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September 11, 2011

VIDEO: Flight 93 National Memorial dedication

Video by John Rucosky / Editing by Justin Dennis The Tribune-Democrat The Daily Iowegian Sun Sep 11, 2011, 02:19 PM CDT

SHANKSVILLE — The Tribune-Democrat of Johnstown, Pa., takes you through the proceedings at the Flight 93 National Memorial dedication on Sept. 10, 2011. Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton gave impassioned speeches; singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan performed her hits, "In The Arms Of The Angel" and "I Will Remember You", in tribute to the 40 heroic passengers of United Airlines Flight 93.

The Tribune-Democrat also caught up with several ceremony attendees - they expressed their feelings, seeing the memorial in full glory for the first time.

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