This list always amazes me for the knowledge that people share .. My office is right across the street from Gage Park in Brampton and had no idea that there was a 9/11 Memorial located there. I will certainly seek it out. Funny how something spawns memories - so fresh, and yet so far ... When I saw on television the terrorist actions involving the second tower of the WTC, my inclination was to head to my own Church (which happens to be the historic St. James' Cathedral in downtown Toronto) as there would be many who would come to pray, and need some one to listen ... I happen to be a Lay Officiant. At St. James' we have a 12:30 Mass every day, at which there are usually no more than dozen people in a small Chapel at the front of The Cathedral. When I arrived, the bells were already being tolled by hand, and the resonant sound of the tenor bells was melancholy. Indeed on that day the ringing of the bells fulfilled their ancient tradition of being a call to prayer. I have a vivid recollection of a stream of humanity - Bay Street "suits", homeless street people, the teens from the local schools and colleges - all sorts of people flowing into the great Cathedral seeking comfort and solace, and this image is something that I will never forget ... The Priest in charge summoned me to sub-Deacon that Mass - which was the first time I had ever done that. We had over 600 people for that one service, and through the next few days the people just kept arriving ... As one of the Servers for The Cathedral I can inform you that over 10,000 people received Holy Communion in the just over half month remaining following 9/11 (as I am one of those who prepare the vessels - that figure is from a count!). The Memorial Service for one of the victims - David Barkway - was also held at St. James'. It has been my honour to serve at many funerals over the years, and certainly this was one of the hardest ones, on an emotional level, that I have ever had to deal with. His widow was pregnant at the time. The late great Canadian radio broadcaster, Gordon Sinclair summarized my feelings best many years ago in his tribute to The American's - they might not always be right, nor are they always wrong - but by God they are one of the first to help out when need arises. Let me conclude by stating that I am one very proud Canadian who salutes my friends and genealogical colleagues who reside in The United States of America, for all the good things that you, your families and friends do - thank you, and God bless America! Have a safe and happy "4th"! Cheers! J. Brian Gilchrist Toronto, Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: "Muriel M. Davidson" <muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca> To: <CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: 2004 Jul 03 11:32 PM Subject: [CCC] OFF TOPIC -- A Diary Between Friends > To all:- > > The documentary "A Diary Between Friends" was televised again > this evening -- a tribute to Canada's assistance to many Americans > on September 11 -- known to us as 9/11. The show was televised > on the Life channel -- I received it on Channel 41. > > We were proud to have been of assistance when this happened. > > Following are the names of Canadians who were killed during the > happenings of 9/11 -- I post this In Memory. > > Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca > --------- > The 24 Canadians who died in 9/11 were: > Michael Arczynski, 45 > Garnet Bailey, 53 > David Barkway, 34 > Ken Basnicki, 47 > Jane Beatty, 53 > Cindy Connolly, 40 > Arron Dack, 39 > Christine Egan, 55 > Michael Egan, 51 (Christine's brother) > Albert Elmarry, 30 > Meredith Ewart, 29 > Peter Feidelberg, 34 (Meredith's husband) > Alexander Filipov, 70 > Ralph Gerhardt, 34 > Stuart Lee, 30 > Mark Ludvigsen, 32 > Bernard Mascarenhas, 54 > Colin McArthur, 52 > Mike Pelletier, 36 > Donald Robson, 52 > Roy Santos, 37 > Vladimir Tomasevic, 36 > Chantal Vincelli, 38 > Debbie Williams, 35 > ----- > There is a plaque on Parliament Hill but in a place where the > public is not allowed. > The 9/11 monument in Brampton was erected the morning > after the disaster, located in Gage Park where a commemorative > service will be held tomorrow (Sunday - July 4) > > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.713 / Virus Database: 469 - Release Date: 6/30/04 > > > ==== CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN Mailing List ==== > Read Gordon A. Watts' column on Post 1901 Census issues at > http://globalgazette.net > >