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Three September 11th Sites To Be Connected By Trails
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The September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance announced it is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to develop the September 11th National Memorial Trail route across Pennsylvania.
The 994-mile non-motorized hiking and cycling September 11th National Memorial Trail is being planned as a tribute to all those who perished in America’s single worst terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 by connecting the three memorials at Shanksville, the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
Alliance president David Brickley said, “Gov. Rendell, Secretary of Conservation and National Resources John Quigley and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources staff are to be commended for their vision and support. The September 11th National Memorial Trail will provide a physical linkage and an eternal bond linking the Flight 93 National Memorial with New York City’s National September 11 Memorial and the Pentagon Memorial. It will also serve as an important recreational and transportation venue for promoting tourism, economic development, healthy bodies and minds, and cultural and educational opportunities for generations to come.”
The goal is to have the route established with a number of segments open for use in time for the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
“With thousands of miles of trails already in place in Pennsylvania, we think it makes great sense to outline this route using existing pathways, and are happy to provide technical assistance and support for the September 11 National Memorial Trail,” DCNR Secretary John Quigley said. “In addition to the many connections they make between people, nature and places, our trails also can connect us to moments in history and offer the opportunity to reflect on them.”
Secretary Quigley noted there are opportunities for volunteers to get involved in this project in Pennsylvania by organizers by sending email to: 911Trail@comcast.net.
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10/4/2010 |
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