Posted on: Sunday, September 16, 2001

The September 11th attack
Observances

Advertiser Staff

• A prayer service for those killed in Tuesday's terrorist attacks will be held at 5:30 p.m. today at the Wai'anae United Methodist Church, 85-671 Farrington Highway. The Wai'anae Military Civilian Advisory Council is sponsoring the event. Everyone is welcome.

• In Hilo, a memorial prayer and interdenominational service will be held at 5 p.m. tomorrow at Wailoa State Park. The Interfaith Communities in Action is sponsoring the event. Participants are asked to bring candles or flowers. For more information, call the Rev. Ron Kent, (808) 963-6330.

• The USS Missouri Memorial Association is offering American flags and patriotic memorabilia at the Wal-Mart in Mililani. Wal-Mart provided kiosk space to the staff of the Mighty Mo. Because of heightened security on U.S. military facilities, the Battleship Missouri and USS Arizona memorials will remain closed at least through tomorrow.

• The YWCA of O'ahu will have a "caring book" in the lobby of the Laniakea Center, 1040 Richards St., beginning tomorrow, so visitors can express their thoughts about the events of Sept. 11. The book will be mailed to the mayors of New York City and Washington. Individuals interested in compiling their own books can call the YWCA at 538-7061.

• Borthwick Mortuary will have register books available for signing beginning tomorrow, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will be collected as part of a memorial to the victims of the attack. Freedom ribbons will also be available to all visitors.