Events commemorating Sept. 11 planned
Advertiser Staff
Across the nation, special events are planned to commemorate Sept. 11, 2001, when 19 hijackers carried out the worst act of terrorism ever on U.S. soil, using passenger jets as missiles and attacking the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
In the violence itself and the ensuing rescue efforts, as well as the crash of a commandeered airliner in Pennsylvania, an estimated 3,000 Americans died.
In ways creative and traditional, from a "rolling requiem" to candlelight vigils and special prayer services, Americans will remember the victims and mark the first anniversary of one of the darkest days in U.S. history.
Thousands of people are expected to take part in events across Hawai'i.
Hawai'i events planned around the one-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks include the following:
Punchbowl
A religious memorial service honoring those killed in the terrorist attacks will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 11. Gov. Ben Cayetano, Mayor Jeremy Harris and Adm. Thomas Fargo will attend. Jim Nabors will sing the national anthem and Nina Keali'iwahamana Rapozo the Hawai'i state song. Federal agencies, active-duty military and reserves, state and city community leaders, Honolulu fire and police departments, and emergency medical personnel will be involved. More than 2,000 are expected to attend. Call 532-3720 for more information.
'Not in Our Name'
A candlelight vigil and procession of remembrance at 5 p.m. Sept. 11, at the Prince Kuhio Federal Building, Ala Moana. A procession to the 'Iolani Palace shrine is planned, and participants are asked to wear green for peace and black for remembrance and mourning. Sponsored by Hawaii Ad Hoc Committee for Peace, Ahupua'a Action Alliance, Hawai'i Committee for a Free Palestine, Refuse & Resist, and the American Friends Service Committee Hawai'i. Call 988-6266 for more information.
Marines
Marine Corps Base Hawai'i will hold a remembrance ceremony at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Pacific War Memorial. Call 257-8840 for more information.
Hawai'i Pacific
The public is invited to join Hawai'i Pacific University staff, faculty and students as they gather to reflect and offer a moment of silence to the victims on Sept. 11. The 20-minute gathering will take place at 11:15 a.m. on upper Fort Street Mall, downtown. The HPU Vocal Ensemble will lead "Let There Be Peace on Earth." Students and faculty will also offer words of reflection. Ribbons symbolizing peace will be handed out. Call Heather Hubbard at 544-1164 for more information.
Evening of Honor, Healing and Hope
Maui County will hold a memorial program to reflect on the events of Sept. 11 and honor those who have made a difference in the community.
"An Evening of Honor, Healing and Hope'' will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 11 at War Memorial Stadium. The event will benefit the Maui Food Bank. Attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food items or to make a cash donation.
Rolling Requiem
A nationwide Mozart Requiem performance will begin in New Zealand and, most likely, end with the Hawai'i performance at Kawaiaha'o Church. Individual Requiem performances will move from time zone to time zone, each starting at 8:46 a.m. Eastern time (the moment of the first attack on the World Trade Center). The concerts will follow the sun around the world, providing 24 hours of musical unity, reflection and solace. Singers will wear heart-shaped badges featuring the name of a victim. Call 595-3043 or 395-1775 for more information, or go to www.rollingrequiem.org.
'Here's to the Heroes'
A major invitational, multi-media art show and fund-raising sale featuring original work, Sept. 11-15 at Queen Ka'ahumanu Center, Kahului. Maui's tribute to the families of the 10 firefighters lost at the World Trade Center from Engine 33, Ladder 9, Great Jones Street. All profits to Maui Firefighters Relief Association and families of the 10 firefighters. Tickets are $25. Call Bonnie Friedman at (808) 242-8383 for more information.
Museum initiative
The Honolulu Academy of Arts, as well as The Contemporary Museum, will join a national initiative by museums across America on Sept. 11 and open their doors, free, to serve as a forum for remembrance and understanding.
- At the Academy, "In Remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001," a series of films shot on Sept. 11 as well as filmmakers' responses to the events of that day will be shown. Seating limited. Call 532-8700.
- The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights will open during regular hours — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Sept. 11. The galleries will offer three exhibitions.
Church services
- Seven Kapolei community churches plan a remembrance service on the grounds of Kapolei High School from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Program will include musical performances, color guards from Leilehua and Campbell high schools, Boy Scouts and a music video tribute. Call Kimber Liu at 689-3872 or Glenn Yamaguchi at 680-9664 for more information.
- A service of remembrance at First United Methodist Church, 1020 S. Beretania St., 7 p.m., Sept. 11. Free underground parking on Victoria Street. For more information, call 522-9555.
- "September 11th Remembrance Service at Central," 7 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 1217 Nehoa St. (across from Roosevelt High School). An opportunity to share, pray and remember. For more information, call 538-6833.
- Various opportunities to gather for worship, ecumenical prayer service with address and music, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 11, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Queen Emma Square. Call 524-8632.
- Music, drama, dance, a special message, prayer and guest speakers, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 11. at Kaimuki Christian Church Worship Center, 1117 Koko Head Ave. Call 735-1771.
To add your event to this list, fax information to 525-8037, e-mail it to hawaii@honoluluadvertiser.com or mail it to City Desk, Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; attn.: 9/11 editor.
