Flight 93 Memorial

While on our Girl's Weekend, April and I visited the Temporary Flight 93 Memorial. It was a breathe taking experience, like I felt while in Washington D.C. last year. It brought up all the feelings and thoughts of that terrible day, but also was a peaceful place where they have honored those who lost their lives. Along with the snow covered Memorial, they had a presentation from Volunteers who lived near the site and we learned things I either didn't remember or never knew.

They have broken ground for the Permanent Memorial, but unfortunately until it is completed no one is actually allowed on the site except for Families of those who lost love one's. They call this area where the plane actually hit, as the "sacred ground". What was most amazing to me, and I think April too, was that houses were so close and when it hit the ground at 563 MPH how the ground must of shook, along with the 7 scrap workers who saw the plane coming in. I remember how I felt, I can't imagine how these people who lived and worked so close and saw what they did felt. It was a great way to honor those who lost their lives, and allowed those families to come to a place where they could say goodbye.

Here is a picture of part of the Permanent Flight 93 Memorial:

If you are ever in Somerset, PA or near, take the time to find the Memorial. Even though we'll never go back to visit Somerset, I am hoping to drive through to see the completed site. It was definitely worth it and a place I am glad I saw in my life time. Hopefully once the Memorial is completed, the families of those who lost their loved one's can finally have some closure.

Until next time......