Village Gathers for September 11th Anniversary Memorial

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Christopher Miller, Public Relations Manager
John Knox Village
Phone: (954) 784-4726
Email: cmiller@jkvfl.com

Village Gathers for September 11th Anniversary Memorial

POMPANO BEACH – 9/8/11 – On Sunday, residents and staff at John Knox Village will gather at 7 p.m. in our Auditorium for a commemorative ceremony recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

This highly significant event will begin with our Chaplain Jeff Snodgrass, who will welcome the attendees with a benediction. After a couple videos are shown, including one featuring the memorial at ground zero, JKV resident Jeanne Russack will read the poem “The Four Candles.” Then, singer Bill Wynn will perform “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” He will be accompanied on piano by resident Harriet Mertz.

Participants will then be asked to join the group outside for an inspiring candle lighting ceremony, featuring some of our residents, and a moment of silence.

The Village continues to salute our first responders. We are proud to show our support to law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs and the armed forces. Your commitment to protecting us each and every day is admired and appreciated.

For more information about this event, please contact our Activities Department at (954) 783-4039.

John Knox Village is a not-for-profit continuing care community that provides a full range of life-care services for those aged 62 and greater. The Village is located at 651 S.W. Sixth Street in Pompano Beach, just east of I-95 and south of Atlantic Boulevard.

Sunday, September 11th Program
Auditorium
7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.       Program begins inside the Auditorium, Jeff welcomes everyone with a benediction and talks about why we have come together to remember the 10th anniversary of this day.

7:10 p.m.       Video is shown on the screen, an assortment of photo’s run to music. Second video to follow on the memorial at ground zero

7:20 p.m.       Jeanne Russack to read poem “The Four Candles”

7:25 p.m.       Bill Wynn sings “Let There Be Peace on Earth”

7:35 p.m.       We invite residents outside the Auditorium where 10 residents are holding candles. Jeff talks about what the candles represent and we light each person’s candle while ringing a bell as each is lit. We have a moment of silence.

The 10 Residents Participating:
Juanita Coghlan
Jim Cox
Bill Davidson
Carl Kielmann
W.D. Leip
Charlie Mennes
Irene Sottung
Sam Townsend
Anna Walker
Harry Wood

7:45 p.m. Program ends