ANNOUNCEMENT:
Twenty-second Remembrance
EASTSIDE 9-11 CEREMONY: Lighting the Way
John Finley Walk at Carl Schurz Park
Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 12:00 NOON
CARL SCHURZ PARK ENTRANCE, 86TH & EAST END AVENUE—WHEELCHAIR ACCESS 84th & 87th STREETS
A community commemorative event showcasing music, poetry and reflections on September 11th. The Ceremony continues a tradition from the first years after 9/11 that drew together people from across the community and city.
All Community Members are Invited – FREE
(rain or shine)
PROGRAM begins 12:00 NOON Sharp at John Finley Walk, top of stairs in Carl Schurz Park.
Musical Opening. Colors presented by Commandant David Menegon (Colonel, US Army-Ret.) and the Knickerbocker Greys. National Anthem; Introductory Comments. Reflections by Elected Officials and Community Leaders. Experiences by First Responders; Emergency Workers and Audience attendees. Closing words with Musical Interlude. Program ends
Community Supporters (in formation): Howard Teich; Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright; Carl Schurz Park Conservancy; Manhattan Community Board 8; Manhattan BP Mark Levine; Assemblymember Alex Bores; Councilmember Julie Menin; NYC Department of Parks and Recreation; New Democratic Dimensions; The Knickerbocker Greys; Greater New York Chamber of Commerce; NYPD; FDNY; East 86th Street Association; John Phillips, The Mansion Restaurant; Ann Meschery; David Williams; Brig Genl Loree Sutton (US Army-Ret’d); Russell M. Squire; Will Brightbill; David Menegon; John Philips; Chris O’Brien; Minah Whyte; Patrick McCluskey; Ann Meschery; David Bronston; Andrew Fine.
