LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Officials at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) will commemorate the third anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 with a "Circle of Unity" ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
WHAT: Circle of Unity at LAX with a moment of silence at the
landmark Theme Building. The public, airport employees
and passengers are invited to form a silent human "Circle
of Unity" around the memorial art piece located in the
lobby of the LAX Theme Building -- recreating the one
held Sept. 14, 2001, the first full day of flight activity
after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The moment
of silence will be followed by all attendees singing "God
Bless America." Small U.S. flags will be distributed.
DATE: 12:00 Noon
Thursday, September 9, 2004
LOCATION: Theme Building in the heart of the Central Terminal Area
of LAX.
MEDIA
PARKING: Media vehicles may park in Parking Lot 6 or in any of
the Central Terminal Area parking structures and parking
will be validated.
CONTACT: Harold Johnson, LAX Public Relations, at (310) 646-5260.
REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION
AT PUBLIC
EVENTS: As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans With
Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not
discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request,
will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal
access to its programs, services and activities. Sign
language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or
other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon
request. To ensure availability, you are advised to make
your request at least 72 hours prior to the event you wish
to attend. For additional information, please contact LAX
Public Relations at (310) 646-5260, TTY (310) 665-0370 or
FAX (310) 646-1894.