September 11, 2007........most of the country and some of the world recalled and memorialized the tragedy that occurred six years ago. It seems so recent in my memory. One of my cousins was in the Pentagon that day and I recall speaking to her kids in the moments of uncertainty of her whereabouts. I am glad to say she is OK and was able to get to her family later in the evening. Tuesday evening I participated in an Ecumenical Procession and Vigil for Peace as part of the remembrance of the 9/11 attacks. It was sponsored by the Catholic Radio Station " Radio Paz 830 AM". The procession started at my parish, Todos Los Santos Episcopal Church and then headed to La Ermita de la Caridad (A church by Biscayne Bay next to Viscaya). My priest, Rev. Alejandro Hernandez, welcomed the walkers with songs and prayers. Then, the Catholic Father Alberto Cutie (pronounced cu - tee - eh...but he is a cutie) started off the walk carrying a large wooden cross. We had police escorts all the way. There were even some nuns in the mix.
When the March for Peace reached the bay, there were many more people there waiting to participate in the vigil service. After the service, there was a concert by a diverse group of Christian acts, including Christy Aria, Robert Ekonomow and Caro Fernandez (winner of the "Voice of an Angel").
It's good to see that people can get together for a common cause. Regardless of one's background we can always pray for peace.
Other clergy that were present were retired Episcopal Bishop Onell Soto and his wife (really nice and enjoyable people!!!), The Catholic Bishop Agustin Roman (old, but did the walk), and The Presbyterian Minister Rev. Martin Anorga (A great speaker). Did I mention all this was in Spanish? It was covered by the local Telemundo and Univision Stations for the news.
More information:
Radio Paz: http://www.radiopaz.org/ and http://www.radiopazmusical.com/
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