http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/The latest headlines and articles from PentagonMemorial.netPentagon Memorial Fund5 President Barack Obama today reflected on those who perished on Sept. 11, 2001, and said today’s anniversary is an opportunity to renew American resolve against those who perpetrated the attackshttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=106Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTFamilies who lost loved ones during the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon plan to mark the first anniversary of the Pentagon Memorial by introducing a new docent program – and they’re looking for volunteers to help.http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=107Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=105Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTThe Pentagon was the setting for this dramatic shot of flags at the dedication of the 9/11 memorial. It was an emotional moment caught on camera as a single individual stood among the maze of red, white and blue.http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=104Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=103Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=102Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=101Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=97Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=96Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=99Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=98Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=95Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=91Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=88Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMTRepresentatives of Fairfax County, Va., donated $100,000 Tuesday to help build the Pentagon Memorial that will honor the 184 people, including 20 county residents, killed during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the building. http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=89Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=90Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=85Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=87Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=86Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=84Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=83Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=82Sat, 26 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTPresident’s Message for Memorial Day 2007http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=81Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=80Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTFor KPMG Washington National Tax Senior Administrative Assistant Myrna Gonzalez, the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon hit close to home. Her husband, Staff Sergeant Cesar Rodriguez, a Military Police officer, had been deployed to Bosnia for less than a month. Being a military spouse, and knowing many people who worked at the Pentagon, Myrna felt called to action. She has responded by helping raise money for the Pentagon Memorial Fund to honor the 59 passengers and 125 military and civilian personnel who lost their lives when American Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon that day. http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=79Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTFor more than five years, relatives of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon have been meeting each month to track the progress of their mission: creating a place to memorialize their loved ones. They have seen the project evolve from just words and wishes to an international design competition, then to a major fundraising effort ranging from neighborhood lemonade stands to corporate boardroom pitches. Now, it finally seems real. http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=78Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMTOn September 11th, 2001 the United States and its citizens were attacked by terrorists who wanted to strike fear and panic into the public and force a change in our way of life. Lives were lost, sacrifices were made and that day will always be viewed for what it is: a crime against humanity. Obviously the families who lost loved ones at the Pentagon were struck in a very deep and personal way as was the family of the Pentagon itself. http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=77Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTOne of the most rewarding and important aspects of working on this project is receiving money to support the construction of the Pentagon Memorial that has come from the fund raising efforts of various community, church and family groups. Many of these groups have come up with unique, often fun and very simple but effective means of raising money for this special project.http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=75Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTAs the photos below can attest construction on the Pentagon Memorial is moving along as planned. Reports from the team on site indicate that construction is ahead of schedule and crews are working overtime and on weekends to ensure the memorial is completed on time. “We like to get a cushion of time in a project like this,” said Chris Hatrzler, project manager for Centex-Lee Construction. “We have been lucky with the weather so far this fall but winter is coming and those months are usually the toughest on jobs the size of this.”http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=76Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTThis past Saturday, November 11th, we observed Veteran’s day. I hope it was a day when Americans took the time to reflect on the sacrifices that so many generations have given to our nation by serving in our armed forces. For me, it was a day to think about my dad, his career in the U.S. Army, the sacrifices he made for us and his country, and the affinity that our family developed for the armed forces because of growing up in the military community. I know that is why my brother Dave, even though he was a civilian, was so fond of working in the Pentagon for the Department of the Army—he felt it was his way of serving his country. He was one of the 184 people who lost their life on September 11, 2001, at the Pentagon. I hope that everyone who reads these words will remember, in their own way, the men and women who serve our country in the armed forces and think about the sacrifices they make for all of us. http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=70Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTChris Hartzler of Centex-Lee was able to provide us with some encouraging words about the progress of the Pentagon Memorial. To date more than thirty-two thousand cubic yards of dirt has been removed from the park site and the park excavation phase of the project is 100% complete. Workers have also completed re-routing existing utility lines that were under the current “foot print” of the new park. http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=71Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTWhenever anyone is involved in a project of the size and scope of the Pentagon Memorial, it often becomes easy to get overwhelmed in the details of construction and fundraising or in the raw emotion associated with the tragedy of September 11th. The Pentagon Memorial Fund would like to remind all of our supporters and those involved with this project to remember what we are creating. Remember the vision of the memorial as conceived by Julie Beckman and Keith Kaseman nearly four years ago, share it with others, and continue to help us as we work to turn their vision into reality. http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=72Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTOn October 11th, 2006, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows presented James Laychak with a check for $14,000 in support of the Pentagon Memorial. The Pentagon Memorial Fund is extremely grateful for this support and looks forward to working with the Odd Fellows on future fundraising efforts.http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=73Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT'Tree of Hope' Dedication Takes Place at the Pentagon to Honor Those Losthttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=74Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe impact of 9/11 blanketed our country in pain and taught us that the price of freedom can come at a cruel and unbearable price. Many of us felt helpless in the aftermath as we watched families deal with the tragedy and move forward and we, as a nation, struggled to regain our pride and strength in our country. http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=68Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTSeptember 11th, 2006 is a day that will mean many things to many people. For some it will mean the start of the work week, for others a busy morning to get the kids to school and for still others it will represent a day that marked a change in their lives and the lives of their fellow countryman.http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=66Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTIn remembrance of those who lost their lives at the Pentagon and aboard Flight 77 on September 11, 2001, a simple and elegant memorial dedicated to the victims will be built on the Pentagon grounds near the location of Flight 77's point of impact.http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=65Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTPHOENIX (Sept. 8, 2006) — As the nation remembers that tragic day America was attacked, TriWest Healthcare Alliance honors those who lost their lives in the attack on the Pentagon with a $250,000 gift to the Pentagon Memorial Fund. This is the second contribution that TriWest has made to the fund. The fund will build a simple, elegant memorial dedicated to the 59 victims aboard Flight 77 on September 11, 2001 and to the 125 people inside the Pentagon who lost their lives. The memorial will be built on the Pentagon’s grounds near Flight 77’s point of impact and will be a public place for contemplation, remembrance, reflection and renewal. http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=67Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTBack in March of 2005, we witnessed foundry workers breaking the first Memorial Unit prototype out of its immense mold at MetalTek International’s facility in Pevely, Missouri. It took nearly half a day of working with jackhammers, bobcats, and shovels to free the piece, which then began its journey through heat treatment, testing, welding, finishing, and polishing. As is expected in prototyping, each step brought with it significant opportunities for learning and improving both the production processes and ultimately the design of the Memorial Units. http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=62Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=61Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTHealth Net Federal Services helping to make the Pentagon Memorial become a reality Washington, D.C. (June 28, 2006) – President of the Pentagon Memorial Fund James J. Laychak today announced their newest Gold level sponsor, Health Net Federal Services, who are donating $250,000 to the Pentagon Memorial Fund. The Fund has raised nearly $12 million of the $22 million it will need to complete construction of the Pentagon Memorial. Health Net is committed to helping active and retired military families lead healthy lives and honor their service to our nation. http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=59Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTOshkosh Truck Corp. has contributed $100,000 to the Pentagon Memorial Fund to help finance a permanent memorial to the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on Washington, D.C., the company said Monday. The fund seeks to raise $32 million for the construction and endowment of the memorial. http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=60Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTWASHINGTON, June 15, 2006 – In a solemn ceremony under sunny skies, the ground that nearly five years ago was the scene of a catastrophic attack was today dedicated to the memory of those who were killed. http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=57Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT"Thank you very much, Jim. Rosemary, thank you for being here. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Pete Pace, thank you for all you do. Chaplain Black. "I should just let people know that the friends and family members of those that died here are in these two sections. In that section, I can see at least a number of the members of the United States Congress, they’re in a very busy part of their session, and we very much appreciate your being here. http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=58Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTWASHINGTON - A groundbreaking ceremony for the Pentagon Memorial on Thursday marked a positive outcome from a tragic day, said James Laychak, president of the Pentagon Memorial Fund. The memorial, which is tentatively scheduled for completion in September 2008, will be in memory of the 184 lives lost when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=55Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Nearly 300 friends and family of Sept. 11 victims joined Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and other officials outside the Pentagon on Thursday for a ceremonial groundbreaking of a memorial to the 184 lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attack.http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=56Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe president of the Pentagon Memorial Fund announced yesterday that a groundbreaking ceremony will occur June 15, a huge milestone in the nearly five-year fundraising effort for the 9/11 monument. http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=26Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTLet’s get right to the big news. On June 15 we will break ground for the Pentagon Memorial. The ceremony will take place at the Pentagon, on the site of the future Memorial. Yes, after more than four years of planning and fundraising, we are only weeks away from this very important milestone.http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=36Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMTMemorial Day marks the launch of the Pentagon Commemorative Postcard campaign, a collaborative effort between the Pentagon Memorial Fund, Inc. and CVS pharmacies and stores in the Washington, DC area. The postcards feature a photograph of rescue teams unveiling an American flag on top of the Pentagon and will cost one dollar each. All proceeds from the sale of the postcards will be used towards the construction of the Pentagon Memorial. CVS has exclusive rights to sell the postcards through August.http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=24Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMTSpring is in full bloom here and it fills the air with an energy that’s naturally contagious. Azaleas, cherry blossoms, daffodils—even onion grass!-- seem to offer the promise of growth and renewal, and a spirit that sets about getting things done. I was born in April, so spring and birth are doubly meaningful for me.http://www.pentagonmemorial.net/news/read.aspx?id=43Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT