Central Florida Ballet commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States with a performance of its ballet, "9/11: An American Moment." Created in 2006, the performance pays tribute to the heroes and survivors of the attacks. In 2007, the U.S. House of Representatives recognized the production, which celebrates American courage, resolve and pride.
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WESTPORT — A steel beam salvaged from the World Trade Center will become part of the new fire station as a permanent memorial to those killed on Sept. 11, 2001.
Fire Chief Brian Legendre said he received official notification Wednesday that the department's request for the steel was approved and is ready for pickup.
"We knew when we went to (New York City) following the attacks that we were watching history unfold before us," Legendre said in a statement. "Now we are bringing a part of that history back to Westport as a reminder for everyone to see and touch."
Plans call for members of the Fire Department to make a pilgrimage March 10 to New York City to retrieve the 435-pound steel I-beam and escort it back to Westport.
Eighteen months ago, Westport submitted a formal request to the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey for one of the beams. Distribution of artifacts from the trade center building began recently, according to Nancy Johnson, manager of the WTC Artifacts Program. Johnson said the goal is to distribute 1,000 pieces of steel before the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks later this year.
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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Orchestra is planning a free, outdoor concert this year to mark the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks and honor those who were killed.
The tribute concert is planned for the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 11, at downtown Cleveland's Public Square. It will be directed by Loras John Schissel and will be titled "Hope. Remembrance. Dedication."
The event will take the place of the orchestra's annual "Star-Spangled Spectacular" on the square.
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/ohio-news/cleveland-orchestra-plans-9-11-tribute-concert-1086531.html
A beloved 9/11 hero has gone to Rainbow Bridge.
Charlie, a former member of the NYPD K-9 Unit who scoured the rubble at Ground Zero after the World Trade Center attacks, died last week of natural causes. He was just months shy of his 13th birthday.
"We cherished him," said Police Officer Suzanne McCrosson, Charlie's owner and handler, who spent six years patrolling the streets of New York with her loyal companion.
"What I remember most vividly of the day I first got him was his sweet eyes and all that hair!" she recalled. "Little did I know at the time what a rare and special gift I was given."'
http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/pets/2011/01/22/2011-01-22_a_tribute_to_charlie_k9_who_scoured_wtc_after_911_is_mourned.htmlPlans for a memorial to honor the heroes of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attack are moving ahead in Marshall, Minn.
Organizers are raising money with private donations and the City Council this week authorized $108,000 for some prep work on the memorial site, downtown along the Redwood River between Main Street and Marvin Schwan Memorial Drive, said the Marshall Independent.
Organizers plan to have a beam from the Twin Towers site and hope to have the memorial ready by the 10th anniversary of the attack later this year.
According to planners, the memorial will:
"... celebrate our nation’s capacity to survive and overcome adversity and at the same time symbolize the renewal and resolve of a nation which came together that fateful day. The 911 Memorial will be the focus and a gathering place for our revitalized downtown and will honor the public safety personnel who sacrificed their lives in an effort to save others."
http://www.minnpost.com/politicalagenda/2011/01/26/25237/marshall_minn_plans_memorial_to_honor_911_heroes
Jon Stewart's passionate plea last month pushing Congress to pass a 9/11 first responders health care bill has landed him an important new role: board member.
The funnyman is set to be appointed to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum board on Thursday, much of that thanks to his passionate efforts last month on The Daily Show on behalf of Ground Zero's Finest.
Call it a position to restore sanity
