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We Will Never Forget

 
 
We Will Never Forget Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 16, 2024
1. We Will Never Forget Marker
Inscription.
This piece of steel from the World Trade Center
is dedicated in memory and appreciation to all the
courageous emergency responders who unselfishly
gave their lives while serving their fellow citizens
following the cowardly acts of terrorism against
our country on September 11, 2001

 
Erected 2014 by City of Danville.
 
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 AttacksPatriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the World Trade Center Beams series list.
 
Location. 36° 35.059′ N, 79° 23.257′ W. Memorial is in Danville, Virginia. It is on Lynn Street west of Colquhoun Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 600 Lynn Street, Danville VA 24541, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Southside Virginia and specifically in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Last Alarm (a few steps from this marker); Danville Lumber and Manufacturing Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Buildings Of The Former Danville Lumber & Manufacturing Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Richmond & Danville Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Richmond & Danville Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Richmond & Danville Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Pepsi Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Danville Tobacco Warehouse and Residential District (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
 
We Will Never Forget Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 24, 2024
2. We Will Never Forget Marker
We Will Never Forget Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 5, 2024
3. We Will Never Forget Marker
The Marker is located in front of Fire Station #1
Salvaged World Trade Center Steel image. Click for full size.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 16, 2024
4. Salvaged World Trade Center Steel
The Marker is adjacent to a piece of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center site after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Flag Display image. Click for full size.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 24, 2024
5. Flag Display
This flag, which was used to drape the piece of steel from the World Trade Center during the dedication of the Marker in 2014, is displayed inside Fire Station #1
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia.   4. submitted on December 17, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia.   5. submitted on December 16, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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