News Items (9/10/21)
ARNOLD KOROTKIN
Dear 9/11 Community,
You are most welcome to come to the sixth-annual Calling Of The Names Ceremony on September 11th, 2021, at 1:30 PM in St. Paul’s Chapel in lower Manhattan. The ceremony honors deceased 9/11 Rescue and Recovery Responders who came to help during the nine-month Rescue and Recovery Effort at the World Trade Center site following the attacks of September 11, 2001. St. Paul’s is where George Washington worshipped after he was sworn in as the first President of the United States, and where 9/11 Responders could go anytime night or day for respite during the nine-month Rescue and Recovery Effort that followed the attacks.
Due to ongoing concerns about Covid 19, there will be limited access to the Chapel. You can watch the ceremony live via a link on our website: www.callingofthenames.org
As many of you know, the WTC site was considered this country’s most dangerous construction site ever. For nine months, Responders labored at their own peril. They put themselves in harm’s way to save survivors, restore safety and security to the complex and find as many remains as possible for the families of those lost. Their determination and dedication allowed many families to put their loved ones to rest.
The ceremony was created in 2016, as the 15th Anniversary of the September 11 attacks approached. Three volunteers from St. Paul's Chapel World Trade Center Relief Ministry wanted to honor the memories of those who served after the attacks and have since died. They created the first Calling Of The Names Ceremony, feeling it meaningful to hold the ceremony on the afternoon of the anniversary itself, and at historic St. Paul's Chapel, where many Responders sought respite while they labored at the site. From the beginning two important aspects of the ceremony were determined: that Responders would be called by their names and affiliations and that the reason for their death would not matter. By calling their names we invoke their memory and call out gratitude for their service.
We hope you will join us, either in person or by watching the live broadcast from our website. We wish everyone peace, comfort, and courage on this auspicious occasion.
• Over 1,200 names will be called; The only criteria: The deceased 9/11 Responder helped during the nine-month World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery Effort
• Sixth annual ceremony as the List of Names continues to grow
• Tax-deductible donations in support of the work to remember Responders can be made at: www.callingofthenames.org/donate
WHEN: Saturday, September 11, 2021, 1:30pm
WHERE: St. Paul’s Chapel, 209 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
WEBCAST: www.callingofthenames.org
For more information Contact: Barbara Horn, Director; Phone: 516-359-2275
Email: dire...@callingofthenames.org
Facebook: @callthenames / Twitter: @callthenames / Instagram: @callthenames
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, exclusively on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Español. This unique broadcast program, produced by 9/11 Day with support by the 9/11 community, will feature inspiring musical performances by H.E.R., Brad Paisley, Common and Maroon 5, along with films and interviews with members of the 9/11 community, telling their stories directly to a worldwide audience. "Shine A Light" will be hosted by CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper.Acclaimed actor/philanthropists Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, who appeared on stage together at the Concert for New York City soon after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, will again join together to deliver a special message of support for the "Shine A Light" program. Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning will also participate as a presenter.
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Below are summaries with URLs to news articles on the effort to ensure that the World Trade Center Health Program is fully funded. An archive of past articles year by year can by found on the Citizens for the Extension of the James Zadroga Inc. website here. Sep. 8, 2021 — NY Daily News — 9/11 responders still fighting to secure health benefits 20 years after the attacks First responders and others who survived the terror attacks are worried they could soon get shortchanged on their medical benefits due to a bureaucratic glitch in the program they rely on for care. Sep. 7, 2021 — The Scientist — Q&A: Health of 9/11 First Responders 20 Years Later The Scientist spoke with Rachel Zeig-Owens, the director of epidemiology for the World Trade Center Health Program, about what scientists have learned after two decades of studying illness and disease among survivors. Sep. 7, 2021 — ABC News — Video: More people believed to have died from 9/11-related illnesses than in the attacks First responder John Feal and the special master of the 9/11 Victims’ Compensation Fund discuss the health challenges faced by survivors. Sep. 7, 2021 — Newsweek — More People Died of 9/11-Related Illnesses Than in the Initial Attack: Report Forty-eight percent have those who claimed compensation reported having cancer, and 20 percent of those with cancer were found to have an additional qualifying condition. Sep. 7, 2021 — 12 News KPNX-TV — Arizona firefighters continue to battle illnesses related to 9/11 Dozens of Arizona firefighters who worked in the rubble at ground zero suffer from lung sicknesses. Sep. 7, 2021 — Democracy Now! — Joe Zadroga: My 9/11 Responder Son Died from Exposure to Ground Zero as Officials Denied Connection “My son Jimmy, who was an NYPD detective, he was actually sick as soon as he got home.” Sep. 7, 2021 — FOX 4 Southwest Florida — How 9/11 affected first responders’, survivors’ long term health New research shows that the rescue crews who were among the first to arrive on the scene during the terror attacks of 9/11 are 30% more likely to experience breathing issues than those who arrived later. Sep. 7, 2021 — September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) — 20th Anniversary Special Report We are proud to present the reflections of those who created the foundation upon which the VCF has successfully evolved, along with a timeline of important milestones. Sep. 7, 2021 — NY Daily News — Honor all 9/11 victims: The number of people suffering with health conditions from the aftermath of the attacks grows and grows While the money can’t end the suffering and the pain, the dollars put into the health program have greatly proven their value. Sep. 6, 2021 — All Things Considered — A Study Says 9/11 First Responders Survive Cancers At Higher Rates. Why? “They are finding some cancers earlier, perhaps due to more screening. And then these folks are getting incredible care.” Sep. 6, 2021 — NY Daily News — 9/11 still claiming victims among Ground Zero responders The noxious dust that clouded the air and filled the lungs of first responders is still wreaking havoc. Sep. 6, 2021 — 9 News — New Yorkers were told Ground Zero air was safe. It wasn’t Dust from Ground Zero had many known carcinogens – soot, benzene, cement, asbestos, heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and dioxins – which were released into the air of lower Manhattan with the collapse of the towers. Sep. 6, 2021 — Wall Street Journal — Among 9/11 Survivors, Health Effects Linger Twenty years on, acute respiratory illnesses associated with Sept. 11 have evolved into chronic conditions including cancer. Sep. 5, 2021 — Newsday — NY delegation in Congress fought for 9/11 aid, and is still fighting Two days after the Sept. 11 attacks, members of New York’s congressional delegation gathered outside of the West Wing waiting for a meeting with then-President George W. Bush. Sep. 5, 2021 — Albany Times-Union — 20 years later, 9/11 endures This anniversary, and the end of a war 9/11 sparked, should be cause for reflection on what we truly want America to be. Sep. 5, 2021 — Syracuse Post-Standard — Sept. 11 investigation: Syracuse federal agent recalls silent NYC, empty shoes, acts of kindness Twenty years ago, Mary Kate Anton was like most Americans, watching in horror at an unimaginable tragedy. Sep. 3, 2021 — Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney — Maloney, Nadler Lead Dems in Urging House Leadership to Include World Trade Center Health Program Funding in Reconciliation Legislation “The clock is ticking, and we cannot afford to abandon our responders and survivors during their time of need.” Sep. 3, 2021 — Federal Bureau of Investigation — The Toll of 9/11: 20 Years Later, First Responders Still Struggle with Health Effects Twenty years after the attacks, the toll they’ve taken on the FBI is evident. Sep. 2, 2021 — ABC 7 NY — 2/3 of FDNY firefighters, EMTs who worked at WTC site have long-term illness: Report Nearly 16,000 FDNY members were exposed to dust, particulates, noxious gases, chemicals, and fibers while working for more than 10 months in the rescue and recovery effort. |
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