September 11, 2008 marks the seven-year anniversary of 9/11. There will be several memorial events in the New York City area to honor and remember the victims of September 11th and to come together as a community.  I've included those that I thought would be of most interest to our PA family.

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September 11 Memorial Events in New York City

Starting in Battery Park on September 10th & 11th with the "signing of the beam" you can be a part of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.  Add your name to the steel beams that will be used in the construction of the National tribute....click here for info

WTC Site Memorial Ceremony and Remembrance

World Trade Center Site Memorial Ceremony and Remembrance The official New York City observance of the anniversary of 9/11 will take place at the World Trade Center site on the morning of Thursday, September 11th.

Thursday, September 11, 2008. Approximately 8AM through Noon.  Zuccotti Park Adjacent to the World Trade Center site at Liberty Street between Broadway and Church Street/Trinity Place

September 11 Remembrance at Trinity Church

Attend a ceremony of remembrance at the historic Trinity Church. At 8:46 AM, the church bells will toll in honor of those who died on September 11, 2001. A Eucharist for Peace service will take place from 12:05-12:45PM. An Evensong service of remembrance through readings and song will be held from 5:15-5:45PM.

Thursday, September 11, 2008
Trinity Church, Broadway at Wall Street

September 11 Services at St. Peter's Church

There will be at least four public remembrance services just about every hour, the first service starting at 8:46am and the last public service at 1pm.  There will be two special services for the Port Authority one at 2pm and an second service for Port Authority Police at 3pm. 

Thursday, September 11, 2008
Corner of Barclay and Church Streets

9/11 WTC Memorial Annual Floating Lanterns Ceremony

The New York Buddhist Church (NYBC) will present a floating lantern ceremony led by Rev. TK Nakagaki. This ancient custom is a symbolic representation of respecting the lives that have gone before us and also represents a light of hope for peace and harmony. This event is free and open to the public.

Thursday, September 11, 2008
Pier 40 at West Houston Street and the Hudson River

Observe September 11th by helping people in need.

Port Authority Retirees Association