BLUE GRASS AIRPORT TO CONDUCT CEREMONY TO COMMEMORATE PATRIOT DAY, SEPTEMBER 11th

Lexington, KY – On September 4, 2002 President George W. Bush proclaimed September 11, 2002 as Patriot Day. To commemorate this day and to honor those who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 Blue Grass Airport will conduct a ceremony to include the following observance:

8:30 a.m. - Patriotic music performed by talented airport employees and "Steppin' High" – a vocal quartet.

8:40 a.m. - Comments by Airport Officials on Patriot Day

8:45 a.m. - The flags in front of the airport will be lowered to half staff by the airport's Department of Public Safety.

8:46 a.m. - The airport will observe a moment of silence during which time the airport will be closed to all aircraft operations.

8:47 a.m. - Vocalists Continue until 9:00 a.m.

Airport patrons, employees and citizens are welcome to attend this first observance of
Patriot Day at Blue Grass Airport.

Details:

When - Wednesday, September 11, 2002

What - Observance of Patriot Day, September 11th

Where - Blue Grass Airport, Flag display in front of the parking garage

Time - 8:30a.m.

*Note: Members of the Media are encouraged to attend. Airport officials will be on hand to conduct interviews regarding the Patriot Day ceremony and answer questions about travel and airport activity during the week of September 11th.