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The 9/11 National Remembrance Flag was presented to the Pittston Memorial Library on Sunday, October 11, following the screening of the documentary Shanksville, PA: A Place of Inspiration. The flag will be raised in front of the library Saturday morning, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m. the public is invited to the ceremony.
The documentary, produced by Dr. Anthony J. Mussari and his wife Kitch Loftus-Mussari contains segments about the flag and its co-creator, Joanne Galvin.
The documentary was premiered before a packed house at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock.
The Flag was accepted by members of the Pittston Memorial Library Board of Trustees and Friends of the Library.
Hildy Morgan, executive director at Wyoming County Cultural Center/Dietrich Theater, welcomed visitors who came from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania to see the film.
Dr. Mussari spoke to the audience about the flag with words of admiration and respect, “The 9/11 National Remembrance Flag is a flag that helps us remember what happened on September 11, 2001. To those of us that live in Pennsylvania, this day has great significance for us. Like Gettysburg on the eastern side of Pennsylvania, Shanksville on the western side of Pennsylvania, is every bit as much sacred ground.”
Joanne Galvin offered remarks that focused on the historical significance of the flag. “Today the flag is being flown in 37 states across the United States, as well as in seven countries.”
Continuing she said, “As a remembrance to 9/11, many fire and police departments, as well as rescue organizations, wear the 9/11 patches on their uniforms.”
Mrs. Galvin said she has attended countless ceremonies over the years, in communities around the United States, where she has presented a special flag. She thanked Dr. Mussari for making this day and this presentation possible. She concluded her remarks to the audience by stating, “I felt blessed in meeting so many wonderful people, like yourselves.”
Visitors can learn more about Joanne Gavin and 9/11 National Remembrance Flag on the web by logging on to www.windsorparktheater.com and www.911remembranceflag.com