What is the symbolism of the Pentagon memorial?

The Pentagon Memorial is the first national memorial dedicated to honoring the 184 people whose lives were lost at the Pentagon that day, their families, and all those who sacrifice so that we may live in freedom.

What is the significance of the architectural design of the Pentagon memorial?

John D. Yamnicky, Sr., Ret.). Within each Age Line, the benches are arranged by month and date of birth. This architectural design aims to unify victims without regard to their status as man or woman, military or civilian, rich or poor.

How many were killed at the Pentagon?

It commemorates the victims of the attack on the Pentagon, which was struck by a Boeing 757 commercial airliner hijacked by five al-Qaeda terrorists on September 11, 2001, killing 184 people (excluding the hijackers). The memorial specifically honors the five individuals for whom no identifiable remains were found.

Does the Pentagon have a memorial?

The Pentagon has since rebuilt, and an important addition to the grounds is the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial honoring those who were lost. It was dedicated on Sept. 11, 2008 — seven years to the day after the attacks.

When did the Pentagon memorial open?

September 11, 2008National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial / Opened

Is there a memorial at the Pentagon for 9 11?

The Pentagon Memorial, located just southwest of The Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia, is a permanent outdoor memorial to the 184 people who died as victims in the building and on American Airlines Flight 77 during the September 11 attacks.

Who designed Pentagon Memorial?

Julie Beckman
Keith Kaseman
National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial/Architects
The Pentagon Memorial design was developed by Julie Beckman and Keith Kaseman. Their vision for the Memorial was selected from more than 1,100 submissions by a panel of architects, family members, and public figures in the Washington, D.C. area, including two former Secretaries of Defense.

Why is the Air Force Memorial important?

The Air Force Memorial provides a visual representation of the cumulative history of the United States Air Force. The design of the Air Force Memorial symbolizes reaching for the stars, soaring above the earth and executing a bomb burst maneuver, best demonstrated by the United States Air Force Thunderbirds.