DOVER, Del.- Thousands of Americans lost their lives as a result of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The attacks sent shockwaves across the country and around the world. Now, firefighters at the Dover Air Force Base want to honor those who perished that day with a new memorial.
Plans call for the new memorial to be built outside the Air Force Base Fire Department. The Eagle Firefighters Association, which is not affiliated with the Air Force, said it will use two large pieces of steel from the World Trade Center as part of the memorial.
Blueprints call for pentagon shaped granite to be used in the memorial. The fire department also hopes to include dirt from the site where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania.
Fire Capt. Aaron Weisenberger said, "For emergency responders, that day will always play an important role. But, especially with this memorial, it's designed to commemorate everybody- not just emergency responders- but the civilians and the military who still sacrifice every day right now."
Firefighters are hoping to raise about $20,000 to pay for project. Firefighters hope to unveil the memorial on Sept. 11 of this year.
Donations to the project can be sent to: The Eagle Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 2107 Dover AFB, DE 19902. You may also purchase personalized bricks that will be used in the memorial by calling (302) 677-4420.
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