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Sept. 29
Thousands rally
in major cities to discourage armed retaliation. U.N. resumes
food shipments to Afghanistan.
Region: FDNY firefighter Thomas Foley laid
to rest in Nanuet. Memorial service held for FDNY firefighter
Michael Montesi in Highland Mills. Memorial service held for
Donald J. Tuzio at St. Columba's Church in Chester. Services
for FDNY firefighter Dennis Devlin held in Washingtonville.
Services for FDNY firefighter Denis Germain held in Sloatsburg. |
Sept. 30
Taliban say bin Laden
still in Afghanistan and being kept hidden. Afghanistan opposition
says territory gained and hundreds of Taliban soldiers defected
during days of fighting in northern mountains. Foreign aid workers
in Iran stockpile emergency rations for possible flooding of
Afghan refugees. Bob Stevens, photo editor at the supermarket
tabloid The Sun in Boca Raton, Fla., starts to feel ill.
Region: Memorial service for Cathy Smith at
Marian Shrine in West Haverstraw. Father and son Daniel and
Jason Coffey mourned at memorial service at St. Patrick's Church
in Newburgh. Candlelight vigil held at Chester High School. |
Oct. 1
Bush says $6 million
in assets blocked as countries stop flow of money to terrorist
networks. Anti-Taliban alliance and former Afghan king agree
to convene council as a first step toward forming new government.
Erin O'Connor, NBC assistant to Tom Brokaw, goes to doctor with
low-grade fever and bad rash and is prescribed antibiotic Cipro.
American Media Inc. mailroom employee Ernesto Blanco hospitalized
with pneumonia.
Region: National Guard set to watch state's
airports. Orange County Sheriff's Office holds vigil to remember
victims. |
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Oct. 2
Rumsfeld heads to
Saudi Arabia, Oman, Egypt and Uzbekistan to talk with leaders
about war on terrorism. British Prime Minister Tony Blair says
Taliban regime must surrender terrorists or "surrender power."
NATO secretary-general says United States has provided "clear
and compelling" evidence of bin Laden's involvement in attacks.
American Media photo editor Stevens arrives at JFK Medical Center
in Atlantis, Fla., with fever, vomiting and confusion. He deteriorates
rapidly.
Region: Federal agents raid five mid-Hudson
gas stations. Services held in Newburgh for FDNY firefighter
John Giordano. Memorial service for Thomas Dowd held at St.
Anastasia's Church in Harriman. |
Oct. 3
Anti-Taliban alliance
says it is coordinating offensive with United States and expects
to receive weapons from Iran and Russia. Bush administration
officials say some Sept. 11 terrorists also took part in 2000
attack on USS Cole in Yemen and 1998 U.S. Embassy bombings in
Africa. Doctors determine Stevens has anthrax. In New Jersey,
Heller, the West Trenton letter carrier, hospitalized and biopsy
performed. |
Oct. 4
Britain becomes first
government to outline alleged evidence against bin Laden. Pakistan
becomes first Muslim nation to say U.S. evidence links bin Laden
to attacks. NATO allies grant United States access to airfields
and seaports. Florida officials confirm that a patient has anthrax,
but they believe it's an isolated case.
Region: Thief reaches over food rack at the
Smith Clove Convenience & Deli in Monroe and swipes jar with
more than $425 in cash intended for families of terrorist victims.
Memorial for FDNY firefighter Doug Miller held at St. Joseph's
Church in Matamoras, Pa. Memorial service for FDNY firefighter
Mark Whitford held at St. Mary's Church in Washingtonville. |
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Oct. 5
U.S. Army dispatches
1,000 soldiers to former Soviet republic of Uzbekistan, which
borders Afghanistan. Powell extends sanctions on bin Laden's
al-Qaida group and 24 other foreign organizations considered
terrorist. National Guard begins patroling airports across country.
Stevens is pronounced dead, becoming the first anthrax death
in the United States in 25 years. |
Oct. 6
Bush warns Taliban
"that time is running out" to surrender terrorists. Taliban
offer to release eight imprisoned foreign aid workers if United
States halts "massive propaganda campaign." White House dismisses
offer.
Region: Memorial service for Lynne Morris
of Monroe held at First Congregational Church in Middletown.
Services held for FDNY firefighter Gerard Nevins at St. Mary's
Church in Washingtonville. Memorial Mass held for Francis J.
Feely at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Otisville. Funeral Mass
for Peter Gyulavary held at St. Stephen's Church, Warwick. |
Oct. 7
American and British
forces unleash missile attacks against Taliban military targets
and bin Laden's training camps inside Afghanistan. Bin Laden,
in videotaped message, praises God for Sept. 11 attacks and
swears America will never "dream of security" until "the infidels'
armies leave the land of Muhammad." Emmy Awards postponed for
second time. CDC notifies AMI that it will seal building because
tests show anthrax spores on Stevens' computer keyboard and
in nasal passages of mailroom employee Ernesto Blanco.
Region: Memorial service for Mike Asher held
at Monroe Temple of Liberal Judaism. |
Timeline: 9.11.01 - 11.11.01