Posts Tagged ‘9-11’
The Drawers Never Stay Closed: 9/11 — Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, commentary, contributing writer I call them compartments; little drawers in my brain where I store things because allowing everything I experienced during my time as a firefighter to have a front row seat to the drama that unfolds as my life progresses is simply impossible. Some of those drawers come with easy…
Read More2,977 Flags, One Promise: We Are a New Generation—and We Will Never Forget 9/11 — Ryan Golditch
2,977 Flags, One Promise: We Are a New Generation—and We Will Never Forget 9/11 — Ryan Golditch
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Thinking Out Loud, 9/11 – Mari Nardolillo Dias
GriefSpeak: Thinking Out Loud, 9/11 – Mari Nardolillo Dias
Read MoreSeptember 11th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony – Events Around Rhode Island
There are several events for Rhode Islanders to attend – from early morning to evening – as we remember the events of September 11, 2001: Anniversary Remembrances – 5pm, September 11th: The 9/11 Planning Committee of Dedicated Volunteers (Veterans’ Council, Cadets, Scouts, Public Safety Officials) will host a modest remembrance ceremony marking the Twenty-fourth (24th) anniversary…
Read More9-11 Wall of Hope Monument restoration weekend
The 9-11 Wall of Hope Monument organization is thrilled to announce that the WALL OF HOPE restoration is now in its final stages. This weekend congregants from Grace Church, Providence, are volunteering to paint 43 steel frames in preparation for the installation. Volunteers will gather at a downtown warehouse, donated by Tavares, LLC (210 West…
Read MoreNew home for 9-11 Wall of Hope Monument in Providence
The R.I. 9-11 Wall of Hope Monument organization partnered with the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority (RICCA) to announce the new home of the 9-11 Wall of Hope Monument. This renowned art installation has found a new home and will be hosted by the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority along the colonnade between the entrance…
Read More9-11 – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer The plan was to go to the beach and enjoy one of the last brilliant days of summer. Instead, we sat in front of the TV, shaking our heads when we could move them, calling friends and family and just feeling numb. An eerie silence smothered my neighborhood as the…
Read More5 Restaurants & Falvey Insurance Remember First Responders
Frontline Foods RI, on behalf of World Central Kitchen, delivered over 360 meals to first responders, at 34 stations in Rhode Island. This effort was in observance of the 19th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which is now a federally recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance, 9/11 Day, founded by 9/11 families and…
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