Posted on 09/11/2001 11:27:02 PM PDT by BillF
In memory of those NY Fire Fighters, Law Enforcement Officers (LEO), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personel who perished in NY and the military personel who died at the Pentagon, contributions to the following charities are suggested.
All of the brave men and women in these careers are pledged to go into harm's way as necessary to safeguard the rest of us. Several hundred of them layed down their lives for us and the U.S today.
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
USO - provides entertainment and support for armed forces personel
God bless all the victims and their families! God bless especially those who gave their lives for all of us! God bless America!
"All gave some. Some gave all."
The firefighters, EMS and police gave all today. Now, we need to give some to help the families of those that gave all!
There will probably be specific trust funds established for fire, police, EMS, and military families in next few days. Also, there may be a more general fund for all victims.
People may want to hold some of their money in reserve to contribute to such funds when those are established.
R.I.P., heroes.
International Association of Firefighters, 1750 New York Avenue, Washington, DC 20006
If you wish to donate by credit card, go to http://www. helping.org. They list several funds one can donate to: Salvation Army, September 11 Fund, Fraternal Order of Police, Red Cross, Catholic Charities and others.
Great way to summarize the contributions of the heroes.
Anyone know if the songwriter of that song came up with that phrase or if that phrase originated elsewhere and was incorporated into the song?
Thanks also for the citations to other funds set up to help!
Absolutely right. It is a great expression, very appropriate to the sacrifices of the police, fire fighters, EMS, and military in these horrible events.
But did Cyrus originate the actual expression? I think the expression "Wind beneath my wings" predates the song that uses it. Clearly, "Another One Bites the Dust" was a known expression long before the song with that title.
NY Firefighter's Memorial Fund
Date of Loss: September 11, 2001
New York, New York
All proceeds from the NY Firefighter's Memorial Fund will go to the families of our fallen brothers and sisters.
If you'd like to donate by mail or phone, please refer to the contacts below.
Contact: Fire Donations
Address:
1127 Broadway Suite 102
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: 877-863-4783
Second Phone: 253-274-0432
Fax: 253-274-0309
Email: dshaw@firedonations.com
Please Note: This donation site is hosted by Yahoo! on behalf of Fire Donations.
Yahoo! has waived all fees in connection with your donation.
Consumers warned to beware of online disaster-relief scams"
ComputerWorld
"Many of these spammers are trying to steal money and credit card numbers," the group said. "Do not respond to these e-mails."
If you get any of these scam e-mails, report it. Scum like this are no better than looters and should be delt with accordingly.
UFA ( http://ufalocal94.org ) Sustains Great Loss From Terrorist Attack on New York City
We are saddened by the tremendous loss to the family's of our Fallen Brother's.
The outpouring of support has been tremendous. Please direct your financial contribution to:
Uniformed Firefighter's Association
204 East 23rd Street
New York, New York 10010
Attn: UFA Widows' and Children's Fund
Please use Tax ID number 13-3047544
Exemption granted pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Thank you and God Bless!
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