35W Bridge Memorial Service

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and the Minnesota Council of Churches Invite the community to gather to remember the victims and survivors of the 35W bridge collapse and honor the rescue workers and others who responded with courage that day.

Your attendance is kindly requested on Friday, August 1, 2008 Interfaith Service 11:00-12:00 PM - Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis. Governor Pawlenty, Mayor Rybak and Methodist Bishop Sally Dyck, President of the Minnesota Council of Churches, will offer brief reflections. Prayers and songs will be presented from many faith traditions, reflecting the diverse faith traditions of the victims.

Remembrance 4:30-6:30 PM—Gold Medal Park, West River Road, Minneapolis Artists from different cultures will perform until 5:30 pm when a procession led by first responders and community leaders will walk to the Stone Arch Bridge (or viewing area on West River Parkway for shorter walk). The public is invited to join in the procession. At 6:05 pm – the time that the bridge collapsed –a moment of silence will be observed, ending with the ringing of bells across the city and state.

Please RSVP to 612-673-3277 for information on reserved seating and procession line up information.