9/11 Tribute Center programs are offered throughout the year. Lectures, educational workshops and support programs are available to unite family members who lost loved ones, survivors, Lower Manhattan residents, rescue and recovery workers and volunteers who assisted in the aftermath of 9/11. Visit tributewtc.org for a schedule of upcoming programs and events.

Author Amanda Ripley: “The Unthinkable”

9/11 Tribute Center 120 Liberty Street, New York, NY, United States

The Tribute Center, the September 11th Families' Association's gallery on Liberty Street, is proud to host Amanda Ripley, who will speak about her book, The Unthinkable - Who Survives When Disaster Strikes -- and Why, at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. For the book, Ms. Ripley has interviewed hundreds of survivors of all kinds of disasters --  the […]

Free

National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service

United States Capitol Washington, DC, United States

The 32nd Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service will take place on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 11:00am sharp. The Memorial Service is expected to run approximately 2 hours. All are welcome. Last year 40,000 attended the Service. There is special accomodation for […]

Free

Wake for FDNY Captain Jim “Lord Jim” Ellson, Sr.

FDNY legend James Ellson has lost his long battle with cancer. His wake is scheduled from 2:00pm-5:00pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 and Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Fredericks Funeral Home in Flushing. His funeral Mass is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10:15am at St. Kevin's Catholic Church in Flushing. Fredericks Funeral Home 192-15 […]

Second Annual Todd Ouida Children’s Foundation Conference

Montclair State University

The second annual Todd Ouida Children's Foundation Conference will be held at Montclair State University on May 16, 2013 from 8:30am to 3:30pm. This year's speakers are: Dr. Erika Bocknek, who will share her thoughts on family resiliency in early childhood; Dr. Claudia Gold, who will discuss keeping your child in mind when parenting or providing care; and […]

$10.00 – $40.00

Funeral for James Ellson, FDNY

St. Kevin's Catholic Church 4521 194th Street, Flushing, NY, United States

The funeral for James Ellson, Sr. 75, will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10:15am at St. Kevin's Catholic Church in Flushing. St. Kevin's Catholic Church 4521 194th Street Flushing, NY 718-357-8888

Free cancer teleconference – Returning to work

Cancer and Careers' free series of teleconferences continues at noon on Thursday, May 16, 2013 with Returning to Work: Practical & Legal Issues. Click the link to register. Updated with new content for 2013, the teleconference will be presented by Joanna Morales, Esq., Cancer Rights Attorney and CEO of Navigating Cancer Survivorship and Rebecca V. Nellis, […]