CURRITUCK OUTER BANKS/COROLLA REMEMBERS SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

On September 11, 2007 at 10:00 am over 50 citizens of the Currituck Outer Banks/Corolla gathered on the wooden bridge on Hunt Club Drive, The Currituck Club to remember the cowardly attack which took place on America six years ago.

For the second year, The Currituck Club hosted the event, installed commemorative flags on the bridge and invited local citizens for a somber remembrance of the price of freedom. Resident, Doug Wendling [Commandant, Marine Corps League, Outer Banks Detachment #1264] reminded the assembly of the time line that fateful day; American Airlines, Flight 11/United Airlines, Flight 175/American Airlines, Flight 77, and United Airlines, Flight 93. He spoke of the thousands of Americans who have died in the cause of freedom and independence from tyranny. The group was asked to ‘never forget’ the sacrifices made, and continuing to be made by our military and emergency services personnel. Currituck County Sheriff’s office [Officer Price], and numerous Corolla Fire and Rescue, and Currituck County EMS personnel participated, as well.

Pastor John Strauss, Pastor of the Corolla Chapel [and, coincidently Chaplain for the local Marine Corps League Detachment] provided a brief but poignant invocation asking that participants keep all people who are involved in the war on terror and those who are innocent victims in their prayers.

Concluding the commemoration, Wendling asked the gathering to observe a moment of silence for all who have gone before us in the struggle to either obtain or maintain the freedoms we all enjoy. “This gathering is one small symbol, out of many, that we will NEVER FORGET. All gave some, some gave all, and many continue to give to their last full measure, as we stand here in silent respect.”

A large photograph of this event may be viewed at Miscellaneous Photographs.

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