Metro News Release

For immediate release: June 15, 2010

Metro to hold remembrance ceremony on June 22 at Fort Totten

Public invited to attend ceremony to honor victims, those injured, first responders

Metro will hold a remembrance ceremony at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22, adjacent to the Fort Totten Metrorail station to honor the memory of those who lost their lives, those who were injured and the first responders who came to Metro’s aid in last year’s tragic accident. The public is invited to attend.

At 10:30 a.m. on June 22, Metro will invite its employees, customers and the general public throughout the region to pause for a moment of silence and reflection. At the same time, Metro will observe a moment of silence in all Metrorail stations, rail yards, bus facilities, Metro administrative offices and other facilities.

The families of those who died will be invited to unveil a bronze plaque and lay a wreath in honor of the victims, those who were injured and the first responders who provided so much aid last year.

“The greatest honor that Metro can offer to those who we can never bring back is to do all that we can to prevent another tragedy,” said Metro General Manager Richard Sarles.

News release issued at 1:57 pm, June 15, 2010.