Inaugural Flags of Valor - Manchester Remembers 9/11 Event

In partnership with the City of Manchester, the inaugural Flags of Valor – Manchester Remembers 9/11 event will be held in the City of Manchester, Sept. 9 -15 at the Margaret A. Stoecker Park.

The installation will honor the 412 First Responders who valiantly gave up their lives in the quest to rescue the men and women injured and trapped in the 9/11 terrorist attack.

Each medic, firefighter and police officer will be recognized through a photo paired with a 3’ x 5’ flag to recognize and honor their life and to hold fast to the promise never to forget the heroes from the largest terrorist attack on American soil. A special flag will be flown to recognize the approximately 350 First Responders who have since died from 9/11-related illnesses. The display will also include six large boards with pictures and information on each of the civilian victims who were killed in the 9/11 attacks.

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Honor, Hope and Healing

It’s an honor no one wants. And when the unthinkable happens, it is an unimaginably painful time for the families of the fallen. There are no words that console. No amount of money can bring them back. Though they have countless memories that feel like yesterday, they often grapple with the feeling that no one else will ever know the amazing person who was lost.

Flags of Valor not only keeps memories alive but also supports Gold Star Families by inviting others to understand and appreciate their sacrifice. The simple act of taking time to learn and understand honors the fallen and helps heal those who remain.

In 2021, hundreds of volunteers devoted countless hours to researching and carefully mailing thousands of flags to Gold Star Families, ensuring as many as possibly reached the home it belonged to. Following the 2026 memorial, all flags will be respectfully secured and preserved for the 2031 remembrance. We kindly remind everyone that removing flags from Art Hill is strictly prohibited.

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Sponsor a Flag. Honor a Hero.

The flag is a symbol of freedom, unity and sacrifice. You or your organization can do your part to honor the fallen by sponsoring these three by five-foot pieces of the fabric of our nation. When you sponsor a flag, you’re not just supporting a memorial. You’re honoring a life. Donations of $50 or more are randomly assigned a fallen hero and a flag on Art Hill. You’ll receive their name, rank, branch, and flag location so you can learn their story before you visit. From September 5–13, you can walk the field and find their flag. A moment that turns remembrance into something deeply personal. This is now your hero to remember.

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