Please join TED HAYES on 9/11/03 for a Sunrise Vigil: L.A. City Hall (5:15 am) "Lest We Forget"

e-mail from Ted | September 9, 2003 | Ted Hayes

[RonDog]

You are invited to attend
the second annual

September 11th Sunrise Vigil
"Lest We Forget"

"Rising early in the morning to attend this memorial,
is the least that we can do,
to publicly reaffirm our deep commitment
to their sacred memory,
and to the continued safeguarding
of our beloved nation." - Ted Hayes, coordinator

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Mission Statement

This Sunrise Vigil is specifically designed to stir the emotions and intellectual faculties of Angelinos and all Americans, to remember this tragic and horrific event, and to prevent others of its kind from ever occurring again in America or elsewhere.

Purpose

This Vigil is to memorialize the deceased victims and provide aid and comfort to their survivors as well, who suffer to this very day.

We must and will continue to let their surviving loved ones know that we have not and will not forget what happened to them and our nation on that fateful morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001...
and that their sufferings would not, and have not been in vain.

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PROGRAM AGENDA

Phase I:
Sunrise Memorial
Los Angeles City Hall (South Lawn)

The Memorial will begin around 5:15 AM, concluding around 6:15 AM

Phase II:
March Against Terror
Japanese American "Go For Broke" Memorial

The March will begin around 6:30 AM, concluding around 7:30 AM

For more information, please contact: Ted 213-892-9011

In you are planning to attend, please contact us in order for organizers to have a basic idea of numbers for seating at the South Lawn.

Free Parking Available West of City Hall - across Spring Street from the South Lawn

[RonDog]

Ted has a permit for this Sunrise Vigil, and the following resolution from the Los Angeles City Council:

Resolution
The September 11th Sunrise Vigil: Lest We Forget

WHEREAS, the attacks against the United States of America on September 11, 2001 mark the beginning of our homeland defense against terrorism;

WHEREAS, the attacks have caused U.S. citizens to denounce any group, organization, or nation who dare to threaten or carry out acts of terror against America and her allies;

WHEREAS, the attacks have forced all of us to be more vigilant against any such acts of terror in the future and be ready to defend ourselves at all times;

WHEREAS, in remembering the victims of September 11, 2001 and their loved-ones, friends, and business associates, we also remember and acknowledge the truth as to who the perpetrators themselves claim to be, that is, Muslims, carrying out the will of the Deity of their religion known as Islam;

WHEREAS, backed and fully supported by all citizens in Los Angeles, we encourage Muslim-Americans to increase and intensify their open and public denouncements of those members within their religion and umma (community) who continue to engage in acts of terror throughout the world;

WHEREAS, in order to keep alive the memory of the victims of September 11, 2001 and the damage done to our nation, "September 11th Sunrise Vigil" will take place this September 11, 2003;

WHEREAS, the "September 11th Sunrise Vigil" will be the first memorial event of the day in the City of Los Angeles which was inspired and orchestrated by Homeless activist, Ted Hayes and a small band of Homeless people from Justiceville/Homeless, USA, The Dome Village, and Rabbi Allen Freehling;

WHEREAS, the participation of Homeless people in the event presents a gesture of patriotism from the poorest of the poor and demonstrates to every U.S. citizen that love of country must transcend every level of American society;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this resolution that the Los Angeles City Council and the Mayor recognize the "September 11th Sunrise Vigil" that will be held this September 11, 2003 on the South Lawn of City Hall and joins in remembering the thousands of lives taken from us on that infamous day of September 11, 2001, acknowledging as a city that we will never forget this tragic day in our country’s history.

PRESENTED BY:
Jan Perry
Councilwoman, District Nine

[Joy Angela]

What a beautiful thing to do.

I will see if we can be there!

[truth_seeker]

The organizer, Ted Hayes, is a "homeless activist."

It pleases me to see this constructive event.

[RonDog]

Here is an e-mail that I just received from Ted:

Hey RonDog,

Please remind folks to bring as many American Flags as possible.

Also bring FLASH LIGHTS.

Symbolizing that we are awake out of our sleep and our lights shining in against the darkness of a moring that would bring our nation tragedy.

Like the Statue of Liberty illuminating the way to the world order Freedom and Visionary "Yankee" inginuity that has America and the modern, developed western world great over the darkness that permeates the east.

The flash lights will be turned on after the sounding of the sirens.

Thanks,

Ted

[RonDog]

The organizer, Ted Hayes, is a "homeless activist."

It pleases me to see this constructive event.

That would be THIS guy:

"Dome Village" founder,
and creative force behind
the "March AGAINST Terrorism" campaign,
Ted Hayes wants YOU to be at the Sunrise Vigil!

[RonDog]

Phase II:
March Against Terror
Japanese American "Go For Broke" Memorial

The March will begin around 6:30 AM, concluding around 7:30 AM

See also, from www.GoForBroke.org:

THE MONUMENT INSCRIPTIONS

An American Story

Rising to the defense of their country, by the thousands they came – these young Japanese American soldiers from Hawaii, the States, America’s concentration camps – to fight in Europe and the Pacific during World War II. Looked upon with suspicion, set apart and deprived of their constitutional rights, they nevertheless remained steadfast and served with indomitable spirit and uncommon valor, for theirs was a fight to prove loyalty. This legacy will serve as a sobering reminder that never again shall any group be denied liberty and the rights of citizenship.

“You fought not only the enemy…you fought prejudice and won.” -- President Harry S. Truman, as he welcomed the 100/442 RCT home	“My fellow Americans, we gather here today to right a grave wrong… Now let me sign HR442.” -- President Ronald Reagan, Civil Liberties Act of 1986
“Never in military history did an army know as much about the enemy prior to the actual engagement…” -- General Douglas McArthur, Supreme Commander, Pacific Theater, referring to the MIS	“The Nisei saved countless lives and shortened the war by two years." -- Major General Willoughby, General McArthur’s Intelligence Chief, referring to the MIS

[RonDog]

From Yahoo! MAPS:

Los Angeles City Hall is located on the northeast corner of 1st and Spring Streets.
FREE parking will be on the northwest corner, between Broadway and Spring Streets.

[RonDog]

Phase I:
Sunrise Memorial
Los Angeles City Hall (South Lawn)

The Memorial will begin around 5:15 AM, concluding around 6:15 AM

See also, from www.lacityhall.org:

Los Angeles City Hall at night

[Tony in Hawaii]

I get off work at 3AM, so I'll grab a BUNCH of coffee and head over there.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mission Statement

This Sunrise Vigil is specifically designed to stir the emotions and intellectual faculties of Angelinos and all Americans, to remember this tragic and horrific event, and to prevent others of its kind from ever occurring again in America or elsewhere.

Purpose

This Vigil is to memorialize the deceased victims and provide aid and comfort to their survivors as well, who suffer to this very day.

We must and will continue to let their surviving loved ones know that we have not and will not forget what happened to them and our nation on that fateful morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001...
and that their sufferings would not, and have not been in vain.

Please let me know if you want ON or OFF my General Interest ping list!. . .don't be shy.

[Mo1]

BTT ... NEVER FORGET!!

[JustPiper]

Wis I could be there. This was suppose to be my week in Cancun. Wish it was I would have had the best entertainment, The WTO protests ;)

[NorseWood]

Ron, count me in! I'll catch an early Gold Line train from Pasadena.

[NorseWood]

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[fatima]

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[ibbryn]

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[A Navy Vet]

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