9/11/2001 was a pivotal day in American history. The events of that horrific morning immediately changed, altered, and affected how we in this country must now conduct our daily lives. These innocent people were doing what Americans do: working to support their families. Every State in our country lost someone or contains family members of a loved one who perished that day. 

9/11 was indeed a global event, as citizens of over seventy countries died that day. Every major religion and ethnic group of the world is represented among those killed.

The attacks on 9/11/2001 were meant to be an attack against our way of life. A way of life granted by the hard-fought-for rights, freedoms, and liberties we are all privileged to share in America. 

Those who plotted, planned, and then attacked meant to weaken our country, destroy our economy, and divide our nation’s people. They failed. Instead, what emerged from the ashes of destruction reaffirmed this great country's unity, strength, and resolve and revealed its citizenry's genuine compassion.

Remembrance, Unity, Strength, and Resolve: As the memorial committee discussed what elements the memorial should portray, it was with these thoughts and input that the design was developed. This is not a memorial meant to serve only one community. They can help other committees design and erect a 9/11 memorial in their town and or/ counties. 

The 9/11 memorial in Bedford Township is designed to help all who were most affected by the attacks to heal—and those with no memory of the attacks to understand losses that will forever be incomprehensible. The Bedford Township 9/11 Memorial proudly displays the American Flag, the 911/ Flag, the Bedford Township Flag, and the Bedford Fire Department's Flag—a remembrance of a tragic yet historic event in America’s history.

The attacks in New York, in our nation’s capital, and on an airplane over Pennsylvania were felt in every community in our state, and the ripple effects will continue to affect all in our country. The Board expects visitors to come away from this memorial with a better understanding of 9/11/2001 and a reaffirmation of the principles and privileges Americans share.

The primary goal is that this memorial will, for generations to come, stand as a historical touchstone linking the past event of 9/11/2001 to the present. The monument will be a physical structure that will, in a respectful manner, honor the memory of those lost that day and in the resulting conflicts afterward. It will stand as an essential source of information for young people to understand the sacrifices of 9/11, yet also portray the strength and spirit of America. Both of which emerged unscathed in their aftermath. 

It is envisioned that parents and educators will use this memorial to help instruct their children and students about a day in this country’s history that altered their future. 

Thankfully, it is a pivotal day when they cannot have conscious memory. The selfless sacrifice of first responders on that day, and every day, will be prominently honored. Our brave service members who responded in the aftermath of 9/11, as well as those who labored to recover the missing, will be focal points of the memorial. Our children will benefit from a place to create memories near and far. 

They will spread the news of our heroes who passed on. Education serves to inform today’s generation and the future. We must instill our heroes’ memories and never forget their sufferings and sacrifices. With the proposed memorial project, we can and will “Never Forget.”

Goals

Remembrance, Unity, Strength, and Resolve: As the memorial committee discussed what elements the memorial should portray, it was with these thoughts and input that the design was developed. This is not a memorial meant to serve only one community. They can help other committees design and erect a 9/11 memorial in their town and or/ counties. 

The 9/11 memorial in Bedford Township is designed to help all who were most affected by the attacks to heal—and those with no memory of the attacks to understand losses that will forever be incomprehensible. The Bedford Township 9/11 Memorial proudly displays the American Flag, the 911/ Flag, the Bedford Township Flag, and the Bedford Fire Department's Flag—a remembrance of a tragic yet historic event in America’s history.

The attacks in New York, in our nation’s capital, and on an airplane over Pennsylvania were felt in every community in our state, and the ripple effects will continue to affect all in our country. The Board expects visitors to come away from this memorial with a better understanding of 9/11/2001 and a reaffirmation of the principles and privileges Americans share.

PRIMARY GOAL

ELEMENTS OF THE DESIGN

Potential Kiosk

At least two educational learning Kiosks will serve to educate visitors and students.

1-The first of these, as you enter the memorial, will recognize all the victims who perished that day.

2-The second Kiosk will demonstrate the American Airlines timeline for the 911 attacks. 

Note: The Bedford Library can designate an indoor Teaching Center where educators bring students.  

Landscape: The landscaping surroundings will consist of pear trees. This is symbolic of the New

York City, one pear tree, now called the ‘Survivor Tree,’ was rescued from the original Trade

Center Plaza has been thriving since the 911 attack.

Lighting/Irrigation/ Construction/Building Materials

Suggesting four stages of  work - duration 24 months

Funding: 

Personalized engraved pavers.

 Bedford and Monroe Community Fundraiser, 

Private Sector, Key players such as corporations.

On behalf of the Bedford Township 9/11 Memorial Project, 

Thank you for your consideration and support!

Please call 734-347-8362 and leave any information needed to develop the “Never Forget 911 Memorial.

Foundation Date 10-4-2023