Skating legends return to New York to honor America and show the importance of remembering 9/11 as they share the ice with 150 aspiring young skaters in the sixth annual Stars, Stripes, and Skates ICEtravaganza. The show will feature Olympic Gold Medalist Oksana Baiul, Olympic Silver Medalists Tanith Belbin and Benjamin Agosto, two-time Olympic Bronze Medalist Philippe Candeloro, World Champion Shae-Lynn Bourne, U.S. Silver Medalists Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov, U.S. Bronze Medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White, U.S. Silver Medalists Eve Chalom and Mathew Gates, 17-time National Competitor Derrick Delmore, Ice Theatre of New York, a Hero Hockey relay between the FDNY and NYPD, and Lee Greenwood singing his own God Bless the USA.

"In the same way that Americans and people all over the world united in the aftermath of 9/11, I'm delighted that my skating peers continue to unite annually to commemorate 9/11 and to honor our country" says American ice dancing phenomenon Tanith Belbin.

This year's honoree will be ice-dancing coach Igor Shpilband who has made America a force to be reckoned with in the world of international figure skating. In doing so he has encouraged a spirit of competition and collaboration between America and the rest of the world. "In the same manner in which a positive energy was created in the aftermath of 9/11, Igor continues to create an inspiring energy in young American skaters in a world where America would never have been so successful without him," says organization founder and event producer Tara Modlin.

The Sixth Annual Stars, Stripes & Skates show, to benefit The Heritage Foundation of 9/11, will be held on Sunday, Oct. 14, at 4 p.m. In addition to the star-studded line-up, 150 aspiring young figure skaters will lace up their skates to perform alongside their stars as they stage a patriotic number to commemorate 9/11. These youngsters were chosen through American Idol format auditions throughout the Northeast. One of the youth skaters, Jacklyn Corsitto points out, "It is amazing that someone as famous as Oksana Baiul donates her time to such an event. I hope one day I am as famous and can share my experiences with kids like me."

The Heritage Foundation of 9/11 works to maintain awareness of the 9/11 tragedies among young Americans. Through the use of the worldwide sport of figure skating the Foundation has been able to instill the virtues of heroism, patriotism, and a sense of community among youth by creating special events which remember the past while celebrating the future.