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McLean Bugler Plays Downtown to Remember 9-11
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For the second year, McLean neighbor Ted Smith will play Taps at four McLean supermarkets Sunday to commemorate those who died on 9/11.
Smith, who lives in Chesterbrook and serves as budget chair of the McLean Citizens Association, is a member of Bugles Across a America. “We felt that every Veteran deserved a live rendition of taps played by a live Bugler,” at their funeral. “To this end, we are actively seeking volunteers to provide this valuable service to Veterans and their families,” says their website.
Smith and his bugle have been together since he was in the Boy Scouts. Here's the schedule, according to Smith:
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8:46 A.M. I will begin in front of the Chesterbrook Safeway on Old Dominion Drive at precisely the time that American Airlines Flight 11 flew into the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
9:03 A.M. I will sound Taps in front of the International Safeway on Chain Bridge Road. This is the time that United Flight 175 hit the South Tower. This second location is chosen to honor all citizens of other nations that perished that day and since from evil terrorism.
9:40 A.M.I will then proceed to The Giant Shopping Center on Chain Bridge Road to sound Taps at in honor of all the military and civilians killed as American Flight 77 struck the Pentagon.
10:06 A.M., the time that United Flight 93 crashed in Shanksville, PA., I will sound Taps at the McLean Volunteer Fire Station to honor all of the heroic police and fire fighters who gave their lives that day in order to save hundreds more.
After sounding the final Taps, I will play a verse of America The Beautiful as a way of remembering all of the innocent citizens that perished as a result of these horrific attacks, and also for those that have since sacrificed their lives for the freedoms that we Americans must never take for granted. Please observe a moment of silence at these times on September 11, 2011.
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Here is a throughout Northern Virginia this weekend.
Other Weekend Events
When/Where: Friday, Sept. 9, 8:00 p.m.; 1st Stage Theater, 1524 Spring Hill Rd. Tysons Corner, VA
Why Go: 1st Stage Theater presents this hilarious farce about a frenetic case of mistaken identity and infidelities between husbands, wives, friends and lovers that has more twists than a corkscrew.
Cost: $15-$25
When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Business Bank Parking Garage, next to McDonald's and J. Gilberts restaurants. Yes this is happening. They are settling up now.
Why Go: 60 sellers! Have you got that overwhelming itch for the flea? An eclectic mix of funky and traditional! From carpets to jewelry to household items, come find that hidden treasure!
When/Where: Sunday, Sept. 11, 12:00 - 7:00 p.m.; 18th Street between Florida Avenue and Columbia Road, Washington, DC
Why Go: Adams Morgan will throw its 32nd annual neighborhood party with live music, a kids' fair, food vendors and specialty arts & crafts from around the world.
Cost: FREE
When/Where: Sunday, Sept. 11, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; National Portrait Gallery - Smithsonian Institution, Eighth and F Streets, NW, Washington, DC
Why Go: Bring a message to add to the Kurt Steger sculpture in the Burden Boat Project exhibit and attend the 6:00 p.m. screening of the powerful documentary film Rebirth, a timeline evolution of Ground Zero and the lives of nine people in the days and years following 9/11.
Cost: FREE
