CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT
JOSEPH J. ESPOSITO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
ONE POLICE PLAZA, ROOM 1300
NEW YORK, NY, 10038
The Reverend John Carmichael
President
The Church of Scientology of New York
227 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
December 14, 2001
Dear Reverend Carmichael:
I thank you so much for your kind invitation to address the
members of your
Church. Unfortunately, my schedule will not allow me to attend, but
I still want
to express to you my appreciation for all that your Church has done
in these difficult
times, and I would ask that you pass my thanks along to your
Volunteer Ministers.
As one who saw firsthand what was needed at the World Trade
Center site in
the days and weeks immediately after September 11th, I want to thank
you, the
Church of Scientology, and the Volunteer Ministers of the Church of
Scientology,
many of whom came long distances to help us.
The Volunteer Ministers worked with great energy and great
compassion at ground
zero, helping to ease the physical burdens, and mental strains, of
the rescue
workers. From the earliest days of this tragedy, until the time when
volunteers
were no longer needed at the site, the people of your Church were
there in force.
The organization, the caring, and the dedication of your
Volunteer Ministers
were exceptional, and very much appreciated, and will long be
remembered by those
who received their help. I cannot thank the Volunteer Ministers
enough.
I wish you, and all the members of your Church, a joyous holiday
season, and
a happy and prosperous new year.
Sincerely,
[signed]
Joseph J. Esposito
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