A July 4th Tradition Continues

  • July 17, 2024
Children look on as small American flags line the names on the 9/11 Memorial parapets
Small American flags are placed in names along the 9/11 Memorial

Earlier this month, we continued our annual Fourth of July tradition of placing American flags in each of the 2,983 engraved names on the 9/11 Memorial the morning of Independence Day. With the help of Team Red, White, and Blue, a non-profit dedicated to the assistance of veterans and military families, and TD Bank, we honored veterans and continued our mission to never forget.

By Thomas Flatley, Government & Community Affairs Coordinator

  • A woman in a red top leans over the 9/11 Memorial, which is lined with small American flags at each victim's name
  • A small, light-haired child touches the 9/11 Memorial and a small American flag placed at one of the victim's names
  • A woman and two younger girls look on at the Memorial, which is lined with small American flags at each victim's name

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