The 8th Anniversary
SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
There are many opportunities to honor the 40 Heroes of Flight 93 this year. The eighth annual observance of Flight 93 and September 11 will take place at the Flight 93 National Memorial at 9:30am on September 11, 2009. Gen. Colin Powell, who will give keynote remarks, will be joined by many special guests including Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, former Governor Tom Ridge, Gen. Tommy Franks, country music star Trace Adkins and the Families of Flight 93. The service is free and open to the public.
Beginning September 3, 2009, the family and friends of Louis Joseph (Joey) Nacke II will embark on a cross-country motorcycle journey from Newark to San Francisco, completing the journey of Flight 93. Leaving Newark at the flight’s actual departure time of 8:42 am and arriving in San Francisco on September 11th at the scheduled arrival time of 11:15 am, Ride With the 40 will cross 11 states in 8 days, raising awareness and funds for the Flight 93 National Memorial Campaign. The public is encouraged to greet the riders along the way, join for part of the journey, make a donation, and leave a tribute on a “mobil memorial” that will accompany the riders and be returned to the Flight 93 archives.
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plaque Dedication (Washington DC)
A commemorative plaque naming the passengers and crewmembers of Flight 93 will be unveiled and dedicated at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. The event is being organized by Majority Leader Senator Harry Reid and Speaker Nancy Pelosi and will include a number of Families of Flight 93 members. A public ceremony on the steps of the US Capitol will immediately precede the unveiling of the plaque in the Visitor Center. |
September 9, 2009 | 3:00pm |
| Hearts of Steel Fund (Harrisburg PA)
A Hearts of Steel fund press conference, luncheon, and program hosted by Pennsylvania State Senator Jane Orie will take place in Harrisburg, PA. The $1.1 million gift of the Hearts of Steel fund to the Capital Campaign (received April 2009) will be publicly announced and Senator Orie will recognize volunteers and donors who contributed to the steel bracelet fundraising campaign in 2001 and 2002. The event will begin with a press conference at the State Capitol followed by a luncheon and program at the nearby Harrisburg Hilton and is expected to last approximately two-and-a-half hours. |
September 10, 2009 | 11:00am |
| 9/11 We Will Never Forget (Pittsburgh PA)
A special event for the Flight 93 National Memorial called “9/11 We Will Never Forget” will take place at 6:30pm in Pittsburgh, PA on September 11. The event is hosted by the Flight 93 National Memorial Campaign and the Pittsburgh Steelers and will feature a reception, dinner, and program at Heinz Field. Table sponsorships are being pre-sold for the event with proceeds benefitting construction of the Flight 93 National Memorial. Learn more >> |
September 11, 2009 | 6:30pm |
| A Day of Hope and Remembrance (Union City, CA)
Join Mayor Mark Green, members of the City Council, and Michael L. Emerson, memorial originator, at the Flight 93 Memorial in Union City, CA to honor the Heroes of Flight 93 near their original destination of San Francisco, CA. Learn more >> |
September 11, 2009 | 2:00pm |
| Walk With Joe (Manalapan, NJ)
Friends and family of Patrick “Joe” Driscoll, a passenger on Flight 93, will gather at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan, NJ, for the annual “Walk With Joe” 5K. Those wishing to participate may register at www.walkwithjoe.com. A portion of proceeds from the walk will benefit the Flight 93 National Memorial Campaign. |
September 12, 2009 | 10:00am |
And if you are unable to travel this September, the Discovery Channel produced The Flight That Fought Back a documentary in 2005 on the events and personalities of Flight 93, offering actual voice recordings and personal accounts from family and friends. Check your local listings for the next scheduled airing, or visit a Discovery Channel Store near you to purchase the documentary. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the Flight 93 National Memorial Campaign.
