NYSE To Observe Two Minutes Of Silence In Honor Of Troops In Operation Iraqi Freedom

The New York Stock Exchange will observe two minutes of silence beginning at 9:30 a.m. in support of U.S. and allied troops participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Trading will begin at 9:32 a.m.

"Our first order of business today should be to clearly signal that the thoughts and prayers of the Exchange community are with our troops and their families," said NYSE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dick Grasso. "Pausing to reflect before we begin our day pays tribute to the efforts of the brave men and women fighting in support of freedom."