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The American flag represents a 250-year legacy of freedom, wisdom, and resilience. It has witnessed the full scope of our nation’s history.
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The Field of Flags was established in 2005 by Ed and Ruth Seebeck, former owners of the Warren County Memorial Park. Originally, the project featured a full Memorial Service held on Sept. 11 to honor victims of the tragedy. Over time, however, organizers discontinued the ceremony due to dwindling community participation, illness and resource constraints.
In its 21st year, the Field of Flags portion will continue on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. People are welcome to help place the nearly 3,000 flags on the hill. The Field of Flags is placed just off of the parking area.
Richard Winter, current owner of the park, said the act of placing the flags is usually done in teams with one person to use the tool to make the hole, and the second person to place the flag. While at the park, visitors can view the bronze memorial dedicated to 9/11 as well as see a piece of the World Trade Center on the cemetery grounds.
"We have a piece of the World Trade Center on display at the cemetery. It was procured for display by the Starbrick Volunteer Fire Company and David Zock who was the Assistant Chief at the time, and is flanked on each side by ... replicas of the two towers made in granite," Winter said.
Winter said he and his family feel strongly about ensuring that the tragedy of 9/11 is remembered.
"The Field of Flags is something that we made it a point to continue doing since we took over Warren County Memorial Park in 2022. We have been fortunate to have community support year after year, as well as the support of our families to make this come together each year. We encourage anyone to come and visit the Field of Flags and take a moment to reflect on the day of tragedy we endured, and also to remember the strong bonds of patriotism and unity we felt as all Americans in the days to follow."