A FEW WEEKS AGO I wrote about America’s need to remember the heroes of Flight 93. At the local level, a handful of places have made moves to memorialize Flight 93 and at the federal level, Rep. Jack Murtha is trying to create a national memorial, although when I spoke with his press secretary, he was vague about when, where, and in what form this might happen. The most interesting suggestions came from readers. Here are some of the best:
On September 17, 2001, I wrote a letter to President George W. Bush. By that date it had become apparent that the people on board United Flight 93 had done something extraordinary. In my letter to President Bush I nominated the Glicks, Burnetts, and Binghams of United Flight 93 for the highest civilian award that can be bestowed: The Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction.
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