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The National 9/11 Flag Travels to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

The New York Says Thank You Foundation today announced it will take The National 9/11 Flag to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum where on April 19 FDNY firefighters will assist local service heroes in an historic ceremony to sew the Oklahoma restorative patch onto the flag as part of a ceremony marking the 16th anniversary of the bombing that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building and took 168 lives on April 19, 1995.

“The addition of this patch will mirror the unity of our cities—and nation—following the tragic events that occurred in both New York and Oklahoma,” said Kari Watkins, executive director, Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. “The National 9/11 Flag is a testament to the resilience of the American people, and living proof that good can eventually emerge from the pain inflicted by acts of incomprehensible violence.”

This year marked the 10th birthday of the Museum, as well as a decade of educating visitors about the impact of violence. Continuing this mission, the Memorial & Museum will honor the Bush Family on April 20 with the annual Reflections of Hope Award, which recognizes those whose conduct exemplifies that hope can survive and blossom despite tragedy. Barbara Pierce Bush and Jenna Bush Hager will accept the award on behalf of the family.

The National 9/11 Flag will be at the Memorial & Museum at 620 N. Harvey Avenue on the 16th anniversary of the bombing, April 19, at 11:00 am followed by a stitching ceremony open to the public until 3:00 pm.

"We're honored to bring The National 9/11 Flag to the Oklahoma City Memorial as part of the continuing healing process of those who lost loved ones and colleagues 16 years ago and as part of the ongoing restoration of this national treasure,” said Jeff Parness, Founder and Chairman of the New York Says Thank You Foundation.

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