September 11th Memorial Flag Unveiled (PHOTO)

Governor Andrew Cuomo and the National September 11th Memorial and Museum unveiled the official New York State September 11th Memorial Flag on Tuesday and announced the flag would be flown at the State Capitol and at the World Trade Center site in Downtown Manhattan.

The Governor's office released an official press statement explaining the flag's significance to the upcoming 9/11 anniversary on Sunday.

"The Memorial Flag is meant to serve as a long-lasting symbol of our respect for those who were lost on September 11th and our resilience in the face of tragedy," Cuomo said. "Written on the flag are the words 'We Remember' – we remember the faces, the stories, and the heroes of that day and this flag reminds us to always pass on those memories to future generations."

Replicas of the flag will also be sold at the memorial, with proceeds going to the museum and educational programs.

Check out the official flag below:

Comments

[1other1]

08:28 PM on 09/07/2011

Really??!! A flag??

[jaxz]

12:12 PM on 09/07/2011

I just don't get why a flag is necessary. Is there going to be a parade where we can wave these flags? Don't we already have a flag? If the families asked for a flag, then OK, but otherwise this seems like a big waste of resources.

[JDHARTIL]

11:35 AM on 09/07/2011

Not sure a special flag is really necessary. We rmember those lost in our hearts not on our sleeve.
If a flag is needed surely the National Flag will do

[MahatmaCoat]

08:29 AM on 09/07/2011

There is ZERO reason a flag needed to be created for the 9/11 memorial other than those looking to profit from the tragedy. Please read this incredibly enlightening article:
http://www.villagevoice.com/2011-08-31/news/9-11-the-winners-profiting-from-september-eleventh/2/

[cgmodeler]

11:41 AM on 09/07/2011

Hello, i found this article and felt sad how they're trying to manipulate american people, if graphics we're talking about, then this is what the world has to say: http://www.cgmodelers.com/blog/?p=758

[nappyman]

07:26 AM on 09/07/2011

Seems to be missing the collage in the background of dead soldiers that died in the 10 years of 'first responding'.

[Frankling]

09:51 PM on 09/06/2011

I thought the best flag they could have flown would have been the stars and stripes, since that was what was under attack, but maybe I'm missing the point. I guess you should never miss a marketing opportunity, for any reason.

[bernikitty]

09:41 PM on 09/06/2011

what do the 40 stars represent?

[NYC07]

10:03 PM on 09/06/2011

The number of passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93

[artandcolour]

10:34 PM on 09/07/2011

thank you. The Pentagon and the Twin Towers are obviously rendered, but I thought they had left out Flight 93. As an artist, I think the 40 stars don't work. The first two subjects were treated directly. Flight 93 is treated very tangentially. I'm not sure people will ever associate 40 stars with Flight 93. This should have been a runner-up, but not a final design.

[MahatmaCoat]

08:25 AM on 09/07/2011

The amount you need to pay to the memorial with one other person.

[what my hubby said]

09:28 PM on 09/06/2011

Soooooo what about those poor souls that plummeted to the ground in Pennsylvania?

[NYC07]

10:03 PM on 09/06/2011

They are represented by the 40 stars

[armedandliberal]

06:54 PM on 09/06/2011

I'm sure the official licensed cups,stickers,hats and tee shirts will be forth coming. Get while you can Folks! Only 5 more shopping days to 9-11!