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TIM JEAN/Staff photo Sarah Brush of North Andover, walks with her children Sean and Samantha, both 3, last year at the Field of Honor at North Andover s town common. This year s demonstration will last three weeks, from May 22 to June 13.
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By Madeline Hughes mhughes@andovertownsman.com Apr 15, 2021
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TIM JEAN/Staff photo Sarah Brush of North Andover, walks with her children Sean and Samantha, both 3, last year at the Field of Honor at North Andover s town common. This year s demonstration will last three weeks, from May 22 to June 13. Tim Jean
The Exchange Club of Lawrence and the Andovers will offer its third Annual Field of Honor, displaying 500 American Flags on the North Andover Town Common.
on september 11th, 2001, a band of brave patriots turned the tide on our nation s enemies and joined the immortal ranks of american heroes. at this memorial, on this sacred earth, in the field beyond this wall, and in the skies above our heads, we remember the moment when america fought back. those 40 people are remembered as heroes, losing their lives in the struggle against the terrorists, their plane crashing here and what is now considered a field of honor. they saved an unknown number of people that they intended to target, believed to be the capitol in washington, d.c. friends and family gather together to dedicate the site s
remembrance ringing honoring all 40 of the heroes credited with fighting back against the 9/11 terrorists in that plane on flight 93. those 40 people remembered as losing their lives and saving other lives on that day. the plane crashing here in what is considered a field of honor. they saved an unknown number of innocent people at the terrorists intended target believed to be the capitol building in washington, d.c. i don t know if they really thought they could save their lives but i believe they knew if they didn t act they would other people would die unnecessarily. their remarkable courage being remembered today as we await the remarks of president trump slated to begin in a few moments. the president expected to speak a little after 10:30. sandra: molly, this is the
remembrance. what we see today is only part of the memorial. behind you will be a visitor s center filled with learning resources and public programs. 40 memorial groves encircling the vast field of honor and a tower of voices whose tones will echo across this land. america has a long tradition of honoring its heros in national parks. from the calm waters of pearl harbor to the majestic mountains of mount rushmore to the legacy of martin luther king jr., we re pleased that the heroes of flight 93 will be so honored. we are confident we can realize the full vision of the national memorial. we ask for your continued support and ask you to encourage others to learn more about our effort and go to honor flight 93.org if you can get them to participate. this has been a remarkable journey and, again, we have work
final step in the the journey and healing and remembrance. what we see is only a part of the memorial. behind us will be a resource center filled with programs, and 40 memorial groves encircling the vast field of honor and tones will echo across this land. america has a long tradition of honoring its heroes in national parks from the calm waters of pearl harbor to the majestic mountains of mt. rushmore to the enduring legacy of martin luther king, jr., we re pleased these 40 men and women, the heroes of flight 93 will be so honored. we re confident we can realize the full vision of the national memorial. we ask for your continued support and ask you to encourage others to learn more about our efforts and go to honor flight 93.org if you can get them to participate. and this has been a remarkable journey, and again, we have still work to do, but thank you,