The National Park Service has acquired additional land at the site of the Flight 93 crash to create a more permanent national memorial to honor those who lost their lives on September 11.
Officials purchased 57 acres of land in western Pennsylvania in hopes that the final memorial can be completed by the tragedy’s 10th anniversary. The park service is also looking to create a residence on the property for a park ranger to provide increased security.
Finally, a nonprofit organization known simply as the Friends Group will be formed to ensure that the memorial is created to respect and honor those that lost their lives on 9-11. The group will also continue to raise funds in addition to the $13.5 million that's already been collected for the project.
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