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9/11 Family Members, Survivors to Hold Press Conference to Protest Saudi-Funded LIV Golf Series at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami
MIAMI - October 26, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
A group of 9/11 family members and survivors from the organization 9/11 Justice will hold a press conference vocalizing their objections to the Saudi Arabian-funded LIV Golf series and its tournament being held at the nearby Trump National Doral Golf Club on October 28-30.
The 9/11 family members will address their views and contentions, which include:
- The Saudi government's role in supporting the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including about recently declassified FBI investigative documents;
- The implications of Saudi efforts to "sportswash" its egregious past;
- The willing complicity of professional golfers choosing to take Saudi payouts and look the other way on the country's reported human rights abuses and role in the worst terrorist attacks on American soil.
"As yet another Saudi-funded golf tournament takes place in America this week, Americans must understand that this LIV Golf series, hosted next at Trump Doral, is yet another attempt by the Kingdom to use the beloved game of golf to sportswash its abhorrent behavior and avoid accountability for the murder of my dad and thousands of others," said Brett Eagleson of 9/11 Justice. "The evidence of Saudi government officials' participation in the 9/11 attacks on America could not be clearer, and this event could not be more insulting. That's why we're speaking out and will continue to as the Saudis fund LIV Golf events in America."
Press Conference Details:
When: Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, 9:00 a.m. ET
Where: Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 3570 NW 74th Avenue, Miami, FL 33122
Who: Numerous 9/11 family members and survivors who have flown to Miami to express their outrage. Speakers at the press conference and those available for interviews include:
- Brett Eagleson, President of 9/11 Justice and son of John Bruce Eagleson, who was murdered in the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
- Tim Frolich, a 9/11 survivor who was on the 80th floor and was severely injured when the South Tower collapsed.
- Juliette Scauso, daughter of FDNY Hazmat Co. 1 Firefighter Dennis Scauso, who was murdered in the evacuation efforts of the South Tower.
- Dennis McGinley, whose older brother Danny was murdered in the collapse of the WTC South Tower.
RSVP: Media planning to attend the press conference should email [email protected] before 6:00 p.m. ET Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.
Contact Information:
Brett Eagleson
Founder, 9/11 Justice
[email protected]
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California City is First to Ask for a Free Secular Democratic Republic in Iran: Pinole City Council Declares Support for Human Rights in Iran
PINOLE, Calif. - October 25, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
On Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, the City of Pinole in California issued to a standing ovation the first proclamation in the USA "asking for a Free Secular Democratic Republic in Iran, and In Support of Human Rights in Iran, Including the Immediate Cessation of Human Rights Abuses on the Demonstrators in Iran and the Immediate Release of Political Prisoners in Iran."
The proclamation affirms the City of Pinole's support for human rights in Iran, including equal rights for women, the LGBTIA community, and minorities and the end of apartheid against women and targeted religious, nonreligious and cultural minorities. Through the proclamation, the City Council strongly condemns the brutal murder of Mahsa Amini and asks for the immediate cessation of human rights abuses against the Iranian people and also asks for a free, secular, democratic, republic of Iran where everyone can live freely and prosper regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, beliefs, and religion.
Pinole Mayor Vincent Salimi is the only Iranian-born American mayor in the United States. The Mayor stated, "All politics start at the local level. Pinole might be the first American city asking for a free secular democratic republic in Iran, but it will not be the last. Many more cities will adopt this proclamation, and it will impact the American foreign policy."
Contact Information:
Vincent Salimi
Mayor
[email protected]
510-230-9207
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The Alexander Gaston Estate Donates $7.2 Million to the Pearl Harbor Historical Sites Fund
In a Historic investment in Hawaii's future, the Alexander Gaston Estate is making a significant donation, managed by the Hawaii Community Foundation (managers of the fund) and Bank of Hawaii (investment managers of the fund). This large donation of $7.2 million goes toward the Pearl Harbor Historical Sites Fund.
Mr. Gaston was one of Hawaii's leading donors to the Pearl Harbor Historical Sites Fund. Now, this foundation will be set up to exist in perpetuity, creating an opportunity to support and educate school-age children.
The Pearl Harbor Historical Sites Fund was started in 2009. The fund is asking the worldwide community, especially individual donors, and companies across Hawaii to support this fund with a 100% tax-deductible donation. All proceeds will support the PHHSF so that all the children of Hawaii, regardless of their financial ability, will have an opportunity to visit, learn and enjoy all there is to know about Pearl Harbor with a school field trip or daylong or overnight stay visit to Pearl Harbor historical sites. The funds raised support school visits, school tours, and are for children attending from all Hawaiian Islands. With these programs, the students have an opportunity to visit all four sites including the USS Arizona Memorial, the USS Battleship Missouri, the USS Bowfin Submarine, and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.
This foundation was inspired by Sandy's long-time friend Jay Dunn, who was a volunteer running the flight simulators at the Pacific Aviation Museum. A child told him that a classmate couldn't come to the museum that day with the class.
Jay asked, "Why did your friend not come today?" and the child replied, "His mom didn't have the $30.00 for transportation, admission, lunch." Jay met with Sandy and his other brother-in-arms, Lee Collins, and the three decided to start a foundation specifically designed to address this problem for Hawaii's families.
While Sandy Gaston, Jay Dunn, and Lee Collins initially served as the advisors to the fund, with Sandy's passing, these responsibilities have now passed to representatives of the beneficiary museums and memorials, who will work directly with HCF to advise on the fund going forward. As co-trustees of the Gaston estate, they'll continue to promote the program to the world and invite more people and corporate sponsors to become donors so that the fund may continue to grow and provide free access to Hawaii's students in perpetuity. All three, having served in the military and having been veterans of war, agreed that all Hawaii's school children should have an opportunity to enjoy and learn from the importance of all the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites. To make a tax-deductible donation visit www.PearlHarborFund.org
WHAT: PRESS CONFERENCE, USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
WHEN: October 25, 2022, 11am speakers from all historic sites
WEBSITE: https://pearlharborfund.org
Contact Information:
Janet Kelley
President, Mana Means Communications
[email protected]
808-521-1160
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BrainGu Founder Named as Washington Exec Pinnacle Award Finalist
Matt Shaver Pinnacle Awards Finalist
Matt Shaver, BrainGu Founder and Engineering Fellow has been named a finalist for the 2022 Washington Exec Pinnacle Awards Cloud Executive of the Year.
BrainGu Founder and Engineering Fellow, Matt Shaver, has been named a finalist for Washington Exec's Pinnacle Awards in the Cloud Executive of the Year (Private Company) category. The Pinnacle Awards recognize mission-focused industry executives and government officials working to put the technological needs of the nation first, while fostering innovation for federal clients across the Capitol region. Shaver is one of only three finalists nominated in the Cloud Executive of the Year category.
"It is an honor to be named a Pinnacle Award Finalist by WashingtonExec," said Shaver. "BrainGu's work applying cloud-based solutions to pressing national security challenges is as rewarding as it is challenging. Our development of WIDOW, a cloud-based distributed planning application for the DoD, continues to demonstrate the power of DevSecOps methodologies in positively shaping experiences and outcomes for our nation's warfighters. BrainGu is honored that the federal government continues to turn to BrainGu for an innovative approach to new and existing missions, and I'm especially grateful to my colleagues for their efforts to make each of those unique and challenging missions a success."
Who Is BrainGu?
BrainGu is a small business taking the guesswork out of DevSecOps. Our Structsure platform enables our customers to define rapid, adaptable, and secure application delivery by reducing the complexity of their tech stack. With Structsure, BrainGu is freeing customers to focus on their core business. With BrainGu's Structsure platform, "day one" for our clients begins with every tool needed to get the job done,
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Sunny Dasgupta
Marketing & Communications Manager
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