The last two years I was able to attend the 9-11 ceremony at the Erie Basin Marina. It is a sobering experience to say the least. It is an event that tends to put your life into perspective. Bill Zimmermann is one of the catalysts behind the commemoration and it is he who I turned to when I wanted to know what would be taking place tomorrow morning.
“The city comes together… religious and civic leaders will be there at 8am sharp. It’s an annual congregation at Lookout Tower (found at the end of the Erie Basin Marina) that attracts people who want to pay respect and reflect upon our recent past. This is the third year that 7-Seas Sailing School has been asked to conduct this solemn ceremony and freedom celebration. It begins with a solemn remembrance ceremony. From there we will bless bushels of seeds and bulbs that will be sent to all of Buffalo’s Sister Cities. Those bulbs and seeds will be blessed tomorrow at the ceremony. This will be a fostering of fellowship and a respect to the community, thus helping to restore faith in humankind. Two years ago was the fourth anniversary of 9-11 and we thought that we needed to branch out to show some faith in what it all means. We expect that the inner-faith gardens will grow in our our sister cities in remembrance of 9-11. Tomorrow will be another emotional day.”
There will be a free reception with coffee and pastries to follow. Live music too. Walk, bike, do what you can to attend the ceremony tomorrow morning at 8am.
queenseyes
Newell Nussbaumer is 'queenseyes' - Eyes of the Queen City and Founder of Buffalo Rising. Co-founder Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts. Co-founder Powder Keg Festival that built the world's largest ice maze (Guinness Book of World Records). Instigator behind Emerald Beach at the Erie Basin Marina. Co-creator of Rusty Chain Beer. Instigator of Buffalo Porchfest, and Paint vs. Paint. Founder of The Peddler retro and vintage market on Elmwood. Instigator behind Liberty Hound @ Canalside. Throws The Witches Ball at Statler City, the Hertel Alley Street Art Festival, and The Flutterby Festival. And his latest adventure... FigBuffalo, with the intention of creating a Buffalo United Fashion Front (BUFF). Contact Newell Nussbaumer | Newell@BuffaloRising.com