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Memorial takes shape as dedication day for the Flight 93 park draws near
By Amy Worden, Philadelphia Inquirer
Sunday, August 14, 2011

SHANKSVILLE, Pa. - In the field where the fabled airliner fell, the memorial is slowly rising.

Nearly 10 years since hijacked United Flight 93 plunged to earth in a massive fireball, workers are putting the final touches on the first phase of construction of the 2,000-acre national park to honor the 40 victims in what is widely considered the first battle in America's war on terrorism.

The Flight 93 National Memorial, authorized by Congress in 2002, is to be formally dedicated on September 10 by Vice President Biden. President Obama will visit the site and deliver an address during the 10th annual remembrance ceremony on September 11.

To read the full article, please visit our section on Articles About Flight 93 Memorial.

Our friends at the National September 11 Memorial sent us the following note about how families can visit the Memorial:

The National September 11 Memorial will be dedicated on September 11, 2011 for the 10th anniversary commemoration ceremony, hosted by the City of New York and open to all family members of the victims of the 9/11 and February 26, 1993 attacks.

This page includes information about how victims' family members may reserve timed passes for the days following the 9/11/11 dedication.

After the 10th anniversary, rebuilding of the entire 16-acre World Trade Center site will continue over the next few years, and during that time, there is a need to manage capacity on the Memorial. On and after September 12, 2011, advance visitor pass reservations are required for all visitors.

Throughout and beyond this period of interim operations during which reservations are required, our priority is to accommodate family members of the victims of the September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993 attacks. We have taken special measures to facilitate family visitation after the 10th anniversary.

Below is more information for how you can plan your visit. Again, these measures are for 9/11 family member visits on and after September 12, 2011.

Reservations by phone (212) 266-5201
9/11 family members can reserve visitor passes for 9/12 and beyond by calling this dedicated phone line from 9:00am - 7:00pm daily. 9/11 family members' reservations made through this phone line will always be secured from a permanent allocation of passes set aside for families. Staff at this number will also provide assistance in planning a visit.

Reservations online (beginning July 11, 2011)
9/11 family members can also reserve visitor passes through our general online reservation system, which will be available to the general public beginning July 11, 2011.

9/11 Family Member Reception (opens September 12, 2011)
There will be a separate reception area/entry point for 9/11 family members, which will be located at 90 West St., adjacent to the Memorial. To ensure safety and security at the Memorial, all visitors must be screened; the family member reception will have a private security screening area.

If you have not yet had an opportunity to visit, please view this special site where you can see your loved one's name and its permanent location on the Memorial in advance of your visit.