Source: The Buffalo News

On November 17, 2001, The Buffalo News featured the story "More thankful than ever; A wounded nation counts its blessings with a feast of ecumenical services." The article noted, "This year, Thanksgiving may hold even greater religious meaning as Americans reflect on the terrorist acts of Sept. 11 and the changes in daily life that have taken place since then...Thanksgiving traditionally has been a popular time for people of different faiths to give thanks together for the blessings in their lives, their community and their country. That practice will continue this year at several interfaith and ecumenical services in the area."