Tragedy and Heroism of Flight 93 Remembered in Southwestern Pennsylvania
- On Friday, hundreds gathered at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania to mark 25 years since the passenger revolt, with Gordon Felt honoring his brother Edward Felt and the 40 victims.
- Terrorists commandeered United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, intending to crash the Boeing 757 into the U.S. Capitol, but passengers and crew organized to fight back and prevent the attack.
- U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum stated the world "would be very different today" had they not acted, while Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro praised their courage in staring "evil in the face."
- Paul Pisano, who worked at the Capitol on 9/11, visited the memorial's Wall of Names to pay respects, stating, "I can't ever thank them enough," regarding the sacrifice.
- More than 300,000 people visit the National Park Service-operated site annually, where a 90-minute ceremony ensures the victims' sacrifice remains "alive and well in American hearts" 25 years later.
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Heroes of Flight 93 remembered for their courage 25 years on from 9/11: "I can't ever thank them enough"
On Sept. 11, 2001, the passengers and crew bravely decided to storm the cockpit of United Airlines Flight 93, preventing the terrorists who had taken control of the plane from flying it to Washington, D.C.
Tragedy and heroism of Flight 93 remembered in southwestern Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) - Teenaged students from Greater Johnstown School District were clambering about the rope course set in the rural beauty of Camp Harmony that morning, and teacher Lugene Shaver felt good about it.
Tragedy and heroism of Flight 93 remembered in southwestern Pennsylvania - The Daily Bo Snerdley
(The Center Square) – Teenaged students from Greater Johnstown School District were clambering about the rope course set in the rural beauty of Camp Harmony that morning, and teacher Lugene Shaver felt good about it. They were kids with extra challenges in life who benefited from bonding and thrills at the faith-centered camp, set in the breathtaking topography of southwestern Pennsylvania. On high ground away from the woods, you could see for…
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