sacrifices made by the rescue workers and survivors. The interfaith service will be followed by light refreshments. |
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Luncheon Cruise
World Yacht Enterprises
Ferry Terminal at Battery Park
12:00pm
Following the commemorative ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial, Voices of September 11th and World Yacht Enterprises invite you to join them for a cruise around the Statue of Liberty and a buffet luncheon. The boat will receive passengers at the Ferry Terminal at 12:00, departing at 12:30 and returning at 2:30.
Thanks to the generosity of World Yacht Enterprises, the cost for the luncheon cruise is $xx.00 per person. There is a suggested limit of 4 tickets per family. Reservations are required.
Due to space limitations, reservations are required for all events and will be allocated on a first come basis. RSVP by Friday, September 5th. Please contact Debbie at 203-966-3911 or dwestfal@voicesofsept11.org. |
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