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By Steve Sears eptember 11, 2001 started out like a gorgeous late summer day. The beautiful day soon turned ugly, as the biggest attack against the United States of America on home soil claimed 2,977 lives combined in New York City at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. New View Media Group reached out to various community members, seeking their remembrance of that fateful day. Alex Roman Township of Mount Olive Councilman Alex Roman lost his Mom, 49-year-old Arcelia Castillo, on September 11, 2001. Instead of her normal 9:00 a.m., she had arrived early to work that morning at 7:45 a.m. to the World Trade Center North Tower. American Airlines Flight 11 hit the tower at 8:48 a.m. “I prefer to be left alone on 9/11,” says Roman. “Much like my mother, I’m not comfortable with being viewed as a victim. My kids also spend the day quietly reflecting. We have attended several 9/11 ceremonies in New York City in the past, but mostly we prefer to go to the 9/11 Memorial at

different times of the year.” Roman celebrates his Mom’s life just like anyone else that has lost a loved one. “I never assume my loss is greater than anyone else’s,” he says. “I keep a picture of her at my shop along with a framed United States flag that was presented to us by President (George W) Bush. I routinely talk about her to my wife and kids and how each of them have some of her qualities. Her name regularly comes up at family gatherings.” “As 9/11 approaches, I feel guilty being happy (my birthday is Sept. 8). It’s like a rollercoaster ride.” Ray Perkins Former Township of Mount Olive Town Council President Ray Perkins was on the West Side Highway of Manhattan on the morning of September 11, 2001. “I was in the city that day that the attack happened, and I was on my way into midtown, and a plane probably hit a few minutes after I passed by there. I’m on my way to attend a meeting up near Grand Central, and I get a call from one of my colleagues, and he says, ‘Hey, a plane just hit the (World) Trade Center – and it was a commercial plane!’ I said, “You’re kidding me!’ I get up to my appointment – and I’m passing ambulances and fire trucks like crazy, they’re sailing down towards this place – and I get to where I’ve got to go, and continued on page 2

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continued from front page everybody is sitting there looking at the television. Out the window you could see the buildings. I then said, ‘I can’t believe this – oh my God!” Perkins headed to a pay phone (cell phone connections were knocked out that morning) line of about 200 people to wait and make a call, and then the second plane, United Airlines Flight 175, crashed into the South Tower. Perkins then exited the line and started running towards downtown, reached 23rd Street, then headed into a store to buy 12-packs of water, giving it to those who’d just experienced the most terrifying moments of their lives. “These people walking towards me look like someone had dumped flour on them, because now the buildings had collapsed.” Perkins knew that Mount Olive needed to remember the lives that were lost that day, and he kicked a memorial idea in motion. “On (United Airlines) Flight 93 Ray Perkins at 911 Memorial dedication. that went down (in Shanksville, Pennsylvania), was Hilda Marcin, a woman from town, was employed through the Board of Education as a teacher. I had met Hilda; what a pleasant lady. She was moving out to live with her other daughter in California.” Mayor Rob Greenbaum got involved, donations gathered, and current Council President Joe Nicastro’s stepson, Michael Lalama, came up with the design rendition. Perkins then forwarded the design to a Canadian company called Picture This in Granite, who took care

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continued from page 5 Rita Weiner When 9/11 occurred, a big piece of Rita Weiner’s heart was ripped apart. That morning, she was preparing to head into New York City with her daughter, Michele. “My husband called me and told me something had hit the World Trade Center. Then, while watching television, I saw the second plane hit.” “We didn’t go in; no one went in. 9/11 was horrendous.” She pauses, then continues. “I was angry. I’m a New Yorker at heart and have always lived in the tri-state area. This is my heart, just like if you’re from France, Paris is yours. I grew up in the area -- Rockefeller Center, skating over there, Times Square, the whole bit - and to see it demolished like this… it was very, very hard.” The next day, Weiner saw a Salvation Army ad asking for help at Ground Zero. Her Dad was alive at the time, and he saw the same ad. “He said, ‘When I was in World War II, the Salvation Army brought me blankets, they brought me hope, and I never forgot it.’ And he suggested I join.” She worked with the Salvation Army on Thursdays, noon – midnight. And when Weiner, who prepared meals as a volunteer, and her entourage first arrived at the sight, she was shocked. “It was an absolute disaster. It looked like a nuclear explosion. It was like nothing I’ve ever seen, and the smell…I’ll never forget it. It was like decay, decomp. It goes in your nostrils and you never forget it for the rest of your life. The ash would be up to your knee when you walked through it.” She then adds, “You would think from such large office buildings, you would find desks and other things…nothing, it was like a giant crematorium. Another thing: we were not allowed to cry in front of the people. If you had to cry, you had to go in the back.”

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By Dawn M Chiossi n September 7th, Jersey Cares sponsored their annual September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance Across New Jersey event. Their mission was to transform the horror of September 11, 2001--easily considered the darkest day in our most modern history--into something that generously benefited others and honored the fallen. Everyone was affected in one form or another by the terror attacks of what is most commonly known as 9-11. People felt overwhelming shock and horror at the loss of life, injury and devastation. Despite it, Americans dug inside themselves and rose up-- united. They demonstrated integrity, strength, kindness and pure altruism, From First Responders to strangers helping strangers, people in droves helped without selfishness, without hesitation. On that day, Americans showed each other the qualities that all heroes were made of. They demonstrated exactly what it meant to be America’s best. Jersey Cares September 11th Day Of Service and Remembrance Across New Jersey event stemmed out of the national movement founded in 2018. It annually celebrates the hope and unified humanity--not the horror-- of September 11, 2001. Always ready to help and make a difference, Jersey Cares immediately thought of strengthening the communities deeply affected by the terror attacks in Hudson County. “The September 11 Day Of Service and Remembrance is Open 365 days Mon.-Sat. 6am-3pm Sun. 7am-3pm

a day of unity, empathy, and service,” Jersey Cares Service Events Manager, Meagan Mulligan explained. “It’s an enduring and positive tribute to those lost and injured. It is not about hatred or negativity but remembering. The event is very special, turning something somber into a day of celebration... keeping the spirit of unity and charitable service alive.” This year Jersey Cares revitalized Jersey City’s Public School #12 Julia A. Barnes Elementary School in Jersey City, and Liberty State Park. Warm and enthusiastic, Mulligan shared Jersey Cares is so passionate about this event, that they begin thinking about projects they would like to do way ahead of time, beginning in February. They reach out to the various organizations in May. The PS 12 Julia A. Barnes Elementary School in Jersey City is dedicated to making their students responsible, fulfilled, and successful global citizens. Revitalizing the school was an easy choice to make for Jersey Cares. Mulligan affirms that the organization often includes schools in their Day of Service and Remembrance event since they want to nurture them and give something positive to the next generation. Volunteers of all ages gave their artistry a whirl by painting inspirational murals on the bathroom doors, brightening up the front of the school, and creating kits. “The Thank you Kits for First Responders are a kind of a cornerstone for this event,” Mulligan related. “They are a

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An Exceptional Offering - Upstate New York ilies participating in our Day of Service and Remembrance event, it opens up a conversation between children and parents. For the young children making kits, for example, they can talk about who first responders are, and the sacrifices they make for others. It gives them an opportunity to really share with them what happened on that day. How people unselfishly helped others. It’s all about teaching the younger generation and instilling new life in this event.”

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Bring on the Smiles: Over 800 Children Shop Cost-Free at the NCJW/Essex Back 2 School Store

he 11th Annual NCJW/Essex Back 2 School Store (B2SS) brought much more than just grins on Sunday, July 28th as hundreds of children went shopping at a one-day pop-up store designed to help children in financial need in Essex County. “I can’t wait to get new shoes! I want sparkles on them!” exclaimed a young girl to her volunteer personal shopper as they entered the store with her new cheetah print backpack opened and ready to fill. Inside the gym, walls were lined with rows of brand new coats, sneakers, and clothing. This year NCJW/Essex celebrated its 11th year of the B2SS, outfitting over 800 children with the help of more than 600 volunteers. The children shopped for brand new clothing, school supplies and personal care items, encouraging a well-equipped and confident start to the new school year. The day started with a ribbon cutting ceremony for dignitaries and supporters of the store led by NCJW/Essex President Lesley Greenstein of Summit, NJ. B2SS cochairs Andrea Mintz, Stacey Laken and Laurie Schuftan, all Livingston residents, joined with dignitaries to cut the ribbon. What

followed was a long line of excited children, eager to enter and pick out their new items. The children, referred by over 35 social service agencies, were each greeted by a volunteer personal shopper who assisted them through their shopping journey. This year’s event was held at Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy in Livingston. While the children shopped, parents and guardians visited the onsite Gaelen Family Resource Center where they could speak with representatives from organizations such as Advocates for Children NJ, the Essex County Family Justice Center, the NCJW/ Essex Center for Women, Planned Parenthood of Metro NJ and the Rachel Coalition. University Hospital, a major participant at the Gaelen Family Resource Center, offered free health screenings and health information throughout the day. The cost of school supplies is often overlooked as a major annual expense. Families that are living in poverty struggle with the rising cost demands of public education. In 2018-19, parents paid an average of $637 on school supplies for elementary school continued on page 10

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Books on books on books! Marisa Vosa of Livingston, a personal shopper at the NCJW/Essex Back 2 School Store, helps a young boy pick out his favorite book among the countless options provided at the “Book Nook.”

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