An Historical
9-11 Event in Washington, D.C.
This was a charitable event
benefiting the
widows & orphans of the 9/11 Pentagon attack.
The event was held on September 11, 2002 in Washington D.C.
Angela Young was the executive editor, and also the liaison with the
American athletes
from the 2002 winter Olympics.
In the winter of 2002, I was asked to be the executive editor for a
nonprofit organization. The purpose of this nonprofit was to host an
event honoring those who suffered from the terrorist attacks on
September 11, 2001. The spotlight for this particular event was on the
people who survived the assault against the Pentagon in Washington,
D.C. because most of the attention at the time was on New York City,
the site of the tragic destruction of the World Trade Towers. The 9-11
tribute (endorsed by the mayor of D.C.), occurred at the Capitol on
September 11, 2002 at two locations: D.A. R. Constitution Hall and
O.A.S Building. The celebrities who came to honor the orphans, widows
and the rescue and recovery workers were Mohammed Ali, Roberta Flack,
Randy Travis, Ron Kenoly, Andy Kronhaur, the Nelson brothers, and 17
American Olympic medalists from
the winter 2002 games. 1850 Pentagon family members and survivors were
deeply touched by the attention they received from various groups
across the nation.
During the seven months leading up to the event in the fall of 2002, I
corresponded with the Olympic athletes through email and phone as the
liaison between them and the nonprofit. I also wrote
letters to President George W. Bush, Mayor Anthony Williams of
Washington, D.C., members of congress, a host of celebrities world wide
and other dignitaries outside the Hollywood community. It was thrilling
to be there and I know the event helped the orphans and widows of 9-11.
I got to impact their lives in a unique way, something I'll never
forget.
Photos of September 11, 2002 Event in the Capitol
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Mohammed Ali, 17 American 2002
Winter Olympic
Medalists and Andy Kronhaur on D.A.R.'s stage
at 9-11-02 tribute in Washington, D.C.
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American Olympic winners from the 2002 Salt Lake City Games, visiting
Washington, D.C. for an historic tribute to Pentagon family members.
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Family members from the Pentagon attack
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Pentagon families talking to American Olympic medalists
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Family members from the Pentagon attack posing with American Olympic
athletes.
The kids are holding Olympic silver.
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Left to right: Angela Young; 2002 Winter Olympians, Casey FitzRandolph
(gold, speed skating), Tristan Gale (gold, Women's Skeleton).
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19 American Olympic medalists from the 2002 winter games.
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There was a special dinner for the Olympians the night before
the tribute on September 10, 2002.
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Tristan Gale, Gold Medalist in the Women's Skeleton from the 2002
Olympic winter games.
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Olympian Silver medalist, Bill Schuffenhaur and Angela Young, liaison
to
the famous athletes.
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Angela Young with the brightest and most talented athletes in the world.
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