NEWS RELEASE

 

                                   

Mayor Jennifer P. Dougherty

 

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 30, 2002

 

 

CITY OF FREDERICK ANNOUNCES

SEPTEMBER 11TH TRIBUTE PLANNED

 

Frederick, Md. --- As our County begins its preparations for the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took on September 11th; the City of Frederick announces plans for a tribute.  Tributes will take place at Baker Park throughout the day on Wednesday, September 11th, with a main event commencing, at 7 p.m., at the Baker Park Band Shell.

           

Mayor Jennifer Dougherty recently commented on the City of Frederick’s plans to remember this tragic day in our Country’s history, “Throughout the City people are eager to commemorate the events of last September and we think this is a great way to celebrate our community strength and honor those who have passed away.”

 

Events at Memorial Grounds on Bentz Street:

5 p.m.              Selections by the Bernetta R. Brown Liturgical Choir

Rev. Burton Mack Pastor

6 – 6:30 p.m.    Rev. Conyers will speak and the Grace Penecostal Choir will perform.

 

At the Gazebo in Baker Park:

Two ladder trucks from the City fire companies will be stationed at the base of the Baker

Park Band Shell, ladders extended and draped in a large American flag. Engine #62 and

the crew of Engine #62 will also participate.  This company was one of the many which

responded and actually assisted at the Pentagon.

 

5:15 p.m.          Sherry Watkins and the Banner School Choir will perform the original song, "Stand Up America".

 

6 – 6:30 p.m.    Patriotic Music performed by the Harmony Coronet Band.

 

6:30 p.m.          Activities cease at all sites.  The community will proceed to the Baker Park Band Shell area where members of local Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts will escort Mayor Jennifer Dougherty, officials, and dignitaries to the stage at the Band Shell.

 

6:40 – 7 p.m.    John Widmann, City Carilloneur, will perform a concert of patriotic music.

 

7 p.m.              Main program begins with Mayor Jennifer Dougherty addressing the community reflecting on the events that surrounded September of 2001 and looking into the future.

 

Innovation by Rev. Paul Mundey, Senior Pastor, Frederick Church of the Brethren.

 

First Reading by Claire Fredericks, ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Youth Essay Contest Winner, Recognized by Ft. Detrick:  “Personal Remembrance”.

 

Second Reading by City of Frederick Chief of Police, Kim Dine.

 

Third reading by Sgt. Michelle Robertson, Biological Sciences Assistant, at Fort Detrick. Awarded NCO of the Quarter for the 2nd quarter in 2001 and the USAMRIID NCO of the Year for 2001-2002: “The American Creed”

 

Fourth Reading by Commissioner Terre Rhoderick.

 

Fifth Reading by Stan Poole, Frederick County’s Director of Emergency Services.  Mr. Poole will ask Sgt. George Thomas, IV, to read the Fireman’s Creed. 

 

Congressman Roscoe Bartlett will perform the final reading of the evening. 

 

At this time the Memorial portion of the evening will begin.  All are asked to bring your own candles, which will be lit.

 

The litany of September 11th 2001 events will be read.  Beginning with the first plane, which crashed into the World Trade Center, and ending with the fall of the towers.  After each event is read the Carillon will toll one bell.

 

The carillon will toll once more for personal reflections and intentions.

 

A moment of silence.

 

Taps will be played by Richard Marion, Ft. Detrick Color Guard- United States Air Force Master Sergeant.

 

Mayor Jennifer Dougherty will conclude the evening with the retirement of the Colors and the singing of God Bless America.

 

 

Special thanks to the following who so willingly volunteered their time to help our community prepare for this tribute event; Richard Marion and the Fort Detrick Color Guard, Bugler, Frederick Chorale, Frederick Orchestra Brass Choir, Clustered Spires Chorus, Catoctones, Sweet Adelines, the Banner School Choir, Rev. Mundy, Claire Fredericks, Chief Kim Dine, City of Frederick Police Department, Sgt. Michelle Robertson, Commissioner Terre Rhoderick, Stan Poole, Sgt. George Thomas, IV, Congressman Roscoe Bartlett, and Mayor Jennifer Dougherty. 

 

Also, please note the involvement of the Frederick County Red Cross, Leo McHale, the Flags for Honor, and the U.S. Postal Service whom will 'unveil' the "Heroes" stamp.

 

For additional information on the City of Frederick’s Tribute to September 11th, please contact Mary Johnson, at 301-600-1493.

 

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