Remembering 9/11 & Flight 93

Sunday marks 10 years since the horrific terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. I want to take a few moments to remember the men, women and children who lost their lives on that day.  The entire crew and passengers of four airliners, thousands of innocent men, women and children in the World Trade Center and Pentagon, as well as dozens of firemen, policemen and other first responders lost their lives that day.  Additionally, those that rallied during the days and weeks after the attacks to help their fellow citizens continue to suffer from injuries and health issues they sustained.  A huge memorial to the event is being constructed at Ground Zero and will be dedicated on Sunday.

In addition to the lives lost at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, lives were also lost that day at a field outside Shanksville, Pennsylvania. As we, now, know, heroes on that flight took destiny into their own hands when they prevented their aircraft from being used as a weapon on another national target, very likely the White House or the U.S. Capitol Building.  The actions of these heroes led to their certain death as the aircraft they were on crashed in that field.

A memorial to honor the men, women and children of Flight 93 has been conceived and will be constructed on that hallowed ground near Shanksville.  This memorial will be dedicated on Sunday, as well.

Unlike the memorial at Ground Zero, this memorial has not received the funds needed for its completion. The planners need an additional $10 million to complete the project.  I am certain this shortfall is not because we Americans forgot about Flight 93, but because there is so much more funding available in the huge New York metropolitan area.  I know that, once Americans are aware of this need, they will rise to the occasion and contribute the necessary funds.  It won't take large donations if enough of us contribute.  I have included a link, below, if you are interested in contributing.

Flight 93 National Memorial Ways to Give