LOCAL
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911
ANGEL MEMORIAL HEADS TO NEW YORK CITY
Wednesday, December 10, 2001
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911 ANGEL MEMORIAL HEADS TO NEW YORK CITY
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the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon,
singer/songwriter, Becky James, and her fiancé, co-songwriter,
John Taylor, were so moved that they rewrote the lyrics to Sarah
McLachlan's 1997 hit, "Angel," as a tribute to the
victims, and to those who lost friends and loved ones on that sad
day.
They entitled their rendition, "Angel -- September 11, 2001 Memorial Rendition" (911Angel) and donated a few copies of their newly recorded version directly to the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) firehouses, New York Police Department (NYPD) precincts, and Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) locations that lost members, as well as to the Pentagon. After learning the 911Angel CD was being used as an aid for healing by those who lost loved ones, Becky and John's initial donation evolved into a mission to further donate a CD to every member of the FDNY, NYPD, PAPD and Pentagon, as well as to every family of a 9-11-2001 victim. |
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So, on
Thursday December 6, 2001 a convoy left for New York City to deliver
there CDs directly to the individuals that were affected. The
convoy included many local Firefighters and volunteers. Along the
way, they will stop in Little Rock, Memphis, Raleigh Durham, Atlanta and
Washington D.C. where firemen in those states and along the way will
join the convoy destined for New York. Marriott is picking up the
room along the way and they can eat at no charge at Bennigans, Steak
& Ale and Ponderosas.
One of the Greater Southlake Woman's Society members, Patricia Beaver, who is in charge or their Masterworks Program coordinated the event. |
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