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September 11th Remembrance Vigil

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:      August 29, 2006

Contact:   Judith A. Rucki, APR

Phone:           (716) 878-2368   Fax: (716) 878-2389

SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBRANCE VIGIL

TO BE HELD AT AMERICAN RED CROSS

       BUFFALO, N.Y. – The American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter announced today that its September 11 Support Group will commemorate the victims of the 9-11 attacks during a September 11th Remembrance Vigil. The vigil, marking the fifth anniversary of the attacks, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. at chapter headquarters, located at 786 Delaware Ave. (corner of Summer St.)

        Sr. Martha Olszewski, who leads the support group, said, “Beginning Thursday, Sept. 7 at 3:30 p.m., 3,000 flags will be placed on the front lawn of the American Red Cross. The flags represent each person who died during the 9-11 attacks. The flags will remain on display through Sept. 13.”

     The public is welcome to attend the vigil, which will include music and readings. 

     The Greater Buffalo Chapter of the American Red Cross prepares for, and responds to, community disasters and emergencies and helps people lead safe and healthy lives. The American Red Cross is one of the oldest and largest volunteer driven organizations in the United States and locally depends on contributions of 1,000 volunteers to provide its emergency service and health education programs.