9/11

Dear Dallas,
How will you pay homage to the tragedy of 9/11? 
From the Dallas Morning News website here is a list of memorials in the DFW area:
"Other memorials are scheduled throughout the day Saturday, at fire departments, town squares and churches. In a show of unity, religious leaders also will gather at the oldest mosque in North Texas.

Here are details on some of them:
In Lancaster, a regional tribute to those killed on 9/11 will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the Historic Lancaster Town Square, 100 N. Dallas Avenue (at Main Street).
It will include performances by a pipe and drum corps, a posting of the colors, and a police and fire procession. In addition to Lancaster, participating cities include Cedar Hill, DeSoto , Duncanville, Ferris, Ovilla, Red Oak, Waxahachie, and Wilmer.
In Mesquite, the fire department will host a memorial service at 8:30 a.m. at Fire Station 1, 410 S. Galloway Ave.
Before the service, firefighters will place 403 yard flags in front of the fire station, representing the public safety personnel who died as a result of the attacks.
"We will never forget their sacrifices and will always remember the great courage they demonstrated," said Mesquite Fire Chief Mark Kerby.
In southern Dallas, Christian clergy will visit the Masjid Al Islam, a mosque at 2604 S. Harwood, is a show of solidarity to call for tolerance and respect for American Muslims and Islam.
The 11 a.m. event is co-sponsored by the Dallas Peace Center and the Muslim Community Center for Human Services, the first Muslim social service organization in Texas.
"Our Muslim brothers and sisters are an important part of who we are as a nation," said the Rev. Diane Baker, a member of the Peace Center's board of directors. "Being inclusive and compassionate is at the heart of the American tradition, and it is central to the Christian message. Islam deserves the same respect freely given to other religions in America. It is that simple.”
Added Aftab Siddqui, vice chair of the Muslim Community Center: "The message of Jesus Christ, ‘Love thy neighbor,’ resonates among Muslims; let us start on that common ground and work hard to live up to the values that we claim define us.”
In Richardson , aviation professionals will gather at The University of Texas at Dallas to discuss their decisions during and after the terrorist attacks. Participants are to include air traffic controllers who grounded aircraft on that day, military pilots who had orders to stop further loss of life by any means necessary, and others.
The free symposium, "Navigating Chaos: Aviation’s Response to 9/11," will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the UT Dallas Conference Center at the corner of Drive A and Rutford Avenue.
It will be moderated by Lynn Spencer, author of Touching History: The Untold Story of the Drama That Unfolded in the Skies Over America on 9/11, a book published in 2008.
In Garland, Teddy's Backyard, a music venue at 210 W. Centerville, is inviting local firemen to a cookout to thank them and other public safety personnel for their service. Burgers and hot dogs will be served. Guests should bring their own beverages, chairs, coolers, and snacks. The celebration will be from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. It's for people 21 or older."
I personally want to give thanks to the brave men and women on the planes, in the buildings, the NYPD, NYFD, our soilders, every volunteer and anyone gave themselves for this country.  And continues to do so!
I support our troops and I support our President Obama!
Much love,
Alexandra