Moments of silence, observances to be held

All major league baseball night games on Sept. 11 will pause at 9:11 p.m. local time for a moment of silence in remembrance of last year’s terrorist attacks.

NFL fans, meanwhile, will hear an address this week on last year’s events from President Bush and team personnel will wear logos commemorating the events.

Following the moment of silence at the baseball games, a videotape will be shown in memory of those who died. During afternoon games on Sept. 11, the moment of silence will be held during the seventh-inning stretch, and the video will follow.

“All of us in baseball were devastated by the horrific attack on our country last September 11, and it is with a great deal of sadness and grief that we will mark the first anniversary,” commissioner Bud Selig said Wednesday.

“We take this opportunity to honor the memories of those lost and to pay tribute to the firefighters, police officers, rescue workers and all those who sacrificed their lives trying to save others,” Selig said.