Friends of Flight 93 Press Room

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Donna Gibson | Executive Director - [email protected]

Press releases - 2023

8/30/2023

Friends of Flight 93 and National Park Service Annouce Collaboration with the National Writing Project

"Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial, the official non-profit partner to the National Park Service at Flight 93 National Memorial is announcing a collaboration with the National Writing Project and the National Park Service. This partnership is launching a several month writing campaign for students across America entitled “Write to Remember- a Call to Action”.

“Write to Remember is a meaningful way for students who have participated in the National Day of Learning to use their voice to share how lessons learned from 9/11 can be used to solve some of the issues faced today”, said Donna Gibson, Friends Executive Director."

8/14/2023

2023 Heroes’ Walkers will have the “First View” of the Enhancements to the Western Overlook at Flight 93

"Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial invites community members and businesses to join us for the annual walk event on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Flight 93 National Memorial.

In 2022, the Friends raised funds to enhance the Western Overlook. The Western Overlook is a sacred space where the Flight 93 families had their first view at the crash site in September 2001. To preserve the historical significance of this area, we engaged landscape architects and specialists to design and execute this part of the living memorial.

Participants this year will have the opportunity to have the “First View” of the enhanced Western Overlook! At the conclusion of the walk, there will be a dedication ceremony."

08/08/2023

Calling all Educators to Register for the National Day of Learning – ‘Teach to Remember 9/11’

"Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial, the official non-profit partner to the National Park Service at Flight 93 National Memorial is pleased to announce the launch of the virtual platform for the National Day of Learning to be held September 11, 2023.

The National Day of Learning “Teach to Remember” is a virtual education program being offered as part of the evolving 9/11 ceremony at Flight 93 National Memorial. Educators are welcome to register their classroom at www.flight93friends.org/education/teach2remember."

08/01/2023

Friends Partner with National Park Service for an Exclusive Dark Sky Program, Friends Under the Stars

"On August 11, 2023, the public is invited to Flight 93 National Memorial for a unique Dark Sky Program, titled Friends Under the Stars being sponsored by Friends of Flight 93 in partnership with the National Park Service. Astronomy clubs from Cumberland and Hollidaysburg will be onsite for a spectacular viewing of the night sky."

05/15/2023

Friends of Flight 93 Partners with National Park Service for a National Day of Learning, on 9/11/23

"Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial, the official non-profit partner to the National Park Service at Flight 93 National Memorial announces their commitment to educating current and future generations about the events of September 11, 2001. “We believe we have a responsibility to teach the story of the heroic actions of the passenger and crew of Flight 93, as well as the greater context of the events of the day” said Fred Lukachinsky, Friends Board President."

04/24/2023

Volunteers Celebrate Earth Day at Flight 93 National Memorial

"SHANKSVILLE, PA — The National Park Service (NPS) and the Friends of Flight 93 hosted volunteers Thursday and Friday during National Volunteer Week. Over two days 150 volunteers contributed hundreds of hours to improve the National Memorial and observe Earth Day. On Thursday, the NPS hosted the PennDel Chapter of International Society of Arboriculture. Approximately 50 certified arborists joined hands and chainsaws to assist with tree pruning, hazardous tree removal and wood chipping along roadways and scenic views."

04/24/2023

Friends of Flight 93 Shares their 2022 Highlights During the 2023 Friends Annual Membership Meeting

"SOMERSET, PA — Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial showcased the highlights of their successes in 2022 during their virtual Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Friends Executive Director, Donna Gibson; Board President, Fred Lukachinsky; Board Treasurer, Dave A. Finui and Superintendent of WEPA, Stephen M. Clark were all speakers on the panel."