Flight 93

We were exploring around Pennsylvania when we came across the Flight 93 Memorial sign. We decided we might as well go since we were so close. I didn't know we were so close.

It was so sad and somber feeling. I can even explain the feelings that came over me as we opened the door of the car and stepped out to see the Temporary Memorial.

There were all kinds of items and memorabilia that people had left behind in honor of Flight 93. There were coins, jewelry, pins, flags, notes, hats, clothes, jerseys, license plates, plaques, flowers, messages, and many other items. The guard rails had all kinds of messages and stickers and signatures. Head stones had been placed. There were a few three-ringed binders that had the transcript and final words from the flight before it crashed. The feeling there was overwhelming. Emotions were high. Sad. My heart ached. I had no idea it would effect me in such a way five and a half years later.

All of the items are left up for as long as weather permits. Once they are taken down they are stored safely until the Memorial is completed and they can be stored inside for all to see.

I found a website that tells a little more about what the permanant Memorial will be like when it is completed. Here is the link if anyone is interested.

http://www.honorflight93.org