On Friday, September 12th, I visited the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, PA, the site of the crash of Flight 93 on September 11, 2001 that was headed for the U.S. Capitol Building. While some features of the memorial are still under construction, the designers have done a wonderful job of creating a reverent yet uplifting memorial site. A black granite walkway marks the flight path, leading visitors to their first view of the crash site. Forty marble panels are inscribed with the names of the passengers and crew and are aligned with the flight path. Forty tree groves are being planted in memory of the victims of flight 93. In past September 11th ceremonies, first responders, community leaders and recovery workers have participated by ringing the “Bells of Remembrance” pictured below. The bells ring during the time of the crash, 10:03 AM, while the names of Flight 93 crew and passengers are read aloud. If you have the opportunity, please take the time to see this impactful national memorial.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 20:21:14 +0000
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