- 231 days ago by Deborah Dunham
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Before the start of the 9/11 Heroes Run in 50 cities around the world this past weekend, runners listened to these inspiring and emotional words: More
Topic: September 11
- 599 days ago by Deborah Dunham
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As the 10th anniversary of September 11 approaches on Sunday, some people are choosing to remember the victims and their surviving family members through running. There are a myriad of local 5K races taking place, like the Tunnel to Towers run, which began in honor of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter who ran from his fire station to the World Trade Centers during the attacks and ended up losing his life that day. Siller’s brothers started running the same route to honor his memory and that has turned into an annual citywide fundraiser that supports the Stephen Siller Foundation. This year, the foundation is expanding the race into several other cities across the United States, including this one in Hawaii. More
- 964 days ago by Christine Egan
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Yes, that means you, 58-year-old Pastor Terry Jones of Florida, and the 50 or so members of your fringe-y Pentecostal church. Thank you for the invitation, but we will not join you in celebrating “International Burn a Koran Day” on September 11, because you are a sad, xenophobic excuse for a person, who should not be in a position of power where you might actually influence people (much less pack heat in church). You’re an insult to religious people and atheists alike, and we’re not giving you any more real estate on our site. You, sir, are no prophet. Can we get an “Amen“? More
