Pittsburgh Post-Gazette logo Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 1 month ago

Ground broken for permanent Flight 93 memorial

Shanksville, Pa. -- Under a brilliant midday sun, a simple ceremony today marked the groundbreaking for a permanent national memorial on the site where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed on Sept. 11, 2001, killing everyone aboard. Full Article at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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  1. Sept. 11 stands as one of America's darkest days
    Ken Salazar – Ken Salazar SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 4 weeks ago
  2. This is the most significant date since 9/11
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  3. This memorial will be a lasting tribute to the brave heroes of Flight 93 who fought back against the terrorists, courageously sacrificing their lives to keep their plane from being used as another weapon. Future generations of Americans will come here to be reminded of the terrible price that has been p...
    Ed Rendell – Ed Rendell SOURCE: The Johnstown Tribune-Democrat 1 month ago
  4. Today's participants have played a significant role in the history of the Flight 93 National Memorial. Today we begin a new chapter in that history, as we move forward toward completing a lasting national memorial that honors the 40 passengers and crew, and educates future generations about their heroic...
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