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Flight 93 Memorial plans 25th anniversary observance Sept. 11

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Visitors planning to attend the 25th anniversary observance of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks at the Flight 93 National Memorial are being encouraged to arrive early and prepare to use shuttle transportation to reach the ceremony site.

The National Park Service will hold the annual September 11 Observance on Friday at the memorial near Shanksville, Somerset County. The event is free and open to the public and will take place rain or shine, although severe weather could result in changes to the program.

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The morning observance is scheduled from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. near the Wall of Names. The program will remember the attacks in New York City, Arlington, Virginia, and Shanksville and will include the reading of the names of the 40 passengers and crew members aboard United Airlines Flight 93.

The Bells of Remembrance will be rung in their honor.

A second ceremony will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. near the Wall of Names. The afternoon program will include remarks, keynote speakers and music.

A public wreath-laying ceremony at the Wall of Names will immediately follow the afternoon program. The Wall of Names is expected to reopen to visitors later in the afternoon.

Those attending should allow additional travel time. All visitors arriving during the morning will be directed to designated parking areas and transported by shuttle buses to and from the observance site. Accessible buses will be available for visitors using wheelchairs.

Because of the expected attendance and shuttle requirement, the Park Service recommends arriving well ahead of the scheduled programs and allowing ample time for parking and transportation.

The Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center will remain open until 7 p.m. on both Sept. 11 and Sept. 12, giving visitors additional time to see the exhibits surrounding the anniversary observance.

Media representatives planning to cover the ceremonies must obtain an event pass issued by the National Park Service to enter designated media parking and coverage areas.

Additional information for visitors is available from the Flight 93 National Memorial website.

Source: National Park Service

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