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9/11 Beam's 10,500-Mile Journey to Unite America
19 Aug
Summary
- A 21-foot steel beam from the South Tower is on a 10,500-mile tour.
- The beam travels to over 20 states as a national memorial.
- The tour ensures every generation remembers the 9/11 attacks.
A significant artifact from the September 11th attacks, a 21-foot steel beam from the South Tower, has begun an expansive 10,500-mile tour across the United States. This initiative by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation aims to serve as a powerful national memorial.
The "Steel Across America" campaign seeks to bring this piece of history to communities nationwide. With events planned in over 20 states, the beam will be accompanied by local officials and first responders, reinforcing the memory of the civilians, first responders, and service members who perished on 9/11 and in its aftermath.
The journey commenced on May 2, starting in . The steel beam is scheduled to make stops in numerous locations, including California, Arizona, Washington, D.C., and Texas, before its final arrival at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This tour is critical for ensuring that the bravery shown on that day is never forgotten by any generation.
The beam's itinerary includes appearances at museums, town squares, and sporting events. A notable stop occurred at Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota, Florida, the site where President George W. Bush received news of the attacks. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation also dedicates itself to providing mortgage-free homes for families of fallen service members and first responders, this year focusing on delivering 343 such homes in honor of those lost on 9/11.
