The Hallowed Grounds of the Flight 93 Memorial in Stoystown, Pennslyvania

Flight 93 Memorial and Tower of Voices

• Situated in the rolling hills of southern Pennsylvania
• Somber reminder of one of the most courageous acts of everyday heroes
• Final resting place for 40 brave souls
• Tower of Voices with 40 different chimes symbolizing the passengers and crew members
• Impressive tower welcomes visitors at the entrance
• Creates a cacophony of sound in the windy landscape
• Leaves visitors visibly moved by the experience

Emotional Impact and Similarity to Pentagon Memorial

• Hard to describe the mix of feelings experienced
• Magnitude of the crash and emotions of that day
• Unexpected and solemn experience for visitors
• Similar to the Pentagon Memorial in terms of solemnity
• Brings back memories of what happened on that day

Flight 93's Target Destination

• Flight 93's ultimate destination unknown
• Direct path to Washington D.C.
• White House and Capitol Building most probable targets
• Countless lives saved by quick actions of men and women
• Technology limitations in 2001 (not everyone had cell phones)

Heroic Actions of Passengers and Crew Members

• Passengers and crew members took action themselves
• Unconventional defense of the country
• Making phone calls to gather information and make decisions
• Putting democracy into action
• Strangers coming together to make a difference

Passengers of United 93

• Individuals who boarded United 93 in Newark, New Jersey
• People headed on vacations or visiting loved ones