Local women’s clubs remember 9/11 with special flags
On a warm fall day in 2001, the world changed in an instant when terrorists attacked the American homeland.
As the 10th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11 nears, a pair of Wooster service clubs have partnered to provide a very visual reminder to the citizens of Wayne County of the events that changed so many lives.
Tammy Hodge, regent of the Wooster/Wayne County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Alta Bucher, Ardenna Hurt and Marita Maxwell of the Wooster Emblem Club presented the Wayne County Commissioners with special flags commemorating the attacks of 9/11.
Developed by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the three-by-five-foot flag bears the words “We Remember 9/11” and symbols representing the three sites attacked by terrorists on Sept. 11, 2001– the Twin Towers, the Liberty Bell and the Pentagon.
“The Emblem Club has partnered with the Daughters of the American Revolution to provide several of these flags that were produced by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11,” Hodge told the commissioners during the presentation noting, “We are doing this a little bit early so you’d have time to fly them.”
According to Hodge, the groups had one simple purpose in providing the special commemorative flags to the county.
“We don’t want future generations to forget,” said Hodge. “As time goes on, these stories aren’t passed on. As memorable as Pearl Harbor was to people 30 years ago, for teenagers today, it’s not as meaningful to them.”
According to Wayne County Commissioner Ann Obrecht, the 9/11 10th anniversary flags will fly proudly over the county administration building and the Justice Center.
Commissioner Scott Wiggam added that the flags “will be used for years to come” during special commemorative events.
All three commissioners expressed their appreciation to the Wooster/Wayne County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Wooster Emblem Club for donating these special reminders of one of the most pivotal points in U.S. history.
For both organizations, the joint project was a unique opportunity to further the goals of their organizations.
Founded in 1890, the Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education.
With 3,000 chapters across all 50 states - including the chapter in the Wooster/Wayne County area - and international affiliates overseas, the organization’s 165,000 members are dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism through service to the community.
The Emblem Club is a nonprofit organization of women formed to honor the American flag and patriotism and to participate in community service.
In addition to providing American flags to local schools and businesses, the local club also conducts special flag programs on flag history and flag etiquette for local civic and school groups.
Since its founding in Rhode Island in 1917 by a group of 15 ladies who were related to members of the local Elks Lodge, the national organization has grown into over 200 clubs in states across the country.
To learn more about the Daughters of the American Revolution log on to http://www.dar.org. Information on the Emblem Club can be found at http://www.emblemclub.com.
As the 10th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11 nears, a pair of Wooster service clubs have partnered to provide a very visual reminder to the citizens of Wayne County of the events that changed so many lives.
Tammy Hodge, regent of the Wooster/Wayne County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Alta Bucher, Ardenna Hurt and Marita Maxwell of the Wooster Emblem Club presented the Wayne County Commissioners with special flags commemorating the attacks of 9/11.
Developed by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the three-by-five-foot flag bears the words “We Remember 9/11” and symbols representing the three sites attacked by terrorists on Sept. 11, 2001– the Twin Towers, the Liberty Bell and the Pentagon.
“The Emblem Club has partnered with the Daughters of the American Revolution to provide several of these flags that were produced by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11,” Hodge told the commissioners during the presentation noting, “We are doing this a little bit early so you’d have time to fly them.”
According to Hodge, the groups had one simple purpose in providing the special commemorative flags to the county.
“We don’t want future generations to forget,” said Hodge. “As time goes on, these stories aren’t passed on. As memorable as Pearl Harbor was to people 30 years ago, for teenagers today, it’s not as meaningful to them.”
According to Wayne County Commissioner Ann Obrecht, the 9/11 10th anniversary flags will fly proudly over the county administration building and the Justice Center.
Commissioner Scott Wiggam added that the flags “will be used for years to come” during special commemorative events.
All three commissioners expressed their appreciation to the Wooster/Wayne County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Wooster Emblem Club for donating these special reminders of one of the most pivotal points in U.S. history.
For both organizations, the joint project was a unique opportunity to further the goals of their organizations.
Founded in 1890, the Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education.
With 3,000 chapters across all 50 states - including the chapter in the Wooster/Wayne County area - and international affiliates overseas, the organization’s 165,000 members are dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism through service to the community.
The Emblem Club is a nonprofit organization of women formed to honor the American flag and patriotism and to participate in community service.
In addition to providing American flags to local schools and businesses, the local club also conducts special flag programs on flag history and flag etiquette for local civic and school groups.
Since its founding in Rhode Island in 1917 by a group of 15 ladies who were related to members of the local Elks Lodge, the national organization has grown into over 200 clubs in states across the country.
To learn more about the Daughters of the American Revolution log on to http://www.dar.org. Information on the Emblem Club can be found at http://www.emblemclub.com.
Published: June 21, 2011
