The Flight 93 Memorial is about an hour and a half east of Pittsburgh, 2-1/2 hours west of Harrisburg. It's outside the borough of Stoystown, and well-marked on the PA Turnpike. I have been wanting to visit since last April. Today I had some time to kill on the way to Columbus, and went to go see it. It's half an hour off the turnpike, on US 30.
It's a very solemn, respectful place. I learned a lot while I was there. There was one Park Ranger, talking to people. He knew all about the people on the flight, their lives and personalities. It was clear he loves them and their courage.
When it's complete, it will be beautiful and peaceful. There will be 40 groves of maple and oak trees, one for each person on the plane, and a 93 foot tower with 40 wind chimes. It will be called the "Tower of Voices," representing the voices of those who died. In 2013, 12,000 saplings were planted, with 12,000 more in both 2014 and 2015.
There is a black walkway leading out to the memorial plaza, with alcoves cut into it where people leave pins, flowers, coins, and other items. The crash site is to the left. It was filled in shortly after the crash.
At the end of the walkway is a wall of 40 marble slabs, each with the name of one of the people on the plane.
There is also a long sandstone wall, blank except for the date.
I spent almost an hour there, and will return when there is more progress on the memorial. It is partially funded from private donations. Here's the link for more information about the Memorial and the plans. http://www.nps.gov/flni/index.htm
Happy Easter to you all!
It's a very solemn, respectful place. I learned a lot while I was there. There was one Park Ranger, talking to people. He knew all about the people on the flight, their lives and personalities. It was clear he loves them and their courage.
When it's complete, it will be beautiful and peaceful. There will be 40 groves of maple and oak trees, one for each person on the plane, and a 93 foot tower with 40 wind chimes. It will be called the "Tower of Voices," representing the voices of those who died. In 2013, 12,000 saplings were planted, with 12,000 more in both 2014 and 2015.
There is a black walkway leading out to the memorial plaza, with alcoves cut into it where people leave pins, flowers, coins, and other items. The crash site is to the left. It was filled in shortly after the crash.
At the end of the walkway is a wall of 40 marble slabs, each with the name of one of the people on the plane.
There is also a long sandstone wall, blank except for the date.
I spent almost an hour there, and will return when there is more progress on the memorial. It is partially funded from private donations. Here's the link for more information about the Memorial and the plans. http://www.nps.gov/flni/index.htm
Happy Easter to you all!
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