We posted a couple weeks back about the upcoming “Field of Flags” festivities being put on by the Marietta Kiwanis Club to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11.
Those events start on Saturday with a parade and procession of flags at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, and Debbie McCracken, a member of the Field of Flags Committee, has sent updated information.
Specifically, there are revisions for volunteer parking and shuttle service to/from the Grace Community Church on Saturday. Details here about what’s taking place on Saturday, and for the next couple of weeks:
The entire community is invited to participate in the 20th Anniversary of 9.11. Field of Flags Memorial Events sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Marietta held from September 4th through September 18th (flag removal occurs on the 18th). The Field of Flags at Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park will honor and memorialize the 2, 977 innocent and unsuspecting individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Each flag representing one life lost on that tragic and horrific day in our nation’s history.
Procession of flags led by the Atlanta Pipe Band will occur on September 4th 10:00 am from Grace Community Church to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Parking and shuttle bus service to the church will be available from CW Matthew 1600 Kenview Rd off of Old 41, Shrine lot on 1380 White Circle, and Gardens of Kennesaw Mountain on 1127 White Circle beginning at 8:30 am. Return shuttle service will be provided until 12:30 pm.
Memorial Ceremony will be held on September 11th 7:55 am to 11:00 am in front of the Visitors Center Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
911 Ceremony will include: Bagpiper Detective Tommy Burns, Speaker Retired NYFD Capt. James D’Avolio, Soloist Heather Graham Tamburello, Marietta Fire Department Color Guard, 21 Gun Salute by Cobb County Police Honor Guard, Riderless Horseman presentation by the Cobb County Sheriff’s Department, Richard Rubio, Retired Homeland Security Agent, will play taps after the reading of the names of the 2, 977 innocent victims at the end of the Ceremony.
For more information: http://www.fieldofflags.com.
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Are there any flags that can be purchased ?
Hi! Do you know if we will be able to pre-purchase the flags this year? You all do a tremendous job remembering all the hero’s we have lost & it serves a great reminder. Maybe when the next field of is being planned I can volunteer & help as well….if volunteers are allowed. You all have always done such a beautiful job which touches everyone. Thank you!