Shankvsille, PA & Washington, DC Prepare for 9/11 Anniversary
09/08/2011
While the National 9/11 Memorial prepares for its 10th anniversary ceremony on Sunday in NYC, Shanksville, PA and Washington, D.C. are also readying for memorial events to commemorate those lost in the attacks on their regions.
Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, as well as Vice Presiden Joe Biden and Speaker of the House John Boehner will attend a memorial dedication in Shanksville, PA on Saturday's dedication of the Flight 93 National Memorial.
The Pentagon Memorial Fund has reinvigorated its fundraising efforts to raise resources for teaching the history of 9/11 in classrooms. "By offering lesson plans and activities Pentagon Memorial Fund is helping teachers of all levels revisit this most historic and important day. I know I speak for all the families involved with the PMF when I express our sincere thanks for all the hard work that went into this effort. We hope this initiative helps ensure that we as a country never forget the importance September 11, 2001," says James J. Laychak, President of the Pentagon Memorial Fund.
How will you be remembering 9/11 in your community?
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when will this series air again?
Posted by: michelle | 09/12/2011 at 01:22 PM
I had to miss some of the rising: rebuilding and my son deleted my recordings by accident. I would like to know when of if they will be aired again and when?
Posted by: michelle | 09/12/2011 at 01:24 PM