Friday, September 01, 2006

Public Invited to Fifth Anniversary Ceremony at Flight 93 National Memorial

NPS Contact: Joanne Hanley 814.443.4557Media Contacts: Bill Haworth 323.377.1228 and Lisa Tristano 412.562.1189 PUBLIC INVITED TO FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY AT FLIGHT 93 NATIONALMEMORIAL The following information is provided to better plan your visit to theFlight 93 Temporary Memorial and the Commemoration Ceremony on SkylineRoad, Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2006: The Temporary Memorial is open from dawn to dusk. Access to the TemporaryMemorial is from Lambertsville Road ONLY; NOT FROM Buckstown Road. Public parking is available on Skyline Road approximately 100 yards westof and uphill from the Temporary Memorial all day long. Handicappedaccessible parking with a valid permit is at the Temporary Memorial lot. The public is invited to the Fifth Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony –United in Courage, Community & Commitment – which will be held down thehill from the Temporary Memorial on Skyline Road at the gravel pad whereother ceremonies have been held in the past. The following information isvery important for the public to keep in mind: - Continuous public shuttles will run between the public parking lot, thetemporary memorial, and the Ceremony Tent beginning at 7:00 AM. - The Ceremony is from 9:15 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. The public should plan tobe at the Ceremony Tent no later than 9:00 A.M. NO SHUTTLES WILL RUNDURING THE SERVICE. - The Ceremony will include the traditional reading of the names of thepassengers and crew at 10:03 A.M., the tolling of the Bells ofRemembrance, special music, brief remarks by visiting dignitaries, and afeatured keynote speaker. - Small folding chairs are permitted. NO COOLERS OR BACKPACKS. - No pets other than service animals please. There are designated areas adjacent to the Temporary Memorial for anyperson or group that is planning their own personal ceremonial tribute.You must call ahead to the National Park Service office at 814.443.4557 toschedule. Visit www.flight93memorialproject.org or www.honorflight93.org

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