--MEDIA ADVISORY--
LAX REMEMBRANCE EVENT SET FOR SEPT. 9
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. |
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| DATE: | 12:00 Noon Thursday, September 9, 2004 |
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| LOCATION: | Theme Building in the heart of the Central Terminal Area of LAX. |
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| 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. |
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| CONTACT: | Harold Johnson, LAX Public Relations, at (310) 646-5260. |
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| 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. |
