The Hallowed Grounds of the Flight 93 Memorial in Stoystown, Pennslyvania
09/11/22
Flight 93 Memorial and Tower of Voices
- Situated in the rolling hills of southern Pennsylvania
- Somber reminder of one of the most courageous acts of everyday heroes
- Final resting place for 40 brave souls
- Tower of Voices with 40 different chimes symbolizing the passengers and crew members
- Impressive tower welcomes visitors at the entrance
- Creates a cacophony of sound in the windy landscape
- Leaves visitors visibly moved by the experience
Emotional Impact and Similarity to Pentagon Memorial
- Hard to describe the mix of feelings experienced
- Magnitude of the crash and emotions of that day
- Unexpected and solemn experience for visitors
- Similar to the Pentagon Memorial in terms of solemnity
- Brings back memories of what happened on that day
Flight 93's Target Destination
- Flight 93's ultimate destination unknown
- Direct path to Washington D.C.
- White House and Capitol Building most probable targets
- Countless lives saved by quick actions of men and women
- Technology limitations in 2001 (not everyone had cell phones)
Heroic Actions of Passengers and Crew Members
- Passengers and crew members took action themselves
- Unconventional defense of the country
- Making phone calls to gather information and make decisions
- Putting democracy into action
- Strangers coming together to make a difference
Passengers of United 93
- Individuals who boarded United 93 in Newark, New Jersey
- People headed on vacations or visiting loved ones