Β CHARLOTTE, NC —Β Thursday marks the 13th anniversary of the terror attacks on America. Β In Matthews, the Flags of Remembrance were a visible reminder of the tragedy. Β The Firefighter Steven Coakley Foundation placed 2,997 flags in Stumpton Park Wednesday. Β Coakley’s sister lives in Charlotte and started the foundation in his honor. Β Each flag in the Twin Tower-shaped display represents a life lost on 9-11.
“It started out as a simple remembrance that’s turned into a huge event. Β Today we had our biggest turnout we ever had,” said Edmund Walker of the FSCF.
Ceremonies marking the 9-11 terror attacks will be private in New York and the Pentagon Thursday. Β The public can tour the World Trade Center site. Β This will be the first time it’s been open on the anniversary.
