Boston Commemoration Event at The DCR Hatch Shell on The Esplanade
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WHAT: A program of music, readings, poetry, prayers, and reflections will be a Tribute to America, the heroes and fallen of September 11th, and American service men and women who have served and are serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and around the world. Diverse communities will gather together to look back, and look forward, reaffirming what makes America great, united by our shared values of security, liberty, and justice for all.
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Community Service Pavilion -- Embracing the spirit of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act designating Sept. 11th as a National Day of Service and Remembrance: Non-profit organizations created by 9/11 family members as well as other community-based non-profits, enabling the public to learn about and engage in service activities.
PROGRAM Liz Walker, MC
SPEAKERS & Boston Pops Brass Ensemble, Conducted by James Orent*
PERFORMERS: Boston Interfaith Leadership Coalition: Religious Leaders
Boston Children’s Chorus
Susan Retik, Beyond the 11th
David Hastings, Chairman, Massachusetts 9/11 Fund
Massachusetts Military Servicemen/women
WHERE: The DCR Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, Boston, MA
PROGRAM Beyond the 11th
SUPPORTERS: The Boston Children’s Chorus
The Boston Symphony Orchestra
The Boston Pops Brass Ensemble*
The Esplanade Association
Middlesex Sheriff’s Office
Massachusetts Interfaith Leadership Coalition
Massachusetts National Guard
The Rendon Group
ADDITIONAL VISUALS:
Ø Event will open with nearly 200 Beyond the 11th “Beyond the Bike” riders cycling into the Oval in front of the Hatch Shell completing their 270 mile ride from Ground Zero.
Ø American Flag Mural (1/2 size of a football field) created by Massachusetts schoolchildren shortly after September 11th and comprised of more than 50,000 fabric tiles with messages of peace, hope, and patriotism.
