[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]

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.

[NorseWood]

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

[NorseWood]

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[A Navy Vet]

Bump for the cause.