9/11 Tribute of Flags

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The 9/11 Tribute of Flags Omaha will be on display to commemorate the anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001

On Friday, September 2, from 4:30 – 7:00 PM, the Rotary Club of Omaha will once again set up the 9/11 Tribute of Flags Omaha in Memorial Park.
 
Each year, Boy Scouts and other volunteers join Rotarians to honor the lives of those lost on September 11, 2001. Almost 3,000 U.S. flags make up the display. The attacks on September 11, 2001, killed 2,977 people. Each flag bears the name and age of a victim, the location of where they died and personal information. The flags of those who have a Nebraska connection will be placed in a special section.
 
Lynn Castrianno originally organized this tradition as a way to honor of her brother, Leonard Castrianno, who was killed in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and as a way to honor all of the lives lost on this tragic day. This is the 18 th consecutive year of the tribute. 
 
The flags will be on display until Monday, September 12.
 
In addition to the flags, the Irvington Volunteer Fire Department will bring a steel beam from the South Tower of the World Trade Center during the setup on September 2, as well as bring it periodically throughout the weeks the display is up.
 
For those interested in participating in setting up the flags, click here to sign up or please contact Dan Esch at
desch402@yahoo.com or (402) 301-9290. Water donated by Hy-Vee will be available to volunteers.

More information can be found below.
 
The Rotary Club of Omaha is a part of Rotary International, which brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. 
 
Event Details
 
Event:                  9/11 Tribute of Flags Omaha
 
Date:                     Friday, September 2, 2022*
 
Time:                    4:30 PM - 7:00 PM (event may end sooner if all flags are placed before 7:00 PM)
                       
Location:            Memorial Park (in front of the large World War II monument)

6005 Underwood Ave
Omaha, NE 68132

*In the event of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 3, at Memorial Park.