Sirius Remembers September 11 in 2005 with commemorative events
SIRIUS satellite
radio has made an effort to reach out to those affected
by September 11. Uninterrupted coverage and observance held at
the World Trade Center site. Reading of victims’ names by their
siblings and several other commemorative events will begin at
approximately 8:30 am ET and conclude at 1:00 pm ET on channel
126. The observance will pause at four momentstwice to mark the
times that each plane hit the towers, and twice to mark the time
when each tower fell. Said New York City Mayor Michael
Bloomberg:
“As New York City’s renewal continues, we pause on the
anniversary of that terrible day in September of 2001 to
remember those we lost, and to reaffirm our commitment to honor
their livesboth by rebuilding Lower Manhattan and by creating a
beautiful memorial that will touch millions of hearts. Sadly,
the unconscionable acts of terrorism perpetrated against New
Yorkers and Americans on September 11th continue to be carried
out in other parts of the world, and our prayers go out to the
families and victims. On the fourth anniversary of the September
11th attack here in New York City, we plan to mark this solemn
occasion by asking siblings to take the lead in this year’s
ceremony. In this small way, we acknowledge the special bonds
they share with their beloved brothers and sisters who died that
day.”
Said New York Governor George Pataki:
“Time will never dull the grief of those who lost their loved
ones on that tragic day, nor will it diminish our dedication to
remembering our heroes and ensuring that a fitting memorial
rises in their name. As we approach the fourth anniversary of
September 11, 2001, we will particularly remember the siblings
of those who were lost, as they have the privilege of honoring
their loved ones at this year’s ceremony. On September 11, 2005,
there will be, as there has been each year, a statewide moment
of silence and ringing of bells at 8:46 am, so that people from
all over New York State, indeed, across America and the world,
can take a moment to remember the heroes we lost and the spirit
of freedom that prevailed on that day. It is a spirit of freedom
that will endure always, on the site of the World Trade Center,
and in our hearts.”
