Heather and I are up for the cruise but not sure if we`re going to spend the night since we dont live very far from there. It`s hard for us to get away with having 4 dogs and kids.
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| Author: | Fire41fighter [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 6 Aug Shanksville PA |
NEW DATE - 2011 Flight 93 Memorial Cruise – August 06-07 – Shanksville, PA – “Let’s Roll!” Rain or shine Date was changed from August 13-14 due to a conflict with CJ Pony Parts Event. On the morning of August 06, we will cruise to Shanksville, PA, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of those brave souls aboard United Flight 93 who fought back for us on the morning of September 11, 2001. Shanksville PA is a small town located about 3 hours from Baltimore. It is nestled in the beautiful mountains of rural PA. On the morning of September 11, 2001. 44 brave men and women aboard UAL Flight 93 fought back 4 terrorists and saved countless lives in Washington, DC. It is believed that the U.S. Capitol Building was the hijacker’s intended target. We can take a collection prior to the event to make a donation to the Memorial Chapel and to get a wreath to lay at the Crash Site. This will be a very fitting tribute to those who so bravely fought for us. Other Mustang Clubs are invited to attend. However, I ask that they coordinate with me so we don’t end up with a Charlie Foxtrot. ; ) I can be emailed directly at heroescruise@verizon.net This cruise is very near and dear to me. I lost a co-worker on 9-11, and spent the next few weeks as a volunteer firefighter at the Pentagon and Ground Zero. Scott Robinson heroescruise@verizon.net Update I spoke with the National Park Service (keepers of the Flight 93 Site) and they are excited to have us do the Cruise. They will arrange parking and will host a Wreath Laying Ceremony for us to perform at the Site. This will be a wonderful chance to truly honor the heroes who fought back for all of us that day. What You Need to Do · Reserve the date on your calendar! · Post here, or drop me a line and let me know if you are going, and if you want to stay the night · Be prepared for a patriotic and emotional day · Bring a camera Cruise Details Shanksville is about 150 miles from Baltimore and will take about 3 hours to get there. It is a scenic and beautiful drive. We will be leisurely cruising the speed limits. For those who want to spend the night (suggested), we’ll reserve a block of rooms at a local hotel in Somerset, PA, and do a group dinner. If enough are interested, we can get a group rate. The area is very historic, scenic, and good for driving! Hotel Reservations More info once we get a head count. Please let me know if you are interested. Route Primarily Route 70 PA Rt. 30 to Shanksville (nice and scenic country road) Saturday, 06 August 8:00 AM - Meet in Mt. Airy, MD, just off Rt. 70 11:30 AM – Stop for lunch just outside Shanksville 1:00 PM – Arrive at Flight 93 Memorial Chapel 2:00 PM – Depart for Flight 93 Crash Site (minutes from Chapel) 2:30 PM – Lay wreath at Crash Site 3:00 PM – Depart site for hotel in Somerset, or home 6:00 PM – Dinner in Somerset Sunday, 07 August Visit Que Creek Mine Rescue site – Somerset Visit Johnstown Flood Site Return home Destination Websites Memorial Chapel – Flt 93 Crash Site - [url]http://www.nps.gov/flni/index.htm [/url] UAL Flight 93 History The hijacking on Flight 93 began at 09:28 on September 11, 2001. By this time, Flights 11 and 175 had already crashed into the World Trade Center and Flight 77 was within minutes of striking the Pentagon. At 09:28, a crew member in the cockpit began shouting, "Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!" over the radio amidst sounds of violence. Thirty-five seconds after the first Mayday call, the crew made another transmission. Someone in the cockpit shouted, "Mayday! Get out of here! Get out of here!" The cockpit voice recorder began recording the final 30 minutes of Flight 93 at 09:31. It recorded a hijacker, "Ladies and gentlemen: here the captain, please sit down and keep remaining seating. We have a bomb on board. So sit." A flight attendant being held captive is heard in the background pleading, "Please, please, don't hurt me". The flight attendant in the cockpit is then heard to say, "I don't want to die, I don't want to die" followed by one of the hijackers saying in Arabic: "Everything is fine. I finished." At 9:39 air traffic controllers overheard a hijacker say, "Hi, this is the captain. I would like you all to remain seated. There is a bomb on board and are going back to the airport, and to have our demands [inaudible]. Please remain quiet." Air traffic controllers did not hear from the flight again. Passengers and crew began making phone calls to officials and family members starting at 09:30 using airphones and mobile phones. Altogether, the passengers and crew made 35 airphone calls and two cell phone calls from the flight. Tom Burnett made several phone calls to his wife beginning at 09:30. He explained that the plane had been hijacked by men claiming to have a bomb. He also said that a passenger had been knifed and that he believed the bomb threat was a ruse to control the passengers. During one of his calls, his wife informed him of the attacks on the World Trade Center and he replied that the hijackers were "talking about crashing this plane ... Oh my God. It's a suicide mission." He ended his last call by saying, "Don't worry, we're going to do something." The passengers formulated a plan. They would use kitchen utensils, carts, and scalding hot water to attack the hijackers and take the plane back. At 09:57, the plan was set in motion, with Todd Beamer saying, “Let’s roll!”. At 09:58, the hijackers began to violently pitch and roll the aircraft to throw the passengers off-balance. The cockpit voice recorder captured the sounds of crashing, screaming, and the shattering of glass. A hijacker is heard saying, "Is that it? Shall we finish it off?" Another hijacker responded, "No. Not yet. When they all come, we finish it off." A passenger in the background cried, "In the cockpit. If we don't, we'll die" at 10:00. Sixteen seconds later, another passenger yelled, "Roll it!" The plane ceased the violent maneuvers at 10:01 and a hijacker screamed Allah Akbar several times. He then asked another hijacker, "Is that it? I mean, shall we put it down?" The other hijacker responded, "Yes, put it in it, and pull it down." The passengers continued their assault and at 10:02, a hijacker said, "Pull it down! Pull it down!" The airplane descended with the yoke turned hard to the right. The airplane rolled onto its back, and one of the hijackers began shouting Allah Akbar. Amidst the sounds of the passenger counterattack, the aircraft at over 500 MPH plowed inverted into an abandoned strip mine field in Stonycreek, Pennsylvania, about 20 minutes' flying time from Washington, D.C. |
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| Author: | Bobt [ Tue Mar 29, 2011 6:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 13 Aug Shanksville PA |
Heather and I are up for the cruise but not sure if we`re going to spend the night since we dont live very far from there. It`s hard for us to get away with having 4 dogs and kids.
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| Author: | Fire41fighter [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - DATE CHANGE - IMPORTANT |
CJ Pony Parts just announced their Customer Appreciation Day will be held on 13 Aug. So we don't conflict, the date of the cruise will be changed to another weekend in August. I need to check with the National Park Service first. As soon as I can set a new date, I'll post the update. |
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| Author: | Boss281 [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 13 Aug Shanksville PA |
Note the big bike ride is the following weekend: that would be a very crowded area... http://www.americas911ride.org/2011/2011-flyer.pdf |
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| Author: | Fire41fighter [ Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - Status Update |
Hey all! The date was updated, which also meant that I had to update the Park Service permit and clear with them. We are working on a wreath to lay, and I'm also working on some window stickers to commemorate the cruise. Next, we'll work on a head count for those who are interested in staying so we can get a block of discount rooms. This will be a great cruise! The Park Service is really excited to host us! If you coordinate with other groups, please have them give me a point of contact and drop me a line. I need to let the Park Service know how many people and cars to expect. Also, I'm working on a police escort. Should be a great time and a wonderful way to pay tribute to our heroes. If anyone has any ideas, lemme know! Scott |
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| Author: | Fire41fighter [ Wed May 04, 2011 7:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 6 Aug Shanksville PA |
Event Flier available at: |
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| Author: | Great White [ Thu May 05, 2011 12:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 6 Aug Shanksville PA |
Count me in on this one Scott! Not spending the night though |
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| Author: | Big-E 07 [ Thu May 05, 2011 11:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 6 Aug Shanksville PA |
We will definitely be attending this one but will not be spending the night. |
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| Author: | Fire41fighter [ Thu May 12, 2011 4:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HOTEL INFO |
I have a block of rooms reserved for us (night of 06 August) at: Budget Host 799 North Center Ave Somerset, PA 15501 (814)445-7988 Ask for "Mike" and say you are with the Mustang Club. Cost is $50. You are responsible for your own reservations. Please drop me a line if you are staying, so we can get reservations for dinner in the area that evening. Here is the hotel website and map: [url]http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&biw=1024&bih=578&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=hotels+somerset+pa&fb=1&gl=us&hq=hotels&hnear=Somerset,+PA&ei=0TnMTb3hBKfq0gHwmqT6Bg&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&resnum=3&ved=0CC8QtgMwAg [/url] |
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| Author: | Red Baron [ Sat May 14, 2011 12:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 6 Aug Shanksville PA |
Barbara and I will be going up with you and staying the night.  My daughter Sarah is hoping to stay the weekend at our house to watch our new dog Kelsey. If she feels that she can't take care of her we will put her up in a kennel for the weekend. Thanks for making all of the arrangements Scott. Midnight Blue |
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| Author: | Hwyman [ Sat May 14, 2011 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 6 Aug Shanksville PA |
I'm in! |
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| Author: | WHITE KNIGHT [ Tue May 31, 2011 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 6 Aug Shanksville PA |
My family and I would love to participate. Not sure about spending the night yet though. My only question is if its okay to not drive the mustang. It will not be in proper form by then. I do have a pretty nice looking crown vic though. |
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| Author: | Fire41fighter [ Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 6 Aug Shanksville PA |
Sure! Non-mustangs can go to the rear of the pack. |
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| Author: | DMartin [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 6 Aug Shanksville PA |
Im in and staying the night!!! |
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| Author: | KryptonKnight [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 6 Aug Shanksville PA |
Linda and I hope to do this one but this year has been full of supprises so fingers crossed. |
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| Author: | Fire41fighter [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 6 Aug Shanksville PA |
All - Just a few more weeks. I need to start getting a car count so that we can get the Park Permit for the Site 93 site and the police escort. So....if you haven't said anything on the site and you are coming...lemme know! The more, the merrier! Also, we should have some door prizes too! |
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| Author: | Red Baron [ Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 6 Aug Shanksville PA |
I've already got the doggie booked at the kennel so I guess we're in for the cruise and overnight stay too. Midnight Blue MCOM Historian |
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| Author: | 2010stang [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 6 Aug Shanksville PA |
My daughter and I plan on going for the cruise but won't be staying the night. Looking forward to it. Glenn |
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| Author: | 07vistavert [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 6 Aug Shanksville PA |
I'm in. Mark |
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| Author: | Bobsmom1 [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flight 93 Crash Site Cruise - 6 Aug Shanksville PA |
We are coming and staying the night, but I think I've already told you. Another couple are coming with us, but will be riding with us, so only 1 car. |
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