1. WEEKEND
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Council redrawing district boundaries
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City Council introduced flect population shifts. the Northeast. The proposal A second proposal from
two competing bills that After weeks of discussion would also divide up the Councilman Frank DiCicco
change district boundaries and closed-door negotia- 56th Ward into two districts would put the entire 56th
Thursday in its first session tions, a group of Council from the current three. Ward, a Democratic strong-
back from summer recess. members proposed a com- “(There was) a lot of give hold, in O’Neill’s 10th dis-
The top priority on Coun- promise map that would and take, and I’m taking a trict, a Republican.
cil’s agenda is redistricting, augment the 7th District, lot and not getting much. Under law, Council must
which requires the legisla- which currently winds But that’s part of reality,” pass a bill by Sept. 22 or go
tive body to redraw bound- through North Philadel- Councilman Brian O’Neill O’Neill without pay until the issue
aries every 10 years to re- phia, Kensington and into told KYW Newsradio. is resolved. SOLOMON D. LEACH
Chaput takes over
after rocky tenure G-R-E-E-N! GREEN!
Archdiocese of Philadelphia installed its ninth archbishop yesterday
METRO
LIVE BLOGS during a ceremony at Cathedral of Peter and Paul Many supporters Green:
FROM
GROUND
hope for stability after rocky end to Cardinal Justin Rigali’s tenure The color
ZERO:
Archbishop Charles Chaput GOT AN OPINION?
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of LOVE
WWW.METRO.US took his position as POST YOUR COMMENTS: CENTER CITY. The iconic
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spiritual leader Thursday in changed to a light green
Metro will be an installation ceremony. in honor of the upcom-
providing continuous Onlookers gathered in ing start to the Philadel-
Sept. 11 coverage all front of the Basilica of our members are young. phia Eagles’ season.
weekend long and Saints Peter and Paul, trav- They could be out doing The season starts
live blogging from eling from as far as Vir- anything in the world, but Sunday with a game at
the World Trade ginia and Connecticut. they’re here today.” St. Louis, where the
Center on Sunday Some wielded picket signs, Chaput was previously Rams will host Mike
for the 10-year others carried instruments the Archbishop of Denver Vick and the rest of
memorial service. and sang songs of praise. and succeeds Cardinal what backup quarter-
“I feel it is important for Justin Rigali, who, at 75, back Vince Young de-
us to be out here so the has reached the Vatican-fa- scribed as a “dream
new archbishop sees the vored age of retirement. team.” The downtown
ONLINE support he has from all “The Catholic Church is park’s water color is
TODAY parts of the church,” said an institution that needs often dyed to commem-
Maria Genstorfer, 23, of support,” said Mark Pen- orate events. METRO
Plainfield, N.J. Along with nington, who runs a transi-
WWW.METRO.US/
many of those gathered, tional living house in Bris-
MIXTAPE
THE EMERGENCE Genstorfer is a member of tol. “I’m here to pray for BPT reform
OF A ROCK RECLUSE Neocatechumenal Way, a
Catholic organization that
the archbishop and for the
city of Philadelphia.”
begins again
emphasizes evangelizing “It’s important to live CITY HALL. Council
WWW.METRO.US/ and service. life helping, not walking members Maria
THEWORD “We also are here to sup- around with signs saying Quinones-Sanchez and
TERESA GIUDICE’S port the diocese. Many feel someone else should help.” Bill Green introduced a
VOW RENEWAL Cardinal Rigali descends the steps inside the
that the church is dead and bill that would reform
full of old people,” said Nick ALEX WIGGLESWORTH cathedral as his successor, Chaput, looks on. the city’s consistently
WWW.METRO.US/ Boynton, 31. “But most of awigglesworth@metro.us admonished business
ORANGE privilege tax, which
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ALL WILLY WONKA
Questioning “[Chaput] is a step back-
ward because he’s more of
victims their time in
court,” Hoatson said.
discouraging to
economic growth in
Chaput the same,” said Robert
Hoatson of Newark, N.J., a
“There are two bills now in
the Pennsylvania legisla-
Philadelphia.
Under the proposal,
Outside the ceremony in priest permanently sus- ture that I know he will there would be an ex-
the rain, members of the pended from practicing in not support. He will put emption from the
National Survivor 2005 for protesting. “If millions into opposing gross receipts and net
Advocates Coalition and there is no progress, them. He’s not here to income parts of the tax
Road to Recovery, Inc. car- there’s regression.” change corruption into for the first $100,000 of
ried signs bearing names “When he was in Den- compassion or support vic- receipts of all busi-
Sex abuse still haunts. and pictures of priest sex ver, he opposed legislation tims. He’s here to tow the nesses. METRO/SDL
abuse victims. that would give sex abuse party line.” METRO/AW

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Pa. on high alert
thanks to flooding
Gov. Corbett coincidentally raised state emergency
level to highest since 9/11 Six of SEPTA’s Regional
Rail lines suspended until this morning at the earliest
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The Delaware Valley and the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
much of the Northeast con- Roughly 100,000 people
tinued to get walloped by were evacuated in the
the one-two punch from Wilkes-Barre area, and at
Hurricane Irene and the lat- least three deaths had been
est storm as flooding caused attributed to the storm as of
road closures, mass transit Thursday, officials said.
delays and evacuations all “We face a public health
across the region. emergency, because sewage
The flooding closed sev- treatment plants are under-
eral roadways Thursday water and no longer work-
morning and afternoon, in- The train’s stationary. ing,’’ Corbett said from the
cluding portions of Roo- Pennsylvania Emergency
sevelt Boulevard and Inter- Management Agency head-
state 76, resulting in a tral and northeastern Penn- quarters in Harrisburg.
headache for commuters. sylvania prompted Gov. “Flood water is toxic and
SEPTA was forced to sus- Tom Corbett to raise the polluted. If you don’t have
pend service on six of its Re- state’s alert to its highest to be in it, keep out.’’
gional Rail lines until Friday possible level for emergency
due to high water and debris. response — the highest the SOLOMON D. LEACH
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WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 9-11, 2011
Jobs plan includes 100 million
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Business. Google
active
tax cuts, spending users on
Twitter
SAN FRANCISCO. Only about
Obama hopes American Jobs Act will be OK’d by end half of Twitter’s 200
million-plus registered
of the year Says it’s time to end the ‘political circus’ members log on daily, but
the microblogging website
President Barack Obama vest and hire there will be is chalking up growth of
Quoted
said on Thursday the Unit- customers for their prod- 40 percent every quarter
ed States faces a “national ucts and services. You in mobile device usage,
crisis” and pressed Con-
“It’s a major should pass this jobs plan Chief Executive Dick Cos-
gress to urgently pass a leadership moment right away,” Obama said in tolo said on Thursday.
jobs package of tax cuts for Obama. He’s a televised speech. Twitter, one of a coterie
and government spending running out of Taking aim at Republi- of Internet social network-
he is proposing to revive cans who have consistently ing services like Facebook
the stalled economy. months before opposed his initiatives, and Google Inc.’s
The cost of Obama's voters settle in on Obama said it was time to While much of Zagat’s content is free and available embryonic “Google+”, is
to anyone, some content remains behind a paywall and
plan would be $447 billion, whether his “stop the political circus
it was unclear if Google would remove it.
gearing up for a hotly an-
a Senate Democratic aide and actually do something ticipated initial public of-
told Reuters. presidency has to help the economy.” fering. But Costolo told re-
With his poll numbers failed.” Obama, who pushed porters they would do so
at new lows amid voter
frustration with 9.1 per-
TERRY MADONNA, POLITICAL
SCIENTIST AT FRANKLIN AND
through an $800 billion
economic stimulus package Zagat bought by Google only on their own terms.
“We want to be able to
cent unemployment, Oba- MARSHALL COLLEGE in 2009, said his American remain independent, grow
ma was poised to use a Jobs Act would cut taxes for Google Inc. has bought Zagat, the popular dining the business the way we
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cal to his re-election stalled and give companies the job through infrastruc- of Google’s “local offering” in tandem with its be,” Costolo said at
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NOT JUST BARBECUE COMING FROM TEXAS
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If I were President Obama, I’d be chief executives have come from the land on e can figure some of the reasons
worried about Rick Perry. Not the Brazos. A thundering herd of for The Texas Effect. It has one
Opinion because he has shot up in polls like Congressional types, of the largest state economies in
a cork-bobber in a catfish pond. Not political the country, one of the largest
commentators and ac- populations and only California
TOM because he has excited some corners
of the Republican Party more than Quoted
tivists, too, have
charged out of Texas
has more electoral votes.
But the prime reason Texans seem so good
FOREMAN Michele Bachmann running a charter
“The prime
to hook headlines and at commanding national attention, I think,
POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT bus to the Cracker Barrel. But rather, produce some of the is that they are crazy. I mean this in the most
FOR CNN because he is from Texas. reason Texans most memorable mo- flattering way. Texans think big and bold.
seem so good ments Ann Richards,
in politics. Ross They have outsized dreams, and they don’t
T
Perot, hesitate to pursue them, even when
he Lone Star State has long played an at commanding Tom Delay, Lloyd conventional wisdom tells them they
outsized role in national politics. For national “You’re no Jack should, much like Barack Obama in the last
reasons that resist full explanation attention, I Kennedy!” Bentsen; presidential race.
(much like the career of Carrot Top), the list, like a summer None of this means Rick Perry will win
Texas has produced a steady supply think, is that drive to Houston in an the election — or even his party’s
of political players who have no qualms they are crazy.” old DeSoto, just goes nomination. But you can bet your jingly
about strolling into the White House, kicking FOREMAN on and on. spurs that he’ll make the race more interest-
their boots up onto the desk and declaring, Sure, Virginia, Ohio ing. Texans always do.
“By doggie, I lahk this ‘ere round office. and New York have produced more
Think I’ll git me one!” presidents overall, but you have to go way – CNN’s Tom Foreman is a regular on
Eisenhower, Johnson, and of course both back in history to round up all those names; “AC360°”/www.ac360.com and “The Situation Room.”
Bushes claimed Texas roots, meaning that and seriously, does anyone even care about Metro does not endorse the opinions of the author, or any opinions expressed on its pages.
since World War II, one third of our nation’s the Hayes administration anymore? Opposing viewpoints are welcome. Send 300-word submissions to letters@metro.us.

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WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 9-11, 2011
Fashion icon is fined
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for anti-semitic slurs
John Galliano has been convicted by a French court for statements
disparaging Jews Analysis: Can the ex-Dior head continue his career?
6,000 euros — that’s the “An icon has been de-
price disgraced fashion de- bunked, and it was all his What’s next? by the number of sympa-
signer John Galliano will fault,” reacted Yves Bed- thetic stories about his
have to pay for anti- douk, attorney of one of In fashion, timing is downfall, the answer is yes.
semitic slurs uttered at the the victims. “And that’s the everything. So the irony is He may never head another
La Perle bar in Paris. real price for him.” lost on no one that John couture house, but the ma-
The court decided to Hamelle thanked the Galliano’s guilty verdict for jority of the fashion world’s
“impose on him a penalty court at the Palais de Jus- a series of racist rants was top editors, stylists and cor-
of a suspended fine, so the tice. “The court here took announced on the first day porates will forgive him.
fine will not actually have into account ... the fact that of the Spring/Summer ‘12 Many already have, coming
to be paid,” his lawyer, Au- he was sick at the time of ready-to-wear shows. to his defense with sound
relien Hamelle, said on the event of a triple addic- bites about how he isn’t
Thursday. The former cre- tion to alcohol. Now Mr. This happened just days normally an anti-Semite (is
ative director for the Dior Galliano is ... looking for- after Karl Lagerfeld en- it possible to turn that on
fashion house will, howev- ward to the future and hope dorsed Marc Jacobs as Gal- and off?)
er, have to pay a symbolic that people will, with time, liano’s replacement at Dior And presumably, shoppers
one-euro fine to each of understand and forgive.” in an exclusive interview will pardon him too. His
the victims who have been with Metro. Clearly, fashion wedding dress for Kate
insulted and to each of the AURÉLIE SARROT has moved on. Moss, featured in American John Galliano walks the runway for Christian Dior during
five local associations that letters@metro.us But the question is, will Gal- Vogue, was a blogosphere the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011.
took civil action. METRO WORLD NEWS IN PARIS liano do the same? Judging hit. MWN/KH
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10. 10 9/11: 10 YEARS LATER
MESSAGES OF
REMEMBRANCE
Words matter Those of ordinary Americans have filled Metro’s pages as we mark the
10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks But at times of national crisis, it is often the words of ALEX WIGGLESWORTH
our leaders that matter most Here, they reflect on a decade that changed America awigglesworth@metro.us
FROM POLITICAL LEADERS
“This Sunday, as we put patriotism ahead of
reflect back on the past, partisanship, there is no
let us remember not only challenge that this coun-
the agony and anguish of try can’t meet. That –
“[Sept. 11] is very compli- attack on the twin towers the attacks but how we that is the ultimate
cated because it was the and on Washington and channeled our pain into lesson of our past decade.
worst day in my life, over the skies of Pa. hap- something positive and And I believe the “As we approach the 10th responsibility, and every-
worst day in the life of my pened. ... It is a defining powerful. Let us remem- ultimate way we can anniversary of the Sept. one plays an important
city — to some extent, I event for us; and right ber not only the day that honor those we lost is to 11, 2001, terrorist role in helping to keep
imagine, the country or now, as we enter into the time stood still — but the apply that lesson to all attacks, the safety and se- our communities safe
pretty close to the worst second decade of the 21st decade we have spent re- the challenges our curity of the American and secure. We remind
day for the country. And century, it’s the most covering, rebuilding and nation faces. So that the public remains our high- our federal, state [and] lo-
in some ways it was the defining event — and it’s renewing. Let us remem- legacy of 9/11 will be felt est priority. While threats cal partners, and the pub-
greatest day, the most glo- had tremendous implica- ber not only how the not just here in Lower remain, our nation is lic, to remain vigilant and
rious day because of the tions for us, and it’s hav- towers fell, but how we Manhattan but across stronger than it was on to report any suspicious
display of bravery and for- ing implications for us rose up – determined to each and every one of 9/11, more prepared to activity to local law
titude and strength that that we still don’t quite defend our freedoms. our 50 states for decades confront evolving threats enforcement
people showed. ... Every- understand.” And let us remember and centuries to come.” and more resilient than authorities.”
one remembers where RUDOLPH GIULIANI, FORMER NEW that when we unite as NEW YORK CITY MAYOR MICHAEL ever before. ... Homeland JANET NAPOLITANO, SECRETARY
they were when the YORK CITY MAYOR Americans, and when we BLOOMBERG security is a shared OF HOMELAND SECURITY
“I think no one has every day. These 911.METRO.US
lost sight of fact this passengers gave
is the final resting the last measure of
place of 40 heroes, their lives for
and they’ll be there people in
forever. This is their Washington.
sacred ground. ... Continually and to
You never know this day, I will be
when you’ll be always moved by
called on to do an what they did and
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PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES
From the From a service leader From a former
president “As firefighters and emer- president
gency medical personnel,
“S
we deal with a crisis as it
happens. We pull people ept. the 11 was a
out of burning buildings, monumental
we administer first aid, day in our
we get their hearts beat- nation’s history.
ing again. We deal with It was a significant day
the first wave of trauma. and it obviously changed
Mental health profession- my presidency. I went
als are there for the from being a president
second wave of trauma. that was primarily
They are the ones who focused on domestic
come in and help after issues to a wartime presi-
we’ve gone home. They dent, something I never
help with the problems anticipated nor my staff members to pro- and I’m intently listening
that are not visible to the something I ever wanted vide help to New York to the lesson. And I felt a
naked eye — suffered to be. I had been notified City, whatever help they presence behind me. And
both by victims and first that a plane hit the needed to take care of Andy Cards’s Massachu-
responders. These World Trade Center. At this incident and then setts accent was whisper-
problems might seem less first I thought it was a walked into the ing in my ear, ‘A second
critical, but they are actu- light aircraft and my re- classroom. The classroom plane has hit the second
ally harder to deal with, action was, man, either was full of kids who were tower. America is under
and they don’t disappear the weather was bad or reading. And in the back attack.’”
in a day.” FDNY COMMISSIONER something extraordinary of the classroom was a FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT
SALVATORE J. CASSANO, ON happened to the pilot. I full press corps and GEORGE BUSH, AS TOLD TO
MHA-NYC’S 9/11 HEALING AND then informed some of staffers and some adults NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
REMEMBRANCE PROJECT
FROM RELIGIOUS LEADERS
“T “
A
his anniversary s the Tenth An- not only took thousands
offers us an op- “9/11 impacted the niversary of the of innocent lives but im-
portunity to re- American Muslim 9/11 attacks ap- pacted millions of
flect the values community in two proaches, Jewish people. One cannot, in
of the God to whom we ways. The attacks were individuals and families fact, begin to adequately
have given our allegiance. on our country and will join others in various quantify the fallout after
Let us remember those faith. As we grieved communal observances the evil of that day —
“T
who were lost and memori- for the lives of the and memorials. The psychologically, spiritual-
his Sept. 11, great challenges as a na- alize this day by innocent, we had to death and devastation of ly, socially, economically,
Michelle and I tion. We’re emerging committing our lives to deal with our faith Sept. 11 impacted people politically, etc. Life has
will join the from the worst econom- ‘the things that make for of virtually every continued — there have
being tarnished. It has
commemora- ic crisis in our lifetimes. peace’ — drawing closer to religious and ethnic back- been joyous moments,
tions at Ground Zero, in We’re taking the fight to those who suffer, cultivat- been a challenge for ground, and so it is creative achievements,
Shanksville and at the al-Qaeda, ending the ing understanding in the many Muslims; certainly fitting that we scientific advances and so
Pentagon. But even if war in Iraq and starting midst of suspicion, finding however, 9/11 did come together across so- much more over this
you can’t be in New to bring our troops truth in the arguments of start a national cial divisions and join decade— but it is not
York, Pennsylvania or home from Afghanistan. those with whom we conversation about one another in wrong to reflect on the
Virginia, every And we’re working to re- disagree, embracing some Islam’s place in remembering and affirm- attacks on 9/11 as a hur-
American can be part of build the foundation of measure of personal sacri- America. After 10 ing our kinship. ... On ban — a devastation —
this anniversary. Once our national strength fice today to make a better years, I am confident 9/11, the horrible attacks and to reach into our past
again, 9/11 will be a Na- here at home. None of world for our children and that the conversation for tools to approach the
tional Day of Service and this will be easy. And it grandchildren tomorrow. present.”
has reinforced our
Remembrance. And in can’t be the work of gov- Let us gather one decade RABBI SIMKHA Y. WEINTRAUB,
the days and weeks ernment alone. As we from now — not amidst the nation’s pluralism.” LCSW, RABBINIC DIRECTOR,
ahead, folks across the saw after 9/11, the ruins of all that has been RUGIATU CONTEH, OUTREACH SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS JEWISH BOARD OF FAMILY AND
country – in all 50 states strength of America has torn down — but in the AND COMMUNICATIONS AND MESSAGES ONLINE CHILDREN’S SERVICES AT THE NEW
– will come together, in always been the charac- midst of that new world of DIRECTOR, COUNCIL ON
WWW.METRO.US YORK JEWISH HEALING CENTER, ON
their communities and ter and compassion of peace and security for all, AMERICAN-ISLAMIC RELATIONS, APPROACHING THE 10TH YARHZEIT
neighborhoods, to hon- our people. So as we which we have built up PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF 9/11 AS JEWISH FAMILIES
or the victims of 9/11 mark this solemn together.” PAX CHRISTI USA
and to reaffirm the anniversary, let’s
“T
strength of our nation summon that spirit once
with acts of service and more. And let’s show en years ago, of thousands more people ing, which responds with pen, when these are used
charity. ... Even the that the sense of members of al- have been killed. New York gratitude to these alterna- to provoke prejudice and
smallest act of service, common purpose that Qaeda used four Yearly Meeting of the Reli- tives. ... We testify to the hatred. Neither will we be
the simplest act of kind- we need in America passenger gious Society of Friends world that we disown all silenced by fear when we
ness, is a way to honor doesn’t have to be a aircraft as weapons to kill (Quakers) urges everyone wars and fighting with are called to witness
those we lost; a way to fleeting moment. It can nearly 3,000 people on to recognize this anniver- outward weapons for any against evil masquerading
reclaim that spirit of be a lasting virtue — not Sept. 11, 2001. The United sary as an occasion to cause whatsoever. These as good. We seek to build a
unity that followed 9/11. just on one day, but States government’s remember that there are are never necessary. There world in which a just
On this 10th every day.” response was to answer vi- always alternatives to vio- are no “just wars.” Among peace is possible.” RELIGIOUS
anniversary, we still face PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA olence with violence. In lence and that there is a the weapons we renounce SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS),
the ensuing wars, hundreds Spirit in every human be- are the tongue and the NEW YORK YEARLY MEETING

12. 12 9/11: 10 YEARS LATER
‘Facing the horror directly
gave us a common purpose’
Diana Ogilvie, a musician for the US Navy band based in Washington, DC
gives an exclusive account to Metro of the birthday she will never forget
ROBERT TURTIL/AFP/GETTY IMAGES
BY
DIANA
OGILVIE
MUSICIAN FOR
THE US NAVY BAND
BASED IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
A view from the executive offices of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington D.C., shows the White House in the
foreground and a cloud of smoke billowing from the Pentagon after it was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001.
I ‘9/11 was
awoke to a day like any were clogged and we
other, save for the fact Quoted weren’t able to send or re- past the White House, see-
our Pearl
that it was my birth- ceive calls. ing people run out and
day. I left for work a lit- “Life as we had Not long after, our com- people moving everyone,”
tle later than normal. In known it had been manding officer addressed says Payne.
the car I nonchalantly
tuned the radio to the sta-
forever changed. the troops. He said that life
as we had known it had
Harbor This started his walk
home — shared by tens of
tion on which I depend to
navigate my way through
Our nation would
never be able to
been forever changed. Our
nation would never be able
moment — thousands of other Wash-
ington workers who had
the notorious traffic of
Washington, D.C. As I ap-
go back to the to go back to the innocent
times we had enjoyed be-
we knew no other way of reaching
their homes. “I stopped in
proached the city, the
news flash of the crash at
innocent times we
had enjoyed before
fore this day. Listening to
him was a surreal experi- we had Payne
[upscale neighborhood]
Georgetown, where the
the first of the twin towers
hit the airwaves. I immedi-
this day.” ence, but facing the horror
directly gave us a common enemies’ bars were open. They were
packed with people watch-
ately felt a sense of dread purpose. U.S. Justice Department calls. “And then we ing the news on TV.” Then,
and thought it was a ter- Eventually, the base was employee recalls the day of realized that we might be crossing over the bridge,
rorist act even while the opened and personnel chaos and panic near the next.” Rumors soon he saw the smoke rising
announcer called it a freak were allowed to go home. White House on 9/11 swirled that the White from the Pentagon. “9/11
A
accident. Our family trickled home, House and the State was our Pearl Harbour mo-
Subdued and anxious, I changed people with no llen Payne worked Department had been at- ment,” he reflects. “We
hurried to my military du- co-workers and I could see interest in celebrating at the Justice tacked. Government work- knew we had enemies and
ty station in Washington smoke billowing in the dis- birthdays, only shock at Department, in a ers were soon told to go knew they could be
and arrived shortly after tance from the direction of the events of the day. Seek- building two home as heavily armed po- unconventional, but who
the second strike. All en- the U.S. Capitol building, ing comfort that dark blocks from the White lice cordoned off the area, could have expected this?
trances and exits to the and we heard reports of night, I walked outside and House. “We were shocked backed up by helicopters We used to think we were
base were sealed for securi- another incoming plane, looked up into the eerily and angry when the and armed vehicles. “It insulated from violence.”
ty purposes soon after. My but communication lines still and silent sky. planes hit the WTC”, he re- was frightening walking ELISABETH BRAW

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Troy Moslemi Commemorative Ceremony
My son’s due date was SHARE at Independence Mall
on 9/11, and I was at a YOUR OWN Sept. 10 5:30-7 p.m.
court hearing trying to TRIBUTE AND Independence Mall
get a case continued so I MEMORIES At Sixth Street between
could attend the birth Candlelight vigil at The Chestnut and Market
of my son. A few Garden of Reflection Join Mayor Michael Nutter
minutes before 9 a.m., I 7:30 p.m. and members of the Philadel-
was listening to a Mia- Lower Makefield, phia community as they pay
mi DJ talk about an “air- Jill Perkins Bucks County tribute to the 10th anniversary
plane accident” in New I remember I was only 2,973 candles were made in of Sept. 11.
York, but I had to rush in eighth grade when it remembrance for all those we
into the courthouse to happened. I grew up in lost. A vigil gives us a chance Team Red White and Blue
be at the hearing on the aftermath of 9/11. to pray for a loved one, but Moving Tribute
time. What an eerie day. I re- more practically to show they 8:30 a.m.
member my dad told are never alone. Please join us No matter where you’re
Doug Scalise me on 9/11 “look at the to light a candle, say a prayer going to be on Sunday, please
I remember visiting TV screen ... because by and remember. join Team Red, White & Blue
Ground Zero for the the end of the week and make a “moving tribute”
first time when I that image will be to honor those lost on 9/11,
moved to NYC, a group branded in there forev- the servicemen and women
broke out into the er.” I can still close my Sept. 11 who have been killed or
national anthem, and it eyes and picture it. wounded since 9/11 — and
really hit me how much all their families. By
this single event Jennifer Utterback Annual Remembrance committing to walk, run, bike
impacted all of us. It I remember getting out Ceremony or hike on Sept. 11, we are
will continue to rever- of the shower and 8:30 a.m. carving out time on this 10th
berate forever and we thinking that some “pi- Garden of Reflection anniversary to reflect upon
won’t forget those that lot” had made a terrible Memorial Park the tremendous sacrifice so
were lost to this wrong decision. I still 1950 Woodside Road many Americans have made.
tragedy. remember going to my Yardley, Pa. Team RWB has people from
office in Mexico and On the morning of Sept. 11, all over the world, including
Mike Krohmaly crying as I continued to the Garden of Reflection’s me- soldiers deployed to
[I] was sick that day lay- watch the coverage morial ceremony will begin Afghanistan, who are joining
ing in bed. Mother with huge speculation 8:46 a.m. with the ringing of a us in our mission to honor
called me to turn on the and looking to make fire bell marking the chrono- and remember. We
news, at that moment some sense out of the logical events when the four encourage you to spread the
the second plane unthinkable. My heart attacks took place. Interfaith word and make this tribute in
crashed into the tower. went out and continues prayers will be offered by reli- groups, and where possible to
[I] continued to watch to go out to all of the gious leaders after each mo- meet at 8:30 a.m. to hold a
for several days. Just re- families. The amazing ment is remembered. Names moment of silence at 8:46
member how close display of courage and of Bucks County’s victims will a.m. — when the North Tower
everyone became to solidarity is the only les- be read while a flower is was first attacked.
each other during those son I can find in this placed. A presentation of our
weeks and months great tragedy. Memorial Wreath to honor all Penn Museum Presents
after. I live an hour west 2973 victims of the attacks will place with guest speakers, a commemorate the 10th Memorial Display and
of Shanksville Pa., I re- Annemarie Heeran be laid concluding our special flag folding ceremony, anniversary of the Sept. 11 Related Programming
member hearing fighter Never Forget my broth- ceremony at approximately playing of “Taps,” and a bell tragedy. Throughout the day, Sept. 11 — An Afternoon
jets scramble over my er Charles Frances 10:10 a.m. tolling in memorial for fallen other activities will take place Remembrance
house on that night. Xavier Heeran (Tower 1, firefighters. on Independence Mall and in Ten years to the day that two
Will be a scar forever. Cantor Fitzgerald.) Day of Remembrance nearby venues, ensuring a hijacked planes crashed into
GOD BLESS all the Fireman’s Tribute Walk National Day of large turnout of potential vol- the twin towers of the World
Luisa Caro-Taveras 9/11 Families. I lost my 9:30 a.m.-noon Remembrance Civic unteers. The day will conclude Trade Center in New York City,
I can remember that brother when I was a Fireman’s Hall Museum Engagement Expo with a public ceremony featur- Penn Museum marks the
morning, as if it were junior in college ... hard Second and Quarry Street 2-5 p.m. ing Mayor Michael Nutter and solemn occasion with two
yesterday ... and the to believe it will be 10 Firefighters, police officers, Independence Mall special guests. special programs Sept. 11, and
days that followed, years! My wish is to city officials, veterans, and Nonprofits from throughout one Oct. 12 — and a powerful
how hope became de- have one more conver- others will commemorate the the Philadelphia region are Interfaith Prayer Gathering display, Excavating Ground
spair and then hope sation with him to tell 10th anniversary of the Sept. invited to host information ta- 4 p.m. Zero: Fragments from 9/11, on
again; when strangers him I love him. I would 11, 2001, “Attack on America.” bles showcasing their ongoing Arch Street Friends Meeting view through Nov. 6, 2011.
became friendly faces never in my life think This event will include a volunteer opportunities. In House The program and the display
and we all shared the this would happen to march from the Fireman’s Hall previous years, organizations Fourth and Arch streets offer visitors a timely
same pain and the my family. This has Museum at Second and Quar- that participated in the civic Please join the Religious Lead- opportunity to remember —
same strength. All changed me so much. ry streets to the Betsy Ross engagement expo recruited ers Council of Greater and reflect anew. On Sunday,
those beautiful souls LIVE, LAUGH & LOVE! House at Third and Arch more than 400 volunteers. Philadelphia for a prayer gath- Sept. 11, 2011, Penn Museum
watch over us now. NEVER FORGET! streets. A program of The Civic Engagement Expo is ering of memory and hope on offers pay-what-you-want
commemoration will take a part of a larger effort to the 10th anniversary of 9/11. admission.