Flags across Arlington
As has become their custom, on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, Arlington County will hang U.S.flags from overpasses and buildings in honour of the lives taken by terrorists on September 11, 2001.
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9/11 Tribute Center programs are offered throughout the year. Lectures, educational workshops and support programs are available to unite family members who lost loved ones, survivors, Lower Manhattan residents, rescue and recovery workers and volunteers who assisted in the aftermath of 9/11. Visit tributewtc.org for a schedule of upcoming programs and events.
Flag display
Field of Flags, Battery Park, NYC
The Field of Flags -- one flag per victim -- will appear again this year in Battery Park in Lower Manhattan. The Parks Department initially refused a permit due to imminent construction, but changed their minds after a public furor.
Spirit of America Blood Drive
Michigan International Speedway 12626 U.S. Highway 12, Brooklyn, MI, United StatesMichigan International Speedway and Michigan Blood will host their annual Spirit of America blood drive in honor of the victims of the terrorist attacks of 2001 from 7:00am to 3:00pm on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the speedway. All blood donors will receive a Spirit of America gift bag, lunch in the Champions Club and […]
Memorial Flag Display, Omaha, NE
Memorial Park 6005 Underwood Avenue, Omaha, NE, United StatesAmerican flags bearing the name of all of the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks will be on display at Omaha's Memorial Park from Friday, September 6, 2013 to Sunday, September 15, 2013. Each flag will include the person's name, age, and place where they were killed along with a short biography. Flags […]
“Ground Zero Flag” Unfurling
Mott & Hester Streets New York, NY, United StatesOn Friday, September 6, 2013 at 6:00pm, the “Ground Zero Flag” will be unfurled and displayed at the corner of Mott and Hester Streets in New York. A number of recovery workers display the flag every year and band together for fellowship around the anniversary. If you worked during the recovery and would like to […]
Field of Honor for Law Enforcement Officers, Greece, NY
Badgerow Park South Greece, NY, United StatesSeventy-three 3′ x 5′ flags will fly in Badgerow Park South in silent tribute to the 73 law enforcement officers -- 23 NYPD officers, 37 Port Authority Police officers, 1 Secret Service agent, 1 officer of the National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and 1 NYPD cadet murdered by terrorists on September 11, […]