9/11 Family Commemorative Luncheon
VOICES 9/11 Family Luncheon
Friday, September 11 – 1:00pm
New York Marriott Downtown, 3rd Floor Ballroom
85 West Street, New York City
VOICES is honored to host a 25th Anniversary Commemorative Luncheon exclusively for 9/11 Family Members on Friday, September 11 at 12:30pm, immediately following the Reading of the Names.
The luncheon will be held at the New York Marriott Downtown Hotel (3rd Floor Ballroom), just a few blocks from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, to provide a welcoming place for families to reconnect with one another, share memories, and find comfort and support as we commemorate the 25th Anniversary together. The luncheon will include a special guest speaker and a musical performance as part of the commemorative program.
We are deeply grateful to Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, whose generous sponsorship has made it possible to offer this luncheon at no cost to 9/11 Family Members. To ensure that reservations are fulfilled, a refundable $25 reservation deposit is required for each guest. The full deposit will be refunded within 30 days after the luncheon for those who attend. Deposits are non-refundable for no-shows.
Seating is limited, and to provide this opportunity to as many 9/11 families as possible, reservations are limited to four (4) tickets per family. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to reserve your seats early.
Opening Remarks
The Honorable George Pataki
Former Governor of New York
Governor George Pataki served three terms as the 53rd Governor of the State of New York.
During his tenure, Governor Pataki focused on several key issues, including tax cuts, economic development, criminal justice reform, and the creation of charter schools in the state. As Governor, he cut taxes for 12 straight years, stimulating economic growth, and transformed New York from the most dangerous state in America to the safest large state.
Pataki also prioritized environmental protection, with a landmark agreement to protect the New York City watershed, the establishment of the Hudson River Park and the preservation of over 1,000,000 acres of open space.
As governor during the 9/11/01 attacks, Pataki led the State through their recovery efforts, providing support to New Yorkers affected by the tragedy. He led the rebuilding of Ground Zero, highlighted by the development of the memorial, the Freedom Tower, and the transformation of Lower Manhattan into a 24/7 work-live community.
Through the work of his non-profit, Pataki has led several missions to Ukraine, delivering over 200 tons of medical supplies, modular housing units, and heat for over 1,000,000 refugees. This year, Governor Pataki was nominated for a Nobel Prize due to his humanitarian work in Ukraine.
Musical Performance
Ciarán Sheehan
Actor & Singer
Ciarán, a native of Dublin, Ireland, has performed the role of the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera to critical acclaim both on Broadway and in Toronto, Canada. Other Broadway roles include Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera, and Babet and Marius in Les Miserables. Broadway concerts include Sir Dinadan in Camelot with Jeremy Irons, and Woody in Finian's Rainbow opposite Milo O’Shea. As a member of The Irish Rep, Ciarán has appeared in many of their productions including Hal Prince's Grandchild of Kings, and Frank McCourt's The Irish...And How They Got That Way.
Recent work includes Tone in The Final Days of Wolfe Tone and Billy Bigelow in Carousel in Boston receiving best actor nominations in Broadway World for both performances. Film and TV work includes Law & Order, Honor Amongst Men (opposite Joan Jett), The Waiting Room (best actor winner NY International Film Festival winner), A Couple of Guys, The Only Woman In The World (multiple best actor nominations) and many others.
Ciarán has performed in four television specials for PBS: The Irish...And How They Got That Way, From Galway to Broadway, Ciarán an Evening With Friends, and most recently The Four Phantoms In Concert.
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