in one morning, a turn of history and a rush of heroes forever changed this land and this nation and this world. the battle that began six miles overhead ended with a roar of engines and this area behind us in the stoney creek river. since that day, millions of americans have come to honor their heroes of flight 93. they have brought to this hallowed ground their pictures, their letters and their prayers. and the people of this land, themselves survivors and witnesses and first responders, welcome those who came. they helped us mourn. they helped us reflect. and they helped us build a memorial for all of america and all the world for all time to see right in this place. to the citizens of somerset county and to those who led that effort, including governor ridge