2,996 Too Many: Bloggers Needed to Join Project 2,996 to Honor Victims of September 11th
Posted by Catherine Favazza - 08/03/09 at 01:08 pm
Project 2,996 needs 2,996 bloggers–one for each of the victims of September 11th–who will write tribute posts honoring these fallen, innocent Americans.
On September 11, 2009 the participants of Project 2,996 will join in a massive blogburst. With enough participants I hope we can flood the blogosphere and the internet with the names faces and stories of the 2,996 people who were murdered for doing nothing more than living their daily lives.
Updates to the list of assigned victims are not instant, but it appears that 42 people, or only 1.4 percent of the victims, are claimed as of right now. To sign up, simply post a comment on the 2,996 Project website offering to write a tribute and include your email and a link to your blog. Let me know if you sign up and who you’ll be honoring. If you don’t have a blog and would still like to help, you can do that, too; look for the directions on the 2,996 site, or contact me and I’d be honored to publish tributes on your behalf.
Some of you may have heard of the Project before. I tried my best to help promote it in 2006 and was fortunate enough to get the attention of Michelle Malkin and Mary Katharine Ham. Malkin’s fans flooded the site with so much traffic and created a host of technical hurdles–but it was worth it. The founder of the project, later said that the day Michelle Malkin blogged about it was the day Project 2,996 took on a life of its own.
James R. Paul was one of the victims of the terrorist attacks, and the tribute I wrote back in 2006 still gives me chills. I’ll be reposting it in full on September 11th this year. Please also take a few minutes to learn about Walter Matuza, Donald F. Greene, Giovanna Porras, and Michelle Titolo.
Update: The text above was edited to clarify that folks should post a comment at the 2,996 website to sign up. I will–of course–let the organizers of Project 2,996 know that so many of you are interest in helping out. Special thanks to Michelle Malkin and her readers for supporting the effort again!
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August 3rd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Would love to help!
August 3rd, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Lisa: Great! Post a comment over at the 2,996 site (links above in my post). Let me know when you receive a name so I can encourage others to read your tribute!
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:00 pm
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August 3rd, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Count me in.
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:11 pm
We will be happy to honor Marc Scott Zeplin again this September 11th.
Cap’n Bob & the Damsel
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Count me in. I already have written one for Simon Dedvukaj, Janitor.
The Wound
http://americandigest.org/mt-archives/005853.php
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:13 pm
I would be honored to participate.
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:13 pm
William F. Burke Jr., Captain in Engine Co. 21
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Count me in, just send me a name and I’ll dedicate a post to it.
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Catherine:
I would be happy to be one of the 2,996 bloggers.
Doreen Linder
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Count me in…I would be honored to participate.
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Of course. It would be an honor.
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I will gladly participate
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Sign me up, I would be honored to participate.
P.S. Just watched Youtube of your episode on The View. You did a Great Job.
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Absolutely Honored! Please forward a name also, I will be glad to do a post. I witnesed this with my own eyes! Never forget!
Your a true Patriot for doing this.
Jeff Bruzzo
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Thanks for all the comments and eagerness to participate. To sign up for the tribute project, be sure to post a comment on the Project 2,996 site: http://project2996.wordpress.com/2009-signup. I’m not coordinating the effort–just participating in it and promoting it because it’s a worthy cause.
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Great idea. I would love to feature a story about this. It would be an honor. I will get the word out on SGP blogger’s club. And welcome to the club.
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Opus #6: Can’t thank you enough! Let me know what else I can do to help members of the club.
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Jeff: You’re too kind. The real patriot is the man organizing the project. I’m just spreading the word.
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
[...] Katie Favazza is helping to organize this year’s effort. I’ve already signed up — will you? So far, there are only 42 participants. 42. Please sign up, even if you don’t have a blog. For those who don’t have blogs, you can e-mail me and I’ll post your tributes here. To sign up, simply go here and leave a comment with your name, e-mail address, and blog address. If you don’t have a blog and would still like to participate, just leave my blog address and mention in the comments that it will be posted here. [...]
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:54 pm
We can never forget what happened on 9/11!
August 3rd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
It would be an honor to participate.
August 3rd, 2009 at 3:14 pm
I would like to help and participate.
August 3rd, 2009 at 3:23 pm
I’d be honored if you’d have me as a participant in this Remembrance.
My birthday is 9/11, I have a 9/11 Tat on my back to keep this day in remembrance, and on the flight from Boston, My aunt’s good friend (a teacher) was on that flight.
God bless America!
Our Lady of Freedom
By Philip Damon on 7/4/2009
———–
Born in conflict this nation was,
A hope for the world to see.
A fight for freedom from tyranny’s jaws,
By a people who must be free.
A nation to be ruled by a people as one,
No matter what the cost.
So off we sent our daughters and sons,
That this freedom would not be lost.
Freedom called, the nations bled,
As evil played its hand.
So America took this world and led
The charge on foreign sand.
From France to England to the Philippines,
Our nation rose as one.
An army of boys still in their teens,
Sacrificed all ‘til freedom was won.
Terror struck our heart one day,
And mothers learned to weep.
Then American’s rose with one voice to say,
“Our freedom we will keep!”
Through wars and strife our flag yet stands,
Its stars and stripes revealed.
Not on our knees nor on our hands
Will this nation ever yield!
Remember today the cost that was paid,
The price for freedoms held dear.
Many bodies, in graves were laid,
So that our citizens would never fear.
Tyrants and rulers hide in terror,
As America raises her fists.
This lady is our standard-bearer
Flag held by unbending wrists.
Through wars and strife our flag yet stands,
Its stars and stripes revealed.
Not on our knees nor on our hands
Will this nation ever yield!
August 3rd, 2009 at 3:26 pm
We would be honored to participate.
August 3rd, 2009 at 3:40 pm
I would be honored to help and look forward to doing so!
August 3rd, 2009 at 4:04 pm
I don’t have a blog but would be honored to start on to homage to one of the 9/11 victims. So many people seemed to have forgotten.
August 3rd, 2009 at 4:36 pm
I remember that day vividly. I was at work in Base Operations (Mississippi Air National Guard). One of our pilots told us about the first plane. We thought it was an accident. Then we watched the second plane. It is still unbelievable. I would be honored to participate.
August 3rd, 2009 at 4:45 pm
It would be an honor to sponsor one of those who perished.
August 3rd, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Katie! I didn’t realize you had your own blog!
I just applied to write a tribute for the 2,996 project. I no longer blog at TheWayWeAre for Townhall but had set up an e-zine called “Mishigas Central” which I abandoned when one of my key professional writers developed breast cancer. It has been an orphan ever since but would gladly resurrect it to write a spirited tribute to whatever victim I get assign (assuming I get assigned one).
You may remember that we met at Blogworld in 2007 and you tazed me (kidding) but I blogged about it here:
http://thewayweare.blogtownhall.com/2007/11/11/blogworld_you__also_have_the_right_to_listen.thtml
Not my best work but I’m not a bad writer. I hope I get assigned one of the 2,996. I’m sure could whip up a spirited narrative about whoever I get assigned, even if it’s the only post I ever make to “Mishigas Central”.
I comment daily on Michelle Malkin’s blog so I’m sure I could direct traffic over to the 2,996 site.
Thrilled to learn you are doing well!
August 3rd, 2009 at 6:12 pm
I keep only a private blog for my university students, but I will be happy to write a tribute for any of the 9/11 victims, the innocents who died for being Americans. Their loss is especially painful as we face this administration who seemed determined to destroy what the terrorists did not.
August 3rd, 2009 at 7:33 pm
I signed up and will participate by writing a tribute
August 3rd, 2009 at 8:15 pm
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August 3rd, 2009 at 9:12 pm
I am here.
August 3rd, 2009 at 10:33 pm
On 9/11, I fell to my knees and wept as the second tower was hit…I had a ob appt that day and was anticipating hearing my unborn sons heartbeat. My husband worked in the Chicago Board of Trade and I was fearful for his safety. I rang his cell, his office and no answer. As I reached the OB appointment, the Pentagon was hit…my husband finally rang me back on my cell and he was safe and on his way home. I was so afraid, in shock, sad and yet grateful when I heard my sons healthy heartbeat. It said to me, while we have lost so tragically, we will beat on…as Americans, as humans …as one nation, under GOD.
August 3rd, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Please include me. Will you forward me a name?
Lizzie
August 4th, 2009 at 4:54 am
I am the admin for the ginmiller blog and we are dedicated to the people who have served this country in the military. Would love to participate to keep the memory of innocent Americans who perished that day forever alive.
August 4th, 2009 at 6:37 am
I’ve never heard of this project before, but it’s a wonderful idea! I did leave a comment over there saying I would love to participate. I would be honored to. I just need a name.
August 4th, 2009 at 7:17 am
I will be reposting my 9/11 tribute to Shreyas Ranganath, as I have reposted it every Sept. 11th since I wrote it for the original Project. I am glad you are getting this going again. Thanks!
http://thoughtyoudneverask.blogspot.com/2006/09/911-tribute-to-shreyas-ranganath.html
August 4th, 2009 at 8:17 am
I participated in this in 1996 (http://randomthoughtsbyeric.blogspot.com/2006/09/in-memory-of-thomas-g-crotty.html) and wish to do so again.
Count me in!
May we never forget!
August 4th, 2009 at 11:09 am
Count openingtirade.com in.
August 4th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Count me in.
August 4th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
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August 4th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I would love to be a part of this. Could we claim Robert J. Mayo for tribute?
blogmocracy.com
Thank you for doing such a wonderful thing!
August 4th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
I’m part of a first responders team – CERT – and went to Ground Zero. I’ll write a post about Vinny Forras’ GearUp Foundation http://www.gearupfoundation.org/
August 4th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
I would be happy to, in honor of my cousin Joseph Afflitto!
August 4th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
I would love to be one of the bloggers for this tribute.
August 4th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
I was honored to serve at Ground Zero along with my brothers from so many departments. From this life challenging and altering experience my calling was to dedicate myself to charity and helping those in need in tribute to our loved ones lost on 911. Gear Up Foundation has been in operation since 2002 and continues to make a difference in so many lives including the children of some very poor regions through our fire safety and community service programs. There is no better way to highlight the ultimate failure of the terrorists who struck on 911 than those actions bringing us closer together rather than ripping us apart….. Please visit our site, be generous in your support and never forget… Vinny Forras
August 5th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
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August 5th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Thanks Katie for letting us know about this great idea. I signed up, and will be very pleased to be a part of this. I asked for Chic Burlingame.
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