NEW THREAD: TAKE BACK THE MEMORIAL RALLY, JUNE 20, 11:45

June 17, 2005 | firebrand

[firebrand]

Spread the word!!

“TAKE BACK THE MEMORIAL” RALLY

Dear Families, Friends and Supporters:

For three long years we have played by the rules as set forth by Governor Pataki, Mayor Bloomberg and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation. It got us nowhere.

We want a proper, fitting and respectful September 11th Memorial for the 3,000 innocent souls who perished that day. Not “a history lesson about tolerance.”

The planners of the World Trade Center Memorial have been put on notice that we are going over their heads to make our case to the American people. Please join us for a press conference to kick off our national campaign to enlist the American people in a Fight for Ground Zero. Our loved ones deserve no less.

WHAT: PRESS CONFERENCE & RALLY

WHEN: 12:00 Noon, Monday, June 20, 2005 (Please arrive at 11:45 am)

WHERE: Ground Zero at the Corner of Church & Liberty (rain or shine)

REMEMBRANCE: Please wear black or yellow to symbolize unity, or wear clothing that symbolizes your loved one’s affiliation and bring a picture of your lost loved one to hold over your heart.

ORGANIZERS:

Advocates for 9/11 Fallen Heroes
www.911fallenheroes.org

Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund
www.cantorrelief.org

Coalition of 9/11 Families
www.coalitionof911families.org

Fix the Fund
www.fixthefund.org

September 11th Families Association
http://www.911wvfa.org

September’s Mission
www.septembersmission.org

Skyscraper Safety Campaign
www.skyscrapersafety.org

Take Back the Memorial
www.takebackthememorial.org

Voices of September 11th
www.voicesofsept11.org

W. Doyle Support Group
WDoyle5615@aol.com

WTC Families for Proper Burial
www.wtcfamiliesforproperburial.com

WTC Family Center
www.wtcfamilycenter.org

World Trade Center United Family Group
www.wtcufg.org

[Fudd Fan]

That's very disappointing, I'm sorry to hear it. Unfortunately I have a job interview in NJ for late morning on Monday, but depending on the circumstances I'd be willing to see what I could do to re-schedule.

[firebrand]

Some people get it and some don't. Please do what you can to be there. I'd love to meet you!

[Velveeta]

Godspeed!!!

I'll be there in spirit with you all from Chicago.

[Velveeta]

Are you going, Cal?

[Velveeta]

Has anyone called media outlets to let them know that you'll be there?

[cyborg]

I'll be there. I freepmailed you with some skepticism but I'm going to do my LIRR best to get there *lol* No poictures please as I've not gone to the beauty shop yet ;o)

[Velveeta]

Monday, June 20, 2005, 5:40 a.m. EDT


Richard J. Tofel, the president of the International Freedom Center, is at it again.....

First he wanted you to believe a majority of 9/11 family members support a plan to conduct political discussions at Ground Zero about any and everything other than the day our nation was attacked and nearly 3,000 of our loved ones were murdered by terrorists. He makes this incredible assertion based upon the thin evidence that four of the seven 9/11 family members on the World Trade Center Foundation's board support the IFC's plan. These four are:

*Tom Johnson, a board member of the LMDC, which voted to bring the IFC onto the Memorial site and to give it $300 million federal dollars

*Paula Grant Berry, a personal family friend of the LMDC chairman; the only family member selected to be a Memorial design juror and who is now a Vice Chair, board member and salaried employee of the IFC

*Tom Roger, a Vice President of Gilbane Building Co, which was awarded a $45 million contract at Ground Zero by the LMDC

*Anthoula Katsimatides, a former aide to Gov. George Pataki who now works for the LMDC.

Now Mr. Tofel wants you to believe today's rally at 12:00 noon, at Ground Zero, is actually a "protest" by "a lot of people with a lot of different concerns" not necessarily connected to the center."

Don't believe him!

http://www.911familiesforamerica.org/default.asp

[Velveeta]

What will they see?

[Velveeta]

Fellow Americans, help us break through the Big Media muzzle: Call your local television station and ask for the "News Desk." Tell them about the Take Back Rally and that 9/11 Families and Friends are going to make a nationwide appeal to the American people on Monday. Direct them to this website.

http://www.takebackthememorial.org

[Velveeta]

Shameless bump for visibility

[Velveeta]

Please bump this thread for visibility and ping your ping lists.

Thank you!

[kristinn]

Couldn't make this one. However, Michael Graham on WMAL here in D.C. is talking about the memorial and the rally on his show today.

[hellinahandcart]

Good luck, guys! I'll be watching the TV with my fingers crossed.

[StarFan]

I must say TakeBacktheMemorial did a FANTASTIC job alerting the media as it's been covered on all local NY stations throughout the morning. From the sounds of some who were interviewed, there will be many 9/11 family members protesting today. Apparently it's been in the planning stages for sometime and I only wish we were alerted to it sooner. Hopefully FReepers who work in the immediate area can get there on their lunch hour.

BTTT

[Velveeta]

Michael Graham on WMAL here in D.C. is talking about the memorial and the rally on his show today.

That's great news!

I pray there's a huge crowd at the rally.

[Velveeta]

I'm so glad to hear it's getting the press it deserves!

Prayers up for all those attending.

[dixie sass]

My heart and thoughts will be with y'all today. Good luck.

[StarFan]

I'm so glad to hear it's getting the press it deserves!

Brought my car to the repair shop this morning and the first announcement on the radio concerned this rally. Their PR person deserves mega kudos for getting the word out.

I'd like to believe the e-mail campaign intimidated the MSM to cover this critical event and you deserve a special thanks for bringing it to our attention!

[nw_arizona_granny]

Please bump this thread for visibility and ping your ping lists.

Thank you!