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Meyer writes about CIA
in Wall Street Journal
An article about the CIA and the fight against terrorism written by San Juan Island resident Herb Meyer is posted on the Wall Street Journal Web site. Meyer served as special assistant to the director of central intelligence and vice chairman of the CIA's National Intelligence Council during the Reagan Administration.
Peace vigil held in Friday Harbor
posted 09/26/01
More than 50 people attended a peace vigil and march in Friday Harbor yesterday (Sept. 26). People were invited to "gather to affirm your interests in peace and share in the quest for new and different methods of operating: globally, nationally and personally," said Kate Stone, one of the organizers.
Community gathers to reflect on tragedy
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posted 09/11/01
More than 450 residents and visitors gathered at Friday Harbor High School's football field Tuesday evening. They heard community and religious leaders share their thoughts about "the outrageous act of hatred" that took place early today on the east coast.
The high school choir sang the national anthem at the ecumenical non-denominational community gathering.
Moments of silence allowed individuals to reflect on the tragedy caused by the terrorist attack on New York City and Washington, D.C.
Religious leaders from several island churches offered words of comfort and hope. St. Francis Church's priest noted several residents have lost close friends or family members.
Sheriff Bill Cumming said emergency personnel had heavy hearts today. He had been in contact with the state Emergency Operations Center and assured the crowd the Northwest was safe.
Dr. David Eden explained the stages of grief and encouraged people to be close to their friends and family. County Commissioner Darcie Nielsen and Town Councilmember Carrie Brooks both mentioned the need to resolve differences which divide the community.
Nielsen said, "I don't want to be anywhere but here, but my heart is in New York right now."
