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THE CLOCK COUNTS THE NUMBER OF DAYS HOURS MINUTES AND SECONDS THAT HAVE PASSED SINCE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 . THE AMOUNT OF TIME THAT THE ASHEN REMAINS OF THOSE LOST HAVE BEEN IN THE LAND FILL , FRESH KILLS

Sunday October 16, 2005

2:00 p.m. at Ground Zero

 

WTC Families for Proper Burial

Tthe Dedication

of the 2,000-pound

“Bell for the Unforgotten”

 

To read more about hte Bell: click on the links below:

The Bells of Remembrance
- In their Memory –

“The Bells of Remembrance Project” was organized by the Franciscan Center of Wilmington, Delaware, and the McShane Bell Foundry of Glen Burnie, Maryland, as a part of the ceremonies and Memorial Services which marked the first anniversary commemorations at each of the sites of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. On the first weekend of October, “The Bells of Remembrance” were involved in the annual commemorative ceremonies of the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Washington, DC honoring those Firefighters who died in the line of duty during the prior year.

The bells, weighing 5000, 3500, and 2800 lbs, respectively have been suspended from steel frames and permanently mounted on their own individual trailers. It is estimated that the respective gross weights of the fully rigged trailers are approximately 9000, 6800, and 5800 lbs. The bells are stationary and are rung manually.

A bell was placed in New York City, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and Arlington, Virginia for the ceremonies on September 11, 2002. This “Bell of Remembrance” was tolled at ten second intervals at each site in remembrance of each person who died at that site – with the number of tolls based on the number of persons who died at that location. The tolling of the 5000 lb. bell in New York City began at 8:47 AM and continued without interruption for over the next seven and three-quarter hours. A fourth “Bell of Remembrance” weighing 1700 lbs remained in Delaware, in the City of Wilmington, and was tolled 3047 times, in commemoration of all those who died on September 11, 2001. Beginning at 10:06 AM, all four bells rang in sequence for three minutes. Surviving family members, friends, and co-workers of those who died, as well as public officials and local volunteers who had assisted in the relief and recovery efforts, participated in tolling the bells.

May “The Bells of Remembrance” continue to honor the memory of all those who died on September 11, 2001 at each of the sites where the ground is forever hallowed because of the lives of those who perished.

At those places where bravery and sacrifices of those in the Fire Service are forever held in sacred memory for generations to come, may the tolling of these bells honor the three hundred forty-three Firefighters who died in the line of duty that fateful Tuesday morning.

TO HONOR THOSE WHO DIED
TO CONSOLE THOSE WHO REMAIN

lMcShane Bell Foundry in Glen Burnie

 

We hope you will learn of our mission and goal, and sign our petition. Please review the  SITE MAP to learn more. You may contact us by clicking here Contact Us Please write to us and complete the short survey.

To Listen to a Video  presentation created by the WTCFFPB please click Video Your support to re-claim the ashen remains from the landfill is critical to its success, we need your signature on the petition,  

Your Support is  needed to allow us to continue our media awareness , convey our organizations goals to the general public and .to continue to gather additional  signatures on our petition.  In addition, we have no funding. We need your financial help.

 Those wishing to make a donation to support this effort please write to : 

WTC FAMILIES FOR PROPER BURIAL

 P.O. BOX 236

  FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07023

 

Thank You,

Diane & Kurt Horning & Arthur & Arlene Russo Co-Founders and the Board Members of the WTC Families for Proper Burial

 

  ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

November 23,2005   Please read what the Catholic League has published on thier web site.  Click here.

MEETING SCHEDULE

WEEK DAY DATE TIME
Thursday DEC 15CANCELLED 7 PM
Tuesday DEC 20 7 PM
Thursday DEC 29 7 PM

PROPOSAL SUPPORT 

 

We have submitted a proposal as a possible location for the cemetery which could accept all the remains that are currently in Fresh Kills.  The time for submitting suggestions and making comments is short.  Please look at our submission, and then write to the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (a division of the Empire State Development Corporation) comments-GIPEC@empire.state.ny.us  telling them that you want the same thing.  When I attended the Oct 19, 2005 meeting, I got the distinct impression that very few people have weighed in on what should be done with Governors Island.  So, let's go full force in telling them what we need and want.  I think the last day for comments is November 17th or 18th, so don't hesitate.  You can merely copy and paste the comments I've already sent or you can send your own message.  You can also just write the following:

                   
comments-GIPEC@empire.state.ny.us
 
 I support the proposal submitted by WTC Families for Proper Burial, Inc., for use of part of the South Island section of Governors Island for an International Cemetery, which would contain the remains of those who were killed on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center.  These remains are currently in the Fresh Kills Landfill.  A proper and respectful burial on Governors Island would give the victims due honor and would be a destination of extraordinary historic relevance to future Governors Island visitors.         (your name)                
 
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                        Proposal submitted by WTC Families for Proper Burial, Inc.

Having attended the October 19, 2005 information session at the Fashion Institute, concerning the future of Governors Island, we were struck by the similarity between many of your goals and the goals of WTC Families for Proper Burial. We propose that a portion of the South Island area be designated an International Cemetery for those killed at the World Trade Center (WTC) on September 11, 2001. Below are the reasons why we need this cemetery and the way in which this cemetery would fit the criteria set aside for the use of Governors Island.

Currently the small tissue particles, bone fragments and cremated remains of most who died at the WTC are in the Fresh Kills Landfill. We feel that this is a totally inappropriate place for their permanent interment. Governors Island would provide a beautiful and respectful place. In addition its proximity to Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and the WTC site will provide a kind of “pilgrimage” for those who want to pay respects and connect with our nation’s history. And further, it will help the Governors Island project, as it will draw tourists from many nations (nationals from 91 countries were killed at the WTC). It will also keep the cost for infrastructure low and will keep some of the South Island acreage green, open and carefully landscaped. Maintenance would be minimal compared to some of the other proposals for the use of this land.

Daniel Doctoroff spoke of Governors Island becoming a place like no other in our nation. Our country has no international cemetery of the caliber of the cemetery in Normandy, France. Thus, this cemetery would be “unique“, “special” and “something historic,” as Mr. Doctoroff said this island should be. Patrice Lamel added that we must create a “world class destination.” Judging by the people from all over the world who visit the cemetery in Normandy France, and now the site of the WTC disaster, this would indeed be a world class destination.

When Paul Kelly spoke of the need to “achieve design excellence,” we realized that an International Cemetery could encourage such excellence in landscape design. In talking about the results of market analysis, David Lesser cited an educational component. The historic significance of the cemetery proposed could certainly include education about a pivotal historic moment for our nation. He also spoke of the special” essence” of Governors Island with the warning that we be very careful not to “develop that essence away.” Since this international cemetery does not require buildings or elaborate infrastructure, it certainly would not over-develop the area nor take away its essence. One of the “Key Public Input Themes” about which Mr. Lesser spoke was the need to maintain and integrate the historic character of the Island. How better to maintain this perspective than by focusing, at least in part, on such an important moment in our nation’s history?

In examining the pros and cons of the conceptual models exhibited on October 19, we were stuck by the connection between the benefits of the “Minimum Build” scenario and our proposal for an International Cemetery. It would require the least amount of infrastructure and traffic demands, requiring no new buildings. Our proposal also fulfills the concept of “Destination Island” as it was described: “a major tourist attraction on South Island to compliment the North Island history.” In the model for “Iconic Island,” the desire to maintain, “the true serenity, peace and sanctuary that is there on that island,” coordinates perfectly with the beautiful landscape we envision for the international cemetery.

Mr. Lesser seemed to feel that the “Destination Island” model had the best potential. We feel that an International Cemetery, which honors the dead from the September 11, 2001 attacks, can easily fit into that model. Even the questions and comments following the October 19th presentation indicated that our proposal would work well with the needs for the future of Governors Island. There is a need for open park space; there is a fear of “Disneyfying” the architecture; there is a need for year-round use; there is a reluctance to allow “fractional housing,” housing that seems to contradict the deeded intent that there be no residential component on Governors Island. Even the concern mentioned about the natural plantings and protection of wild life could be addressed in the careful landscaping of this section of South Island as it accommodates an International Cemetery.

We look forward to your careful examination of our proposal to use part of the South Island section of Governors Island as an International Cemetery for the victims of the September 11, 2001 attack at the World Trade Center. Questions can be directed to: WTCFamiliesforaProperBurial@comcast.net.

Thank you,

Diane Horning, President WTC Families for Proper Burial, Inc.
 

Questions or comments,?  Please write to WTCFamiliesforProperBurial@comcast.net.  Thank you.  Diane Horning., President, WTC Families for Proper Burial, Inc.