Urbana in Champaign County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
9/11 Memorial
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 18, 2018
1. 9/11 Memorial World Trade Center Artifact Marker
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9/11 Memorial. .
9/11 Memorial World Trade Center Artifact. Steel recovered from the World Trade Center after September 11, 2001 courtesy of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and is displayed in memory of 2,752 victims including:
343 New York City Firefighters 37 Port Authority Police Officers 23 New York City Police Officers
The Rotary Club of Urbana established the Freedom Grove 9/11 Memorial to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 during the four coordinated terrorist aircraft attacks on the United States of America, including:
184 lives lost when American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon.
40 lives lost when passengers and crew sought to overtake control of their aircraft, United Airlines Flight 93, in mid-flight to save Washington D.C. from impending attack. These American Patriots, who selflessly afforded protection to the most iconic and cherished symbols of American democracy, perished when their aircraft crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Five elements to the 9/11 memorial as described by Mike Major, the artist. 1. Limestone cornerstones mark the 208' footprint of one tower. 2. Ripples in the earth represent the powerful impact of the fall and how the event reverberates today. 3. The circle beneath the beam represents the globe, relationships, the circle of life and embraces the beam. 4. Inspired by the US flag, the stars created from steel represent the Twin Towers and the spirit of ingenuity. 5. The beam symbolizes our journey together. This beam is twisted. This beam is tormented. It has been through a horrific tragedy. It now represents our spirit, our will to embrace faith, hope, and freedom. It lies down no more. It does not lean over. It stands tall with America.
9/11 Memorial World Trade Center Artifact
Steel recovered from the World Trade Center after
September 11, 2001
courtesy of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
and is displayed in memory of 2,752
victims including:
343 New York City Firefighters
37 Port Authority Police Officers
23 New York City Police Officers
The Rotary Club of Urbana established the
Freedom Grove 9/11 Memorial to
honor those who lost their lives on
September 11, 2001 during the four
coordinated terrorist aircraft attacks
on the United States of America, including:
184 lives lost when American Airlines
Flight 77 struck the Pentagon.
40 lives lost when passengers and crew
sought to overtake control of their aircraft,
United Airlines Flight 93, in mid-flight
to save Washington D.C. from impending
attack. These American Patriots, who
selflessly afforded protection to the most
iconic and cherished symbols of
American democracy, perished when their
aircraft crashed into a field near
Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Five elements to the 9/11 memorial as described by Mike Major, the artist
1. Limestone cornerstones mark the 208' footprint of one tower.
2. Ripples in the earth represent the powerful impact of the fall and how the
event reverberates today.
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The circle beneath the beam represents the globe, relationships, the circle
of life and embraces the beam.
4. Inspired by the US flag, the stars created from steel represent the Twin
Towers and the spirit of ingenuity.
5. The beam symbolizes our journey together. This beam is twisted. This
beam is tormented. It has been through a horrific tragedy. It now
represents our spirit, our will to embrace faith, hope, and freedom. It lies
down no more. It does not lean over. It stands tall with America.
Location. 40° 5.507′ N, 83° 45.393′ W. Marker is in Urbana, Ohio, in Champaign County. Memorial is on U.S. 68 just north of Pearce Place, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Urbana OH 43078, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. 9/11 Memorial World Trade Center Artifact Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 18, 2018
4. 9/11 Memorial World Trade Center Artifact
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 4, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
