As with numerous communities across Long Island and the nation, both the Village of Roslyn and the Village of East Hills will be holding their own ceremonies commemorating the first anniversary of the World Trade Center terrorist attack.

On Wednesday morning, September 11, there will be a "Remembrance Day Ceremony" beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Ellen E. Ward Clock Tower on Tower Place in downtown Roslyn. The Village of East Hills will hold a ceremony the night before, on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Woodbine and Great Oak Streets. In addition, the Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills will be holding a series of programs all throughout the day on Wednesday, September 11.

The day will be a particularly poignant one in the Roslyn area, as people will remember the local victims of the tragedy. Three Roslyn firefighters---brothers Thomas and Peter Langone, and Michael Haub---perished in the attack. The Langones were both members of Roslyn Rescue, while Mr. Haub was a former member of Roslyn Highlands. At the time of the attack, Tom Langone was a member of the New York City Police Department, while his brother and Mr. Haub were both serving as members of the New York City Fire Department. As part of the ceremonies in East Hills, a park will be dedicated to the memory of Arlene E. Fried, a resident of that village who also perished on September 11, 2001.

"It is important that our community memorializes the many heroes who became victims in this tragedy," said Roslyn Mayor John Durkin. "Although the federal and state governments have not made Sept. 11 an official holiday, our village board of trustees has decided to commemorate this Day of Remembrance with ceremonies at the Clock Tower. Along with the appropriate acknowledgements from local religious, business, and community groups, the village will fly its flags at half-mast and toll the clock tower bells at 8:45 a.m. to signal the time this heinous act of terrorism took place. In this way, we expect to signal all that have ears to let them hear. Our people will continue our pursuits as a free nation without fear of terrorism. The loss of life to terrorism by civilians, police, firemen, emergency workers, construction workers and military personnel at the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, Afghanistan and throughout the world as well as the passengers on American Airlines Flight 11, United Airlines Flight 175, and United Airlines Flight 93 will be remembered on this day.

"I am encouraging everyone in Roslyn to come to these ceremonies," the mayor continued. "The village invites businesses in the downtown district and other services to allow their employees to attend while continuing their activities. The event will conclude at 9:15 a.m. The village hall will open for normal business activities from noon to 4 p.m."

Participating in the Roslyn ceremonies will be representatives of both Roslyn Highlands Hook & Ladder Engine & Hose Co., Inc. and Roslyn Fire Rescue Hook & Ladder No. 1. The speakers will include Michael Mulchinski, the first assistant chief of Roslyn Highlands and Peter Liotta, chief of Roslyn Rescue. Henry Krukowski, president of Roslyn Rescue, will be a presenter during the ceremonies.

At 8:30 a.m., Chief Liotta will give both the presentation of the colors and the Pledge of Allegiance. That will be followed by an invocation by Rev. Dennis Carter of Roslyn Presbyterian Church. Mayor Durkin will give the guest introductions and Chief Liotta will follow with more introductions. Both Mr. Mulchinski and Mr. Krukowski, along with State Assemblyman David Sikidman, will present their own remarks.

More remarks will be given by Roslyn Deputy Mayor Nolan Myerson and his fellow board of trustee members: Marshall Bernstein, Craig Westergard, and Marta Genovese. Mayor Durkin will then inaugurate a moment of silence.

That will be followed by a rendition of God Bless America by Susan Hugelmeyer. Rabbi Dena Klein of Temple Sinai will give a benediction. Mayor Durkin will then signal another moment of silence, which will be followed by a rendition of Taps by Amy Olitsky. Mayor Durkin will then give the event's closing remarks.

"The ceremonies on this day are intended to confirm from this day forward that the threats of terrorism against our country are threats against each and every one of us," Mayor Durkin concluded. "In memory of all those who gave their lives for us and in the face of continuing threats of terrorism, we repeat the shouts of the passengers who fought the terrorists on United Airlines Flight 93, 'Let's Roll.'

A special new garden in the Village of East Hills will be dedicated in honor of 17 victims from the Roslyn area who lost their lives in the September 11 World Trade Center attack. The public dedication ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 6:15 p.m. at the intersection of Woodbine and Great Oaks Streets in East Hills. The families of the victims have been invited to attend. The project is the culmination of a four-month effort by congregants from both Temple Beth Sholom and Temple Sinai. The new garden received much support and encouragement from Mayor Michael R. Koblenz of East Hills.

The area where the Garden of Remembrance will be situated is on property owned by the village. The land will be called "Arlene Park," in memory of Arlene E. Fried. Other residents of the greater Roslyn area who will be remembered at the dedication ceremony are three firefighters Peter and Thomas Langone and Michael Haub, Robert Hussa, Marcus Neblett, Douglas Irgang, Jonathan Connors, Joseph Maio, Timothy O'Brien, John Paolillo, Stuart Meltzer, Brett Freiman, Michael Cahill, William Chalcoff, Robert Foti, and Robert Baierwalter.

In making the announcement, the Garden Project Committee, chaired by Jodi Efros, a resident of East Hills, and Dana Solow, noted that the garden would never have become a reality without the generous contributions of several local merchants, including United States Bronze, Steven Dubner Landscaping, Mario Fischetti Nursery, John Venetis, Ian Zwerdling, Walter J. Moretto Mason Supply, I & G Landscaping & Contracting, Fortunoff, Anthony Michael Landscaping, Nurseryland, and Hicks Nursery.