The National White Dove Release Society (NWDRS) is planning a nationwide memorial and White Dove Release in memory of all those who paid the ultimate price in the 9/11 attacks in 2001. There are various Memorial Ceremonies being held around the United States on Friday, September 11, 2009 that will culminate in the humane release of white "doves". These are actually trained white homing pigeons who will return to their home loft upon release. Information regarding the locations of these memorials throughout the United States can be found by consulting the web site www.whitewingsoveramerica.com. All the white "doves" across the nation will be released at 12:00 noon EDT. Local time zones must be consulted to find the time in your particular state/location. Releases taking place in Australia and New Zealand will actually take place some hours ahead of those in the United States due to the International Date Line.
There are several thousand white doves now pledged to take place in these ceremonies and memorials throughout the world. Additions to the list are being made on a daily basis. Participation in this event is still possible by visiting the web site and making a pledge of your birds. You do not have to be a professional dove release company to participate in this memorial release. If you fly white birds and wish to participate please check into the web site and make your pledge.
