The project is a huge undertaking. Although this event is not about raising money, it will cost millions to facilitate it. In addition to money, it will require 5 million people to cover the 3,400-mile route between California and New York on the day of the event. We will need a staff of over 33,000 volunteers to organize those participants. This is an enormous number of individuals; but, in fact, that is what this project is all about.

On September 11, 2002, five million individuals will assemble at their designated spots to form a coast-to-coast line from Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California to Battery Park in the heart of New York City. At 8:48 a.m. (EDT); which was the exact time the first plane hit the World Trade Center, the participants will hold hands in a silent tribute for five minutes. Each of the five minutes will be dedicated to a particular group of individuals. Minute One will be to honor the victims of New York City. Minute Two will be to honor the victims of the Pentagon. Minute Three will be to honor the victims of United Flight 93. Minute Four will be to pay tribute to all of the heroes; both known and unknown, who put others before themselves on that day and during the days that followed. Minute Five will be dedicated to all of those who were affected; either directly or indirectly, both here and around the world. Following the five minute silence, the participants will join in an unaccompanied rendition of "God Bless America". The participants will then go on with their plans for the remainder of the day; hopefully, feeling peaceful and comforted by the experience.