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Freedom Flight 9/11 ‘09
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2009 Time: 12-4 PM
(Special Memorial at 2:45)
Location: City of Long Beach (near Riverside on the beach)
SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS
6th Annual 'Freedom Flight’ 9/11 Kiting Tribute
Remembering The Lost and Those Left Behind…
On beautiful, sunny Sunday, September 7th, 2008 the City of Long Beach, New York once again played host to the annual Freedom Flight 9/11 Tribute. It was a day to remember those we will never forget. This solemn occasion was made particularly poignant by the recent death of first responder, Gregory Quibell, who logged hundreds of hours as a 9/11 volunteer and lost his brave battle with leukemia. The event is also meant as a celebration of life, unity, hope and healing.
Activities featured Wind Spirit, an impressive kiting display that undulated along the shoreline. Kite masters flew giant, breathtaking kites that could be seen for miles. Professional Sand Sculptor Matt Long demonstrated his remarkable skill and vision, dedicating his sand monument to a camp in honor of Quibell. On the boardwalk the Mural of Hope encouraged individuals to express personal thoughts and feelings. Members of The Feel Good Foundation spoke from their hearts about the continuing health concerns and need for support and action. And special guest Sara Atlas with rescue Dog Tango touched the crowd. Throughout the afternoon In Concert gave voice to a talented array of local singers and musicians: Jeff Curtis, Diane Corrado, Pamela Betti, and Danielle Reed. At the special 2:45 PM Tribute the national anthem was sung and those wishing to participate planted flags in the Memorial Sand Garden surrounding the sculpture while over 100 kites were given to families to fly–turning the sky into a majestic flowing sea.
Freedom Flight 9/11 is a grassroots collaborative effort of a small group of friends who believe that the flying of kites symbolizes the universal dream of freedom, and is a special way to recognize our unsung heroes, ordinary people who came together and did the extraordinary: Fireman, Police, EMS, 9/11 Operating Engineers, Laborers, Teamsters, Construction Workers, Search & Rescue Crews, and animals. Many of the Responders who survived have now been forgotten or abandoned. In addition, this is a special time to recognize the heroic effort of our troops. And, this year the Freedom Foundation held its first one-day camp for the children of 9/11 victims.
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