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11/09/2002
Northern Ireland pays tribute to September 11 victims
Belfast has held its own commemoration ceremony for the victims of the September 11 attacks on the US last year.
Over 200 people attended the ceremony inside the grounds of Belfast City Hall to hear Belfast Lord Mayor Alex Maskey and Cllr Chris McGimpsey pay tribute to those who died in last year's attacks, alongside American Consul-General, Barbara Stephenson.
In his speech the Lord Mayor said that those assembled at today's anniversary ceremony were there to show "our continuing support for the people of the United States and our many friends there. We do so with the harrowing scenes of that day very deeply engraved in our collective memories".
Mr Maskey also said that despite being thousands of miles from home, American citizens situated in Belfast were among friends, adding: "In a way, you are home, for we think of you as part of our family here in Belfast… no matter how long or short a time you plan to stay here with us."
However, he added: "The shock of what we witnessed and the pain which we share of those touched directly in the events of that day has left very deep wounds indeed."
In her brief speech Mrs Stephenson thanked the people of Northern Ireland for their kindness and generosity over the past year and especially in the days and weeks after last years attacks.
After a one-minute silence the planting of a commemorative tree and unveiling of commemorative plaque took place inside the grounds.
The First and Deputy First Ministers also attended services of commemoration in London and Belfast.
In a joint statement, Mr Trimble and Mr Durkan said: "It is important that we remember those whose lives were taken in such a horrific way on September 11 2001. We think today of their families and friends as they commemorate their loved ones and we extend to them our heartfelt sympathy in their grief.
"We in Northern Ireland have been grateful for the solidarity and support offered to us by America in recent years. At this difficult time of remembrance we wish to extend our solidarity and support to all those who lost their loved ones on this day one year ago."
The First Minister attended a service at St Paul’s Cathedral, London, while the Deputy First Minister was at a memorial mass at Clonard Monastry, Belfast, earlier today.
A one-minute silence also took place across Northern Ireland's three main airports at Derry, Aldergrove and Belfast City.
(MB)
Over 200 people attended the ceremony inside the grounds of Belfast City Hall to hear Belfast Lord Mayor Alex Maskey and Cllr Chris McGimpsey pay tribute to those who died in last year's attacks, alongside American Consul-General, Barbara Stephenson.
In his speech the Lord Mayor said that those assembled at today's anniversary ceremony were there to show "our continuing support for the people of the United States and our many friends there. We do so with the harrowing scenes of that day very deeply engraved in our collective memories".
Mr Maskey also said that despite being thousands of miles from home, American citizens situated in Belfast were among friends, adding: "In a way, you are home, for we think of you as part of our family here in Belfast… no matter how long or short a time you plan to stay here with us."
However, he added: "The shock of what we witnessed and the pain which we share of those touched directly in the events of that day has left very deep wounds indeed."
In her brief speech Mrs Stephenson thanked the people of Northern Ireland for their kindness and generosity over the past year and especially in the days and weeks after last years attacks.
After a one-minute silence the planting of a commemorative tree and unveiling of commemorative plaque took place inside the grounds.
The First and Deputy First Ministers also attended services of commemoration in London and Belfast.
In a joint statement, Mr Trimble and Mr Durkan said: "It is important that we remember those whose lives were taken in such a horrific way on September 11 2001. We think today of their families and friends as they commemorate their loved ones and we extend to them our heartfelt sympathy in their grief.
"We in Northern Ireland have been grateful for the solidarity and support offered to us by America in recent years. At this difficult time of remembrance we wish to extend our solidarity and support to all those who lost their loved ones on this day one year ago."
The First Minister attended a service at St Paul’s Cathedral, London, while the Deputy First Minister was at a memorial mass at Clonard Monastry, Belfast, earlier today.
A one-minute silence also took place across Northern Ireland's three main airports at Derry, Aldergrove and Belfast City.
(MB)
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