LARSON HONORS FAMILIES OF 9/11 VICTIMS

FOR IMMEDIATE CONTACT: September 11, 2008

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/ 202-225-7295

LARSON HONORS FAMILIES OF 9/11 VICTIMS

Washington, DC -- On September 11th we saw anattempt to strike down all that makes America In those violent attacks, terrorists hoped to divide us and show theweaknesses in our society. Instead theysaw the strength as Americans came together to mourn and rebuild. These sevenyears later, the lesson of that terrible day is the importance of service toour communities and the support we can draw from each other. great – our people, oursense of possibility and our ambition.

We saw that in the Keane family of Wethersfield, Connecticut. The Keane’s suffered a terrible loss with thedeath of their beloved husband, father and grandfather, Richard in the World TradeCenter But, they turned their personal sadnesstowards growth and opportunity for the community that Richard loved. Today they will unveil the 9/11 Memorial SportsCenter in Wethersfield, a facility built with the fundsand hard work of the Keane Foundation. They brought pieces of the towers that fell to their town as a permanentreminder of what was lost. What abeautiful testament to a wonderful man and what an incredible display ofstrength for this town. on September 11th.

Today and everyday, I stand with the families of the victimsin expressing my sympathy and support. They are the bedrock of our communities and the strength they have shownover the past seven years is what makes this country great.