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Sunday, September 23. 2007
 The Fars News Agency is reporting this morning that while the Iranian President is here in New York this week to address the U.N., he is going to meet with the " survivors and bereaved families of the 9-11 incident."
Excuse me!
Ahmadinejad Leaves for New York
"Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad left Tehran on Sunday for his third trip to the United States, saying the visit was a good chance to present Iran's solutions for the problems of the world". (emphasis mine)During his two-day sojourn in New York, the Iranian president, who will be accompanied by a group of high-ranking officials, is also scheduled to attend bilateral talks with several of his counterparts and meet Iranians residing in the US.
Ahmadinejad is also set to use a speech at a leading US university to challenge George W Bush at a time of high tensions with Washington over his country's pursuit of nuclear technology.
The invitation by New York's Columbia University to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is attracting growing criticism from the US hawks ahead of his arrival on Sunday.
Meetings with the survivors and bereaved families of the 9-11 incident, journalists and critics of the Bush administration are also included in Ahmadinejad's itinerary. When and where is this suppose to happen? Or is this just a bunch of hype for those sheep he left behind in Iran?
Still waiting on confirmation of this Fars report.
Friday, September 21. 2007
Thursday, September 20. 2007
Ahmadinejad MUST BE STOPPED.

And the icing on the cake...
Secret Service Will Protect Ahmadinejad at Ground Zero
UPDATE - Sept. 20, 2007 - 4:22PM EST: Fox News is reporting that Ahmadinejad told 60 Minutes that he is not going to press his luck, and may not go to ground zero.
We'll see!
UPDATE - Sept. 21, 2007 - 2:40PM EST: The Islamic Republic News Agency is reporting that Ahmadinejad IS going to Ground Zero on Monday Sept. 24th, to " pay homage to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001."
The Foundation for Democracy in Iran, in coordination with Citizens United and other groups, is calling on all Americans to come to New York on Monday to defend Ground Zero. They will be chartering buses from Washington DC.
Tuesday, September 11. 2007
September 11, 2001 - A Day in America we shall Never Forget.
One Nation Under God!
Saturday, January 27. 2007
Monday, September 11. 2006
 Charles Austin McCrann was 55 years old and lived in New York City with his wife Michelle and two children Derek and Maxine. His life tragically ended on September 11, 2001, in the World Trade Center building.
Charles McCrann died living his life with the freedom we all so cherish.
Charles was a Princeton University and Yale Law School grad, was senior vice-president of the Marsh & McLennan Companies financial-services conglomerate, who worked at the firm's World Trade Center offices. Despite his executive exterior, he was a film buff who made his own horror movie which was released theatrically as Bloodeaters (1980) and which, as 'Toxic Zombies', was televised twice according to a New York Times capsule bio following his tragic disappearance in the WTC collapse.
Jay Dooling, remembers this about his friend, Charlie.
A Past in the Movies.
Charles Austin McCrann was a levelheaded, respected executive, devoted to his wife, Michelle, and children, Derek and Maxine. But beneath his responsible exterior beat an auteur's heart. He loved film, whether the comedies of W. C. Fields or horror movies.
And so it was that Charlie, a graduate of Princeton University and Yale Law School, was also the writer, producer, director and star of "Toxic Zombies," a comic horror film that was shown twice on the USA cable network. The movie was made while Mr. McCrann was on hiatus in the late 1970's; its plot turned on a group of hippies who turn into those toxic zombies after a drunken crop-duster oversprays their marijuana field.
"Toxic Zombies" epitomized a sense of humor that even now makes Mrs. McCrann laugh out loud. Charlie McCrann would surprise someone taken in by his straight appearance with a funny duck walk as he left the room. He would tease her relentlessly, so that after an angry derelict spit on her once, he said, "You mean your Uncle Spitty did that to you And this from his Princeton University class of 1968: Charlie prepped at Lawrenceville School.
At Princeton, he majored in history, was an active member of Tower Club, Orange Key, Whig-Clio, and the Young Republicans, and roomed with Rick Ferris, Rich Huberman, and Steve Whelan.
After Yale Law School, Charlie joined the NYC law firm of LeBoeuf Lamb Greene & McCrae, specializing in insurance, corporate, and regulatory matters. He then became special counsel to the New York State Assembly Insurance Committee. In 1980, Charlie joined insurance conglomerate Marsh & McLennan, rising to senior vice president.
Colleagues noted how Charlie not only provided instant, documented answers to complex issues involving taxes or solvency regulations, but also was gifted in dealing with government officials.
Always possessed of a whimsical streak, Charlie would have said that the high point of his career was producing, directing, and (as Charles Austin) starring in the 1980 horror film Toxic Zombies. In truth, he was devoted to his wife of 22 years, Michelle, and their children, Derek and Maxine. To them and his many friends, the class extends its deepest sympathy.
The Class of 1968 Here are some of the many comments from friends and family members in memory of Charles.
September 4, 2002
Charlie,
Your devotion to Michelle, Derek and Maxine epitomizes all that is Eagles Mere. May your memory never fade but be a reminder to the rest of us that work is "merely" a means to an end, that end being to love, provide for, and instill hope in our children for them to carry on to generations after. See you on the mountain!
Leslie D. (Eagles Mere, PA )
June 24, 2002
I had the good fortune of being Charlie's niece. He was considerate, kind and valued his family above all else. Never one to forget a birthday, or a lunch date, I only wish I'd had more time. I love you Uncle Charlie, and I miss you everyday.
Mari McCrann (Hoboken, NJ )
May 7, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in his loving peace forever more.
Angie Campbell (Denton, TX )
April 24, 2006
I sit here on a rainy April night reading these kind words about my father, and it brings a smile to my face. I know Dad would have been truly touched by the fact that so many people cared enough to take some time out and post their feelings here. Thank you all very much.
Derek McCrann
December 2, 2002
Charlie was my uncle, lunch buddy, and one of the kinder people I've known. Over two years ago, he called me on my first day at work to see how I was faring. I fear nothing could have prepared him for what he received on the other end of the phone, but I certainly appreciated his listening to all my new job jitters; silly as they were, he was such a needed comfort. Never one to overlook anything, I only wish I'd had more time. Uncle Charlie, I miss you very much and I think of you everyday. Love always
Mari McCrann Let us never forget him!
Rest in Peace Charles McCrann

Click here to view a list of all 2,996 9/11 tributes.
Many thanks to D.Challener Roe, the administrator of 2,996, a tribute to the victims of 9/11.
Links for Information on all victims of the September 11, 2001 tragedy:
List of victims
Search for a victim
Victims by Country and Citizenship
Wednesday, August 23. 2006
DC Roe and others have put together this great project and are inviting bloggers world wide to help memorialize those innocent victims murdered on September 11, 2001.
On September 11, 2006, 2,996 volunteer bloggers will join together for a tribute to the victims of 9/11. Each person will pay tribute to a single victim.
We will honor them by remembering their lives, and not by remembering their murderers. This is such a wonderful and moving idea! I'm honored to be part of it.
As of the time of this post, there are still 558 bloggers needed to help in this memorial.
If you're interested you can sign up here.
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