USS Somerset Sailors Pay Tribute to Flight 93 Passengers and Crew
A Touching Remembrance
On September 11, 2023, the USS Somerset sailed to the crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The ship's crew held a memorial service to honor the passengers and crew who lost their lives on that tragic day.
The ceremony began with a moment of silence. Then, the ship's chaplain led the crew in a prayer. After the prayer, the crew released 40 white balloons into the sky. Each balloon represented one of the victims of Flight 93.
A Lasting Legacy
The USS Somerset's visit to Shanksville was a powerful reminder of the events of September 11th. It was also a tribute to the passengers and crew of Flight 93, who gave their lives to save others.
The crew of the USS Somerset will never forget the victims of Flight 93. They will continue to honor their memory and the legacy of sacrifice that they left behind.
In Memoriam
The following are the names of the passengers and crew who lost their lives on United Airlines Flight 93:
- Jason Dahl
- LeRoy Homer Jr.
- Todd Beamer
- Jeremy Glick
- Tom Burnett
- Mark Bingham
- Nicole Miller
- Deora Bodley
- Linda Gronlund
- Lauren Grandcolas
- Donald Greene
- Lyzbeth Smith
- CeeCee Ross Lyles
- Joseph Deluca
- Patrick Burke
- William Cashman
- Sandra Bradshaw
- Marion Britton
- David Andrew Dosch
- Christine Jones
- George Howard
- Ann Marie Lynch
- Kristin White
- Matthew Cocherell
- Kelly Burnett
- Bernie Cornish
- Don Wert
- Louis Nacke II
- Richard Guadagno
- Amy Sweeney
- Charles Burlingame
We will never forget.
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