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Remembering with Hope

A Service to commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States of America and the Twentieth Anniversary of the Firefighters’ Memorial Trust

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The Choir of St Paul’s Cathedral is directed by Andrew Carwood, Director of Music.

The Organ is played before the service by Timothy Wakerell, Sub-Organist, and during the service by Simon Johnson, Organist and Assistant Director of Music.

The Band of the West Midlands Fire Service is directed by Patrick Ryan BA (Hons), LRSM ARCM.

The St Paul’s Cathedral Guild of Ringers will ring Stedman Cinques, half muffled before the service and fully open afterwards.

The anthem Grief is the price we pay for love, has been specially commissioned for this service. The title is a quotation from a message from Her Majesty The Queen, read at a memorial service for the British victims of 9/11 held at St Thomas’s Church, Fifth Avenue, New York, on 20th September 2001. The words are inscribed on the memorial to British victims in Grosvenor Square, . The anthem is commissioned in memoriam 9/11 by the Music Patrons of St Paul's Cathedral.

Music before the Service

From 10.10 am, the band plays

Suite No 1 in E flat (Op. 28 No. 1) Gustav Holst (1874-1934) Chaconne - Intermezzo - March

Finlandia (Op. 26) Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)

Pilatus: Mountain of Dragons Steven Reineke (b.1970)

From 10.45 am, the Sub-Organist, plays

Prelude in C minor (BWV 546) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Choral No 2 in B minor César Franck (1822-90)

As you prepare for worship, please be sensitive to the needs of those around you who may wish to pray in silence. Please switch off mobile telephones and do not use photographic, video or recording equipment at any time.

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ORDER OF SERVICE

The congregation is asked to join in all texts printed in bold.

At 10.35 am Standards of the Fire Brigade form a guard of honour on the West Steps of the Cathedral.

At 10.40 am remain seated as the Dean and Chapter leave the Dean’s Aisle and proceed to the Great West Door of the Cathedral.

At 10.45 am remain seated as the Leaders of Faith Communities proceed from the Dean’s Aisle to their places under the Dome.

At 10.50 am The Ambassador of the United States of America and Mrs Louis B. Susman are received by the Dean and Chapter at the Great West Door, before being conducted to their seats under the Dome.

At 10.55 am remain seated as the Choir, the College of Minor Canons, visiting Ecumenical dignitaries, Chaplains of the Fire and Rescue Services and the College of Canons leave the Dean’s Aisle and proceed to their places in Quire and under the Dome.

At 10.55 am the Lord Mayor Locum Tenens is received at the Great West Door by the Dean and Chapter.

At 11 am stand to sing Hymn during which the Dean and Chapter conduct the Lord Mayor Locum Tenens to his place in Quire and the Colour Guard presents the Union Flag, the American Flag, the U.S. Marine Corps’ Flag and the Firefighters’ Memorial Standard at the Dome Altar.

Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Forgive our foolish ways! Re-clothe us in our rightful mind, In purer lives thy service find, In deeper reverence praise.

In simple trust like theirs who heard, Beside the Syrian sea, The gracious calling of the Lord, Let us, like them, without a word Rise up and follow thee.

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O Sabbath rest by Galilee! O calm of hills above, Where Jesus knelt to share with thee The silence of eternity, Interpreted by love!

Drop thy still dews of quietness, Till all our strivings cease; Take from our souls the strain and stress, And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of thy peace.

Breathe through the heats of our desire Thy coolness and thy balm; Let sense be dumb, let flesh retire; Speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire, O still small voice of calm!

Words: John Whittier (1807-92) Tune: Repton C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918)

Bidding

given by The Right Reverend Graeme Knowles, Dean

We gather in this Cathedral today to remember before God all who died in the atrocities in New York,Washington and Pennsylvania ten years ago and to pray with those whose lives were changed forever on that day. We also remember those innocent people who, in our lifetime, have had their lives taken from them through acts of terrorism in the cities of our world.

We remember too with pride and gratitude the men and women who serve in the Emergency Services of this and every nation, giving thanks for their courage when facing unknown perils and their sacrifice made to save others in danger.We particularly remember those firefighters who lost their lives in defence of this Nation and City of London in the Second World War, as well as those who have lost their lives in responding to other terrorist attacks.

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We come as people from many backgrounds to pray for the future security of our world, for a spirit of tolerance and mutual respect, for peace and freedom, for justice and the rule of law, that together we might go forward with confidence and hope.

We join our thoughts and prayers with those of people around the world, and particularly on this day with those who have gathered for remembrance in Pennsylvania, in Washington and especially at Ground Zero in New York.

In sorrow, we pray for those places where there is no peace and for all who suffer as a result of violence and discord. In penitence, we reflect on the destructiveness of ancient enmity and bitterness which persists in the conflicts of our day. In hopefulness, let us promise to overcome all that still separates us from one another, to recognise and to draw out the best from our respective traditions.

So, in friendship, let us commit ourselves to bring healing and transformation to the world, and to foster a common vision of peace, as we pray together in the words Jesus gave us: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Sit

Reflection

given by Courtney Cowart, Survivor of 9/11

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Anthem

In paradisum deducant angeli; in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem. Chorus angelorum te suscipiat, et cum Lazaro quondam paupere, aeternam habeas requiem.

May the angels receive you in paradise; at your coming may the martyrs receive you, and bring you into the holy City,Jerusalem. There may the choir of angels receive you; and with Lazarus, once a beggar, may you have eternal rest.

Words: from the Requiem Mass Music: Messe de Requiem Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)

Act of Remembrance

led by The Dean Peter McCollough, Lay Canon

Time is too short for those who wait. Too swift for those who fear. Too long for those who grieve, Too short for those who rejoice. But for those who love, time is eternity.

Words: Henry Van Dyke (1852-1933)

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A bell is rung and then a candle lit by ten year old Rebecca Goldrup from the American community in London, in remembrance of those who died in the terrorist attacks in the United States of America, ten years ago.

Silence is kept.

A bell is rung and then a candle lit by Trainee Firefighter Sean Oakley, in remembrance of those members of the fire service who have died in the line of duty.

Silence is kept.

A bell is rung and then a candle lit by Pamela Dix from Disaster Action, in remembrance of those who have died in terror attacks on the cities of our world in recent years.

Silence is kept.

With the stirring of the wind and in the chill of winter; under the blue sky and in the warmth of summer: We remember them.

With joys we long to share and in sorrow we bear alone; in work we have to do and with life we have to give: We remember them.

In treasured memories of the past and during days to come: We remember them.

In all that they achieved and for all that might have been: at the dawn of day and in the setting sun: We remember them.

Sit

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Anthem

Grief is the price we pay for love. O Lord, let it be thy pleasure to deliver me: make haste, O Lord, to help me. Grief is the price we pay for love. I will hearken what the Lord God will say concerning me: for he shall speak peace unto his people, and to his saints, that they turn not again. Grief is the price we pay for love. Where charity and love are, there is God. Grief is the price we pay for love.

Words: Psalm 40. 16, Psalm 80. 8 and Music: Nico Muhly (b.1981) Antiphon for Maundy Thursday

Merciful Father, hear our prayers and comfort us; renew our trust in your Son, whom you raised from the dead; strengthen our faith that all who have died in the love of Christ will share in his resurrection; who lives and reigns with you, now and for ever. Amen.

Stand

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Hymn

God is Love: let heav’n adore him; God is Love: let earth rejoice; Let creation sing before him, And exalt him with one voice. He who laid the earth’s foundation, He who spread the heav’ns above, He who breathes through all creation, He is Love, eternal Love.

God is Love: and he enfoldeth All the world in one embrace; With unfailing grasp he holdeth Every child of every race. And when human hearts are breaking Under sorrow’s iron rod, Then they find that selfsame aching Deep within the heart of God.

God is Love: and though with blindness Sin afflicts and clouds the will, God’s eternal loving-kindness Holds us fast and guides us still. Sin and death and hell shall never O’er us final triumph gain; God is Love, so Love for ever O’er the universe must reign.

Words: Timothy Rees (1874-1939), alt. Tune: Blaenwern William Rowlands (1860-1937)

Sit

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First Reading

read by Bob Neill MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.’ The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. For the Lord will not reject for ever. Although he causes grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love; for he does not willingly afflict or grieve anyone.

Lamentations 3. 22-26, 31-33

Psalm 42

Like as the hart desireth the water-brooks: so longeth my soul after thee, O God. My soul is athirst for God, yea, even for the living God: when shall I come to appear before the presence of God? My tears have been my meat day and night: while they daily say unto me,Where is now thy God? Now when I think thereupon, I pour out my heart by myself: for I went with the multitude, and brought them forth into the house of God; In the voice of praise and thanksgiving: among such as keep holy-day.

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Why art thou so full of heaviness, O my soul: and why art thou so disquieted within me? Put thy trust in God: for I will yet give him thanks for the help of his countenance. My God, my soul is vexed within me: therefore will I remember thee concerning the land of Jordan, and the little hill of Hermon. One deep calleth another, because of the noise of the water-pipes: all thy waves and storms are gone over me. The Lord hath granted his loving-kindness in the day-time: and in the night-season did I sing of him, and made my prayer unto the God of my life. I will say unto the God of my strength,Why hast thou forgotten me: why go I thus heavily, while the enemy oppresseth me? My bones are smitten asunder as with a sword: while mine enemies that trouble me cast me in the teeth; Namely, while they say daily unto me: Where is now thy God? Why art thou so vexed, O my soul: and why art thou so disquieted within me? O put thy trust in God: for I will yet thank him, which is the help of my countenance, and my God. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

Chant: Samuel Wesley (1766-1837)

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Second Reading

read by The Honorable Louis B. Susman, Ambassador of the United States of America

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.’

Matthew 5. 1-12

Stand

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Hymn

He who would valiant be ’Gainst all disaster, Let him in constancy Follow the Master. There’s no discouragement Shall make him once relent His first avowed intent To be a pilgrim.

Who so beset him round With dismal stories, Do but themselves confound – His strength the more is. No foes shall stay his might, Though he with giants fight: He will make good his right To be a pilgrim.

Since, Lord, thou dost defend Us with thy Spirit, We know we at the end Shall life inherit. Then fancies flee away! I’ll fear not what men say, I’ll labour night and day To be a pilgrim.

Words: John Bunyan (1628-88) Tune: Monks Gate and Percy Dearmer (1867-1936) Adapted from an English folk song by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

Sit

Sermon

given by The Reverend Canon Mark Oakley, Treasurer, Canon in Residence

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Anthem

Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it. Love is strong as death. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, That we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness. Ye are washed, ye are sanctified, ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus. Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation; That ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. I beseech you brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies, a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto to God, which is your reasonable service.

Words: Song of Solomon 8, John 15, Music: John Ireland (1879-1962) I Peter 2, I Corinthians 6, Romans 12

Remain seated or kneel

Prayers

led by The Reverend Jason Rendell, Minor Canon and Sacrist David Buik, Partner, BGC Partners Angela Ridge, September 11th UK Families Support Group Lee Howell, Chief Fire Officer Huda Nassar, The Awareness Foundation The Reverend Canon Peter Mortimer, Chaplain to the Firefighters’ Memorial Trust James Cudmore, September 11th UK Families Support Group

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Let us pray.

Eternal and gracious God, hear the prayers of your people as we remember in sorrow all those who died on this day in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania ten years ago. As we commemorate the precious gift of their lives we commend them, in faith and trust, to your embracing love and mercy.We remember too those people from other nations who have died through acts of terrorism in past years. God of mercy hear our prayer.

God of all care and compassion, hear our prayer for all families and hearts everywhere which have been broken through acts of violence and terrorism. Hold them through the pain of grief, surround them with the gentle care they need and give them the strength to continue their lives in hope and peace. God of mercy hear our prayer.

God of life and love, we pray in gratitude for the bravery and endurance of the emergency services throughout the world, especially for the members of the Fire and Rescue Services. Keep in safety all who risk their own lives to rescue others in danger. God of mercy hear our prayer.

God of wisdom and truth, we pray for the leaders of the nations; for wisdom and courage in those who stand firm against terrorism; for patience and persistence in all who work to secure freedom, justice and peace on earth as we pray too for all those throughout the world who suffer in innocence. God of mercy hear our prayer.

God of mercy, we pray for peoples and nations bleeding still from the unhealed wounds of their history. Deliver them from violence and vengeance; nurture in them the ancient wisdom of respect and mutual understanding, that your people everywhere may grow up free from fear and in fullness of life. God of mercy hear our prayer.

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God of time and eternity, you travel with us through deep waters yet never abandon us in the storm. Renew our confidence, rekindle our hope, deepen our faith, guide us in truth and give us peace in our day. God of mercy hear our prayer.

Lord God, help us to know that goodness is stronger than evil, love is stronger than hate, light is stronger than darkness, life is stronger than death, and that victory is ours through him who loves us.

O Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous life, until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, the busy world is hushed, the fever of life is over and our work is done. Then Lord, in your mercy, grant us safe lodging, a holy rest, and peace at the last. Amen.

Stand

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Hymn

during which the Union Flag, the American Flag, the U.S. Marines Corps’ Flag and the Firefighters’ Memorial Standard are returned to the Colour Guard.

For the healing of the nations, Lord, we pray with one accord, For a just and equal sharing Of the things that earth affords. To a life of love in action Help us rise and pledge our word.

Lead us forward into freedom, From despair your world release, That, redeemed from war and hatred, All may come and go in peace. Show us how through care and goodness Fear will die and hope increase.

All that kills abundant living, Let it from the earth be banned: Pride of status, race or schooling, Dogmas that obscure your plan. In our common quest for justice May we hallow life’s brief span.

You, Creator -God, have written Your great name on humankind; For our growing in your likeness Bring the life of Christ to mind; That by our response and service Earth its destiny may find.

Words: Fred Kaan (b.1929) Tune: Regent Square Henry Smart (1813-79)

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Blessing

given by The Dean

Now to him who is able to keep us from falling, and lift us from the dark valley of despair to the bright mountain of hope, from the midnight of desperation to the daybreak of joy; to him be power and authority, for ever and ever: and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost be upon you and remain with you now and always. Amen.

The National Anthems

God save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen, God save The Queen! Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save The Queen!

O! say can you see by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming. Whose broad stripes and bright stars Through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, Were so gallantly streaming. And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave?

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The Dean and Chapter conduct the Lord Mayor Locum Tenens to the Great West Door of the Cathedral.

The Ambassador of the United States of America and Mrs Louis B. Susman are escorted to the Great West Door.

The Choir, the College of Minor Canons, visiting Ecumenical dignitaries, Chaplains of the Fire and Rescue Services and the College of Canons return to the Dean’s Aisle.

The Leaders of Faith Communities return to the Dean’s Aisle.

Sit

Members of the congregation are asked to remain seated until invited to leave the Cathedral by a Wandsman or Steward.

Following the service members of the Firefighters’ National Memorial Trust will lay wreaths at the Firefighters’ Memorial on the south side of the Cathedral.

Voluntary

Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (BWV 686) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

From deep distress have I cried to you, Lord God hear my call. Turn your gracious ears to me and open them to my entreaty; for if you will take notice of what sin and wrong is done, who can stand before you, Lord? On God therefore will I place my hope, and not on my deserts; on him my heart should place its trust, and on his goodness promised to me by his word; that is my comfort and true stronghold, for which I will ever wait.

Text upon which the music is based: Psalm 130 translated into German by Martin Luther (1483-1546) translated into English by Peter Williams (b.1937)

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Awareness Foundation The Awareness Foundation is an educational, ecumenical and international charity, founded in 2003 in response to the disturbing increase in religious conflict and violence around the world. The Patron is the . The Foundation is based in London, with offices in Washington DC (USA), Damascus (Syria) and Amman (Jordan).

The Foundation was established to help Christians make sense of their faith and culture in the 21st century, and to increase awareness of other faiths and cultures. This is essential for life in a diverse society without the fear and suspicion that is created by ignorance. A core belief of the Foundation is that greater understanding among religions and among peoples will ultimately defeat extremism, and help nurture an environment where people can live together in peace.

Today, 9/11 Awareness Sunday, is one of many programmes initiated by the Foundation.

www.awareness-foundation.com www.awarenesssunday.com

Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Partners Along with many other corporate companies, Cantor Fitzgerald’s headquarters and New York City office, on the 101st-105th floors of number One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan were destroyed during the 11th September 2001 attacks. Cantor Fitzgerald was the largest corporate victim losing 658 employees, about two-thirds of its workforce. The company was able to bring its trading markets back online within a week. Howard Lutnick, CEO, whose brother was among those killed, vowed to keep the company alive.

On 19th September 2001, Cantor Fitzgerald made a pledge to distribute 25 percent of the firm’s profits for the next five years, and committed to paying for ten years of health care, for the benefit of the families of its 658 former employees. In 2006 the company completed its promise, having paid a total of $180 million.

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In August 2004, Cantor Fitzgerald separated out its voice electronic brokerage business to create BGC Partners. In September 2005 BGC Partners held its first annual Charity Days in London and New York. This annual event has now raised $43 million for hundreds of participating charities in over 18 offices globally. St Paul’s Cathedral Foundation has always supported the BGC Partners London Charity Day.

www.bgcpartners.com www.cantor.com

Courtney Cowart Dr Courtney Cowart is a survivor of 9/11 who has served the church at the epicentre of recovery from 11th September (2001-2002) and Hurricane Katrina (2005-2010). On the morning of 11th September 2001, in her role as Program Officer for Spiritual Formation and Development grants at Trinity Church Wall Street in New York City (located one block from the World Trade Center), Dr Cowart hosted the Archbishop of Canterbury, and a group of spiritual formation practitioners, for the filming of a Lenten series: The Shaping of Holy Lives. Filming was to commence at 8.45am. At 8.46 am American Airlines Flight 11 dived into the North Tower.

The events of the morning and their impact on Cowart’s ministries, first as a founder of the 24/7 respite centre to recovery workers at St Paul’s Chapel immediately following 9/11, and four years later as founding Co-Director of the Office of Disaster Response for the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina, are vividly chronicled in Cowart’s book published in 2008, ‘An American Awakening: From 9/11 to Katrina the People We Are Free To Be’.

In 2010, Dr Cowart left New Orleans to become Director of Congregational Learning for The Fund for Theological Education in Atlanta. In this role she develops and teaches congregations shared practices for shaping the next generation of Christian leadership. These practices, informed by her experiences of massive trauma, equip persons of faith to generate communities of safety, dignity, alliance, and resilience. She views the regeneration of these essentials for human thriving as central to the work of the church and its leadership, as Christians struggle against institutions and social norms that perpetuate violence and domination, and seek to establish contrasting ones supporting non-violence and peace.

www.fteleaders.org

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Disaster Action Disaster Action is a charity, founded in 1991 by survivors and bereaved people from UK and overseas disasters. Its members have personal experience of 25 disasters, including rail, air and maritime, natural disasters and terrorist attacks. They came together to help create a health and safety culture in which disasters are less likely to occur, to offer guidance and support to others who find themselves similarly affected by major tragedy, and to raise awareness of the needs of survivors and bereaved. www.disasteraction.org.uk

Firefighters’ Memorial Trust The Firefighters’ Memorial Charitable Trust was formally established in 1991 and the Trust negotiated a site to the south of St Paul’s Cathedral where a suitable memorial could be placed.

The National Memorial, to the men and women of the Fire Service (which includes the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands), who had made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of the realm in World War II, is the “Blitz” Memorial Statue, commissioned by the Founder Master of the Worshipful Company of Firefighters. The very moving sculpture in bronze was the work of John Mills – a very skilled artist.

In 2003 the Memorial was elevated and the additional names of those lost in peacetime were inscribed in bronze on the raised base. The Memorial was re-dedicated to coincide with the Service of Remembrance in September 2003. A total of some 1,192 names were added in bronze to the Memorial.

Following the tragedy of the Twin Towers, the UK Government received a number of approaches seeking their approval and support for the adoption of a “Firefighters’ Day of Remembrance” to recognise the International nature of the Fire Service. Given that the Trust had fortuitously held their Annual Service of Remembrance in September for the last ten years, the Trustees were pleased to receive a formal invitation from Government to be the body for recognising such a day. Since then, in September each year a Service of Remembrance is held, followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the Memorial. The organisation of these services is undertaken with the assistance of the London Fire Brigade, together with other Brigades within the United Kingdom. www.firefightersmemorial.co.uk 22 ’Remembering with Hope’ - 11 September 2011.qxd 06/09/2011 15:16 Page 23

September 11th UK Families Support Group The September 11th UK Families Support Group was formed at a meeting in London on 11th May 2002 mainly to provide a forum for the mutual support of UK families whose loved ones were lost in the terrorist attacks in the USA on 11th September 2001. Since its inauguration it has provided emotional support and family contacts and where necessary the arrangement and financing of counselling for its members. The membership comprises over 300 family members (including 38 children of victims) of the 67 British victims who died on 9/11. A committee of 7 family members under the chairmanship of Mrs Alex Clarke administers the group.

Since its inauguration it has brought families together to help them deal with the trauma of the attacks and to enable them to share their common grief and later to help them come to terms with the reality of their loss. Counselling of family members initially paid for by the Red Cross was later arranged and paid for by S11UKFSG. It has also assisted financially with the cost of travel for members wishing to visit New York for specific events related to 9/11 or to visit relatives in the USA. The committee regularly circulates a newsletter to keep members up-to-date with S11UKFSG news and other matters such as memorials, new initiatives and financial assistance.

S11UKFSG has been the beneficiary of many generous donations without which it could not have functioned and members of the Group are indeed extremely grateful for these.Perhaps the greatest gift of all has been the Memorial Garden in Grosvenor Square, London which was created by the British Government and for which our members will be eternally grateful.

www.SIIUKFSG.org

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