MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG’S REMARKS
AT FLIGHT 587 ONE-YEAR COMMEMORATION

“Today, we come together to honor those who were lost in the crash of Flight 587 one year ago.  It is a time to remember those who are gone…and to comfort those who remain.  The tremendous loss we suffered on that day a year ago, added new burdens on an already grieving city.  And the way the people of our city responded—showed the true character of New York.

“Over the last year, we have seen something truly inspiring come to pass.  A bridge of compassion, built between two communities, bringing New York’s Dominican Americans and the people of Belle Harbor closer together.  We have all crossed that bridge to reach this morning’s memorial.  And when we share one another’s grief, and give one another strength…

“We are doing what those whom we lost would want.  We will never forget.

“Nunca nos olvidaremos.  [We will never forget.]

“Que Dios los bendiga a todos.”   [May God bless us all.]