The slate of speakers has just started here at the anti-Ground Zero mosque rally. Here's what we've seen so far:
The crowd gathers.
A poignant image to reflect on today:
A man reads provocative passages from the Koran:
There's no shortage of counter-protesters at a gathering of this nature, of course:
Family and friends of 9/11 victims are speaking now about the losses on that day nine years ago. It's truly moving.
Updated with more photos and information:
Mike Gallagher wrapped up a moving speech here at the anti-Ground Zero Mosque protest in New York. Here are a few more scenes:
Gallagher speaking from the stage:
A second whole block of protesters:
A (very) small group of counter-protesters:
A man clearly trying to be a little incendiary:
A symbol of hope on a day like this: