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Flight 93 Memorial Representatives Joined NYC and Pentagon Memorial Representatives for World Trade Center Memorial Ceremony

"Together, the three memorials will tell visitors from around the nation and the world the collective story of September 11, 2001. As we look forward to celebrating our nation's independence day, we must also look back and remember those who gave their lives including the 40 heroes of Flight 93," said Dr. Brent D. Glass, a member of the Flight 93 Advisory Commission and the director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History.

Calvin Wilson, Families of Flight 93 board member and the brother-in-law of United Flight 93 First Officer LeRoy Homer Jr. said, "United Flight 93 was the only hijacked plane that did not reach its target ofWashington, D.C. Our loved ones' actions undoubtedly saved many lives. The story of the passengers and crew -- ordinary, yet ultimately extraordinary people -- aboard that flight who fought for control of the plane before it crashed inShanksville, PA, will be enshrined in the national consciousness."

The WTC Memorial & Museum inManhattan is expected to open on September 11, 2011, the tenth anniversary of the events of 9/11. The permanent Flight 93 National Memorial, located inShanksville, PA where 40 heroes gave their lives, is on track to be dedicated on September 11, 2011.

For more information about the Flight 93 National Memorial, including how to donate to the Memorial fund, please visit www.honorflight93.org.

SOURCE Families of Flight 93