9/11 Tribute of Flags

Honoring 9/11: Tribute of Flags to Be Displayed at Omaha's Memorial Park
 

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To commemorate the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, nearly 3,000 American flags will once again be installed at Omaha’s Memorial Park as part of the 9/11 Tribute of Flags Omaha.

The display will be set up on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, with the help of volunteers from the Rotary Club of Omaha, local Boy Scouts, and community members.

 Each of the 2,977 flags represents a life lost in the attacks, with individual flags bearing the name, age, and place of death of each victim. A special section will honor those with Nebraska connections, ensuring their memory is felt close to home.

The 9/11 Tribute of Flags Omaha was first organized by Lynn Castrianno in 2004, in memory of her brother, Leonard Castrianno, who was killed in the World Trade Center during the September 11, 2001 attacks.

 
 
Volunteers are needed to help set up the display. This includes drilling holes and placing flags. Tools will be available, but helpers are encouraged to bring hand drills and work gloves.

📅 Event Details

Event: 9/11 Tribute of Flags Omaha
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Memorial Park
6005 Underwood Ave.
Omaha, NE 68132

Those interested in volunteering can contact:
📧 Dan Esch – desch402@yahoo.com
📞 (402) 301-9290

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