Cuomo: "Written on the Flag are the Words 'We Remember'"
Governor Andrew Cuomo and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum today unveiled the official New York State September 11th Memorial Flag. The flag will be raised in honor of the victims of September 11th and the countless first responders who came from all across the nation to help in the clean-up and recovery efforts.
For the tenth anniversary, the flag will be flown at the State Capitol and at the entrance to the memorial at the World Trade Center site.
"The Memorial Flag is meant to serve as a long-lasting symbol of our respect for those who were lost on September 11th and our resilience in the face of tragedy," Governor Cuomo said.
For the tenth anniversary, the flag will be flown at the State Capitol and at the entrance to the memorial at the World Trade Center site.
"The Memorial Flag is meant to serve as a long-lasting symbol of our respect for those who were lost on September 11th and our resilience in the face of tragedy," Governor Cuomo said.
"Written on the flag are the words 'We Remember' – we remember the faces, the stories, and the heroes of that day and this flag reminds us to always pass on those memories to future generations."
Joe Daniels, President of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, said, "All of us at the Memorial are grateful for Governor Cuomo's dedication to helping commemorate the tenth anniversary of 9/11, and today's announcement is another example of this commitment. The flag will serve as a symbol of our resilience in the wake of unimaginable events. This tribute to the victims of the 9/11 attacks also reminds us of the indomitable spirit of New Yorkers that endured that terrible day and in the years since."
The symbols on the flag evoke what was lost on September 11th and what still endures. The 40 yellow stars represent the fatalities from United Flight 93, which crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The five-sided figures represent the Pentagon, where 125 people died. At the center of the flag are the Twin Towers, where the greatest loss of life occurred that day.
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The National September 11 Memorial and Museum will also sell replicas of the flag in order to raise funds for the museum as well as to bolster educational programs. The flag will be available on www.911memorial.org/911flag.
The following comments were offered during the unveiling:
"Remembering 9/11 must include guidance for our teachers and students; as understanding the past shapes the actions of our young people, our future citizens. At the Tribute WTC Visitor Center the impact of what occurred is contained in our stories and artifacts. We, as the community affected, need to memorialize the loss but remain aware of our resilience to recover by helping each other, emphasizing the humanitarian spirit that permeates 9/11. By seeing this flag, it will make sure that generation after generation learns from the flag and will never forget what happened. September 11th is a global event that brought our world closer together." - Lee A. Ielpi, father of firefighter Jonathan Ielpi and President of the September 11th Families' Association
"As the 9/11 memorial flag waves all across New York and the country, it will remind all who look upon it of the valuable lives taken from Americans ten years ago. Although our friends and family may never return to us, we must continue to celebrate their memory and lives." - Paula Berry, wife of David Berry and board member of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum
"The tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks is a momentous occasion, reminding all New Yorkers and Americans of the painful events a decade ago. While the attacks still haunt families throughout the country, this year's anniversary exhibits can allow us to continue to heal. We will never forget those we lost, and we are glad to have a national symbol and flag to represent their memory." - Tom Rogér, father of Jean Rogér, an American Airlines Flight 11 Flight Attendant killed on September 11, 2001, and board member of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum
"On September 11, 2001, countless families lost fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters. And for ten years, families like ours across the country looked to individual memorials and each other for some sense of comfort. This year, the 'New York Remembers' exhibits and the memorial flag will finally offer us a unified, comprehensive tribute to celebrate the memory of those we lost. I thank Governor Cuomo and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum for housing our 'family room' so people from across the country can understand what it meant to have that room and what it means to have it preserved today." - Rose Marie Foti, mother of Robert Joseph Foti, Firefighter, Ladder 7
"Those who perished in the 9/11 attacks may be lost to us forever, but with these exhibits, the memory of our friends and family will continue to live on all across New York State. This flag commemorates all the victims from the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the four airplanes, offering both healing, and a symbol of tribute for people who lost loved ones that fateful day. I thank Governor Cuomo for having commissioned this very meaningful flag." - Charles G. Wolf, husband of Katherine Wolf
"Anything that is emblematic of that day is meaningful and it is very thoughtful to have dedicated this flag to anything that memorializes September 11th. The tenth anniversary is an opportunity to reunite once again." - Christine A. Ferer, wife of Executive Director of the Port Authority Neil Levin who died on 9/11, and board member of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum
"I am so proud to see this world class memorial and museum come into fruition after ten years of working on it. This flag would be representative of this significant ten year marker and in honor of those we lost." - Monika Iken Murphy, wife of Michael Iken, and board member of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum
"I am so pleased that Governor Cuomo is introducing the 9/11 Memorial Flag to the public. It is fitting that it should now take its proper place downtown at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, and also fly nationally as a continuing symbol of honor and remembrance." - Anthoula Katsimatides, sister of John Katsimatides, and board member of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum
"The tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks is a momentous occasion, reminding all New Yorkers and Americans of the painful events a decade ago. While the attacks still haunt families throughout the country, this year's anniversary exhibits can allow us to continue to heal. We will never forget those we lost, and we are glad to have a national symbol and flag to represent their memory." - Tom Rogér, father of Jean Rogér, an American Airlines Flight 11 Flight Attendant killed on September 11, 2001, and board member of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum
"On September 11, 2001, countless families lost fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters. And for ten years, families like ours across the country looked to individual memorials and each other for some sense of comfort. This year, the 'New York Remembers' exhibits and the memorial flag will finally offer us a unified, comprehensive tribute to celebrate the memory of those we lost. I thank Governor Cuomo and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum for housing our 'family room' so people from across the country can understand what it meant to have that room and what it means to have it preserved today." - Rose Marie Foti, mother of Robert Joseph Foti, Firefighter, Ladder 7
"Those who perished in the 9/11 attacks may be lost to us forever, but with these exhibits, the memory of our friends and family will continue to live on all across New York State. This flag commemorates all the victims from the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the four airplanes, offering both healing, and a symbol of tribute for people who lost loved ones that fateful day. I thank Governor Cuomo for having commissioned this very meaningful flag." - Charles G. Wolf, husband of Katherine Wolf
"Anything that is emblematic of that day is meaningful and it is very thoughtful to have dedicated this flag to anything that memorializes September 11th. The tenth anniversary is an opportunity to reunite once again." - Christine A. Ferer, wife of Executive Director of the Port Authority Neil Levin who died on 9/11, and board member of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum
"I am so proud to see this world class memorial and museum come into fruition after ten years of working on it. This flag would be representative of this significant ten year marker and in honor of those we lost." - Monika Iken Murphy, wife of Michael Iken, and board member of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum
"I am so pleased that Governor Cuomo is introducing the 9/11 Memorial Flag to the public. It is fitting that it should now take its proper place downtown at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, and also fly nationally as a continuing symbol of honor and remembrance." - Anthoula Katsimatides, sister of John Katsimatides, and board member of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum
"I love the idea for this flag, and it should continue to fly as long as one American serviceman is deployed in harm's way, fighting Islamic extremism and defending liberty. The flag is beautifully designed, remembering all those who died on 9/11, but also honoring the spirit of the American people, who responded to the attacks with courage, compassion and moral clarity." - Debra Burlingame, sister of Charles Burlingame III, pilot of American Airlines Flight 77, which was crashed into the Pentagon, and board member of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum
"This flag serves as a fitting reminder of the horrific attack. May it call to mind that day and also those who, each day, are sacrificing to preserve our freedom. Forget not, our enemy is real and persistent." - David Beamer, father of Todd Beamer and board member of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum
"The most fitting tribute to those who perished on 9/11 is to memorialize them showing the best of the American spirit. The country came together and we faced our struggles in unity and compassion for one another. The 9/11 flag is a universal symbol to the world of the strength and resilience of our Country. I am grateful for this enduring remembrance." - Virginia S. Bauer, wife of W. David Bauer and board member of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum
"On 9/11, Cantor Fitzgerald lost 658 priceless friends and employees among the nearly 3,000 fathers, mothers, children and other priceless loved ones who perished. They will always be in our hearts, and in the hearts of all who see this flag wave over New York." - Howard W. Lutnick, brother of Gary Lutnick, and a board member of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum
"A flag is right, suggesting 9/11/01 is an important date in American history. The victims were mostly unwitting heroes, because they were engaging in the work of America--commerce, industry and public service--in iconic American settings. They were attacked precisely because of what America stands for, freedoms of every sort. There was never a doubt, but the rebuilding is the proper response to those who thought an evil attack could change America. It didn't, and we will be stronger than ever." - Thomas Johnson, father of Scott S. Johnson, who died in the South Tower on September 11th, and board member of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum
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