Friday, June 16, 2023

Finally Friday - Flight 93 Memorial

On our drive from  my dad's outside  of Philly to Pittsburgh, we stopped in Shanksville, PA the sight of the Flight  93 National Memorial.  We had a gorgeous Sunday afternoon, reminiscent of that  lovely September 11, 2001. Blue skies, sunny. An innocent Tuesday out  in the country. 
The memorial overlooks the flight path of United 93 as the  passengers fought  the terrorists and  knowingly caused the plane to crash and not head into Washington  DC for evil destruction.

A common field  one  day. A  field of honor  forever       These words enshrine the memory of the crew members and passengers - all  heroes on a tragic  day. 


 This Tower of Voices is a unique chime system in memory of those lost. 

I highly recommend driving  the Lincoln Highway through the countryside of PA and  stopping to  honor  the memory  of  that  solemn  day. The Flight 93 National Memorial  is well done and gives one pause to  remember and not forget a turning point  in history. Bring  a tissue. 

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  1. nashvillecats2June 16, 2023 at 6:15 AM

    Great Friday post Joanne, I recall going to Pittsburgh some years ago to see Danny Boy.
    Lovely place. Have a good weekend and hope your dad is ok:
    Take care.
    Yvonne.

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    1. JoanneJune 16, 2023 at 9:12 AM

      Thanks. Dad is hanging in there. He’s a fairly happy soul. Pittsbugh was lovely.

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    2. nashvillecats2June 16, 2023 at 11:44 AM

      Thanks Joanne , pleased your dad is ok.
      I have probs with my followers list, there are 12 missing, all of the yours included, Alex and Arlee and nine more has disappeared from my followers list.
      Yvonne.

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    3. JoanneJune 16, 2023 at 9:39 PM

      I shall re sign up as a follower!!!

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  2. Hilary Melton-ButcherJune 18, 2023 at 3:17 AM

    Hi Joanne - a worthwhile monument to visit and to remember ... a ghastly day to put it mildly ... thanks for sharing. I'm glad you had a lovely visit with your father and childhood home - cheers

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    1. JoanneJune 18, 2023 at 9:22 AM

      As you can see it was a good trip. Meandering fun, somber history. Good variety.

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  3. Nilanjana BoseJune 18, 2023 at 8:59 PM

    Those words struck home - so many brave souls lost that tragic day. A field of horror indeed.
    Glad to know you had a good visit with your Dad. Have a lovely week.

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    1. JoanneJune 19, 2023 at 7:27 AM

      Yes it was a somber place to visit. Have to honor history.

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