NEW YORK, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ --
EVENT: The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)), along with the other
two major exchanges, will open for trading at 9:30 AM on
September 11, 2003. In concert with the City of New York's
observances, the Amex, its employees, and market participants
will mark four moments of silence to pay tribute to the victims
of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The Amex
itself lost ten members on that day, and their memories will be
honored individually.
Amex officials will urge market participants to refrain from
trading activity during each of the four moments of silence.
In addition, the Amex will commemorate September 11 with a
special opening bell ringing ceremony in honor of the FDNY
firefighters who heroically sacrificed their lives that day.
FDNY firefighters will be joined on the bell platform by actors
Dan Lauria and Swoosie Kurtz who are performing in two special
benefit performances of The Guys, Anne Nelson's post-9/11 drama
of courage and fortitude in the face of unimaginable loss and
grief. The performances will take place on September 10 and 11
at the New York Historical Society. Proceeds from the
performance will be used for the museum's ongoing September 11
collecting, conservation, and educational efforts.
WHEN: Thursday, September 11
Moments of Silence: 8:46AM (observance of time first plane
struck North Tower)
9:03AM (observance of time second plane
struck South Tower)
9:59AM (observance of time of fall of the
South Tower)
10:29AM (observance of time of fall of the
North Tower)
Opening Bell: 9:30AM
WHERE: AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE
86 Trinity Place (between Rector and Thames Streets)
New York City
MEDIA: Media interested in attending the Amex Opening Bell must
contact Lynn Teresky at 212-306-1654 or lynn.teresky@amex.com
by end of day Wednesday, September 10.
BROADCAST: A feed of the Amex Opening Bell is available via fiber line at
Waterfront loop # 6208 beginning at 9:15 a.m. Please call Ken
Meyer of Amex Broadcast Services at 212-306-1281 or Waterfront
Network Scheduling at 212-599-1508 for further information.
PHOTOS: Photos will be available via AP PhotoExpress Network or call
PRN Photodesk at 1-888-776-6555.
SOURCE American Stock Exchange
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Related links:
http://www.amex.com
CONTACT:
Lynn Teresky of Amex, +1-212-306-1654,
lynn.teresky@amex.com
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