Monday, August 31, 2015

Flight 93 Memorial

This past July I had the privilege of visiting the 
Flight 93 Memorial.
Like so many others I remember where I was when I first heard that the twin towers had been hit by an airplane. I was on Green Bay Road making a left had turn onto Bain's Road heading to work. I was listening to the radio and having a hard time believing what I was hearing. Once inside work, I immediately turned on the TV and sure enough...I could not believe what I was watching ........

The day America changed


Flight 93 Memorial is located outside of Stoystown, PA. East of Pittsburgh in a farming community. The memorial park was dedicated on September 10th, 2011.  

When you enter the park the road is winding and the countryside is beautiful. Once we were parked and started walking to the wall...there was a peacefulness that is so hard to explain. 

As we walked there was a deer eating grass not disturbed by the many visitors present.
  Everyone was quiet and calm - even my 6 year old grandson felt the peacefulness.


FLIGHT 93
  • 40  ordinary people that bought a plane ticket to somewhere 
  • 40 people that did not sign up to be heroes
  • They did not declare their heroism
  • The wore no uniforms
  • Had no guns.
  • They  had the belief that they could MAKE A DIFFERENCE
  • They took the plane back from the terrorist and they saved American lives by  preventing the plane from reaching our capital WASHINGTON DC. 
  • American Heroes that gave it all to save others. 
Since my visit to Flight 93 I often wonder would I have the courage it took to do what they did? I hope I would of. 

On September 10th, 2015 the new Flight 93 Learning Center located at the crash site will have it's grand opening. A center dedicated to the 911 Attacks. 

 The Day America Changed  


41 comments:

  1. Masshole MommyAugust 31, 2015 at 4:28 AM

    I never even realized they had a memorial there. How lovely. I visited the one inside the Pentagon in April and it was very moving.

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  2. Rebecca BryantAugust 31, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    What a beautiful memorial. I know visiting 9/11 was hearth wrenching so I'm sure this was to.I hope to get here one day.

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  3. Boulder LocavoreAugust 31, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    The events of that day still shake me to my core. It truly is the day American changed. What an honor to visit.

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  4. Annie StowAugust 31, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Oh my goodness. This chokes me up. It looks like a beautiful place to visit.

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  5. Lois Alter MarkAugust 31, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    I didn't realize there was a memorial there. I'm sure it's a very sobering, emotional experience to visit.

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  6. Heather LawrenceAugust 31, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    What a beautiful way to honour those lives that were given to protect the capital.
    I remember that day vividly.

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  7. Tracy IglesiasAugust 31, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    This is the time of year I dread actually as a New Yorker who worked in a hospital during 9/11 that took casualties I try to block this all out, it's just too much to constantly look back on that nightmare day. There are so many who lost their lives, lost their loved ones. I refuse to visit the memorial here, I am glad they are there, but I don't want to visit it, does that make sense? I'm glad visiting the flight 93 memorial brought you a moment of stillness and reflection, they should most certainly all be remembered.

    Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly

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  8. Maria LongAugust 31, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    Thanks for sharing this, I think many people forget about this flight as it was away from the others.

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  9. mail4roseyAugust 31, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    Such a sad time. It's coming up and on everyone's minds too. I'm glad they have a memorial.

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  10. PamAugust 31, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    I can imagine that it was very sobering and touching to be able to visit that memorial. It was a very sad day for America.

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  11. Confessions of a Coupon QueenAugust 31, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Wow, I'm sure visiting this memorial was an inspiring experience. So many heroes died that day.

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  12. Six Time Mommy TESTAugust 31, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    I remember this like it was yesterday. All the way in Canada it was on every single channel. I was in shock. I remember my moms friend coming over and sitting with me while we watched. Such a tragic day. - Jeanine

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  13. Liz MaysAugust 31, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    I need to make it to this memorial some day. It looks peaceful and very respectfully done.

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  14. Stacie @ Divine LifestyleAugust 31, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    I had no idea they had a flight 93 memorial. I think it's wonderful. Everyone who lost their lives that day should be remembered.

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  15. Tamara CameraAugust 31, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    I've been to the Memorial in NYC but never in PA. I'm embarrassed to say I didn't know they had one, but I'm glad they do. I'd like to go someday.

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  16. debdennyAugust 31, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    My daughter too my granddaughter there. Such a moving place

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  17. Melissa PezzaAugust 31, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    I think this is a wonderful memorial. If it hadn't been for the brave people who stood up to those hijackers it might have been even more horrible than it was.

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  18. Kelly HutchinsonAugust 31, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    I was not aware there was a memorial where the Flight 93 went down. I cannot imagine how moving it must have been to see it in person.

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  19. Heather @ Girl Gone MomAugust 31, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    I did hear there was a memorial. I would like to visit.

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  20. Marcie W.August 31, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    I can not believe it has almost been fourteen years since the world as we knew it changed. It is always nice to see that so many people truly will never forget.

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  21. WildlyAwareAugust 31, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    Of course I know all about this flight, however every time I read about it I get chills. So sad and not fair.

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  22. CatAugust 31, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    I didn't know about this memorial. This is such a beautiful way to honor and remember all of the heroes. Catherine S

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  23. Mama to 5August 31, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    I had no idea that this memorial existed. What a great way to pay honor and remembrance.

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  24. Casa Vilora InteriorsAugust 31, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    I didn't know there was a memorial for flight 93 there. I have been wanting to see the one in NY. We will never forget

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  25. Courtney PiesAugust 31, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    I honestly had no idea there was a memory in place for Flight 93. I definitely would love to visit. A day I'll never forget, for sure.

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  26. RANEAugust 31, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    This impacted the entire world ..I was sitting in my 10th grade classroom when my History teacher came running frantically across the school yard

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  27. Censie SawyerAugust 31, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    Such a powerful message. I will never forget this and hope that one day i can visit this memorial.

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  28. CrystalAugust 31, 2015 at 11:29 PM

    I vividly remember 9/11 and watching the news coverage. I think being able to see the memorials would be a very moving experience.

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  29. PenelopeAugust 31, 2015 at 11:31 PM

    I have seen the Twin Towers memorial, but haven't had an opportunity to visit the Flight 93 memorial yet. I am in awe of the events still.

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  30. Meagan IvieSeptember 1, 2015 at 12:17 AM

    Wow, looks like such an incredible memorial. I really want to visit!

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  31. Janeane DavisSeptember 1, 2015 at 12:50 AM

    I have not been to visit this memorial. It is so close to my home. Perhaps it would be a good trip and a good lesson for my children.

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  32. Dinner then DessertSeptember 1, 2015 at 1:05 AM

    I'm glad there's a monument to those brave souls who lost their lives but saved so many more!

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  33. Ave TSeptember 1, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    I had no idea about this memorial, but I'm glad they have created a beautiful place dedicated on September 10th, 2011.

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  34. KristiSeptember 1, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    What a beautiful memorial and you described it so well... even the deer. Thank you for sharing your photos and experience.

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  35. Victoria HeckstallSeptember 1, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    I never heard about this memorial , but i think you had a great experience there

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  36. Teresa MoodySeptember 1, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    You dont hear as much about the second crash sight. Im glad they made a memorial for them.

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  37. Christie CSeptember 1, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    I got chills looking at this memorial! Wow, what a chilling place to visit

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  38. Chrystal MahanSeptember 1, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    What a very nice memorial. I remember, I was in bed recovering from surgery when the towers went down.

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  39. DawnnSeptember 1, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    I've heard of the memorial but never saw pictures before. I'm really glad they made a nice memorial there.

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  40. Cinny BbsSeptember 2, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    That's a nice memorial. That was such a life changing event.

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  41. Krystal ButherusSeptember 7, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    I didn't know there was a memorial there. It is a day no one can forget that is for sure.

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