On September 11, 2004, I hiked the Franconia Ridge in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. My friends and I didn’t realize that hikers had prepared to install a USA flag on all the 4000 foot peaks in New Hampshire that day. It was to commemorate those killed on 9/11, three years earlier. This commemoration still happens every year on or about September 11. It’s called “Flags on the 48” and you can read all about it here.
For my hiking buddy, Hank, facing us next to the flag, the day brought back harsh memories. He had been working at his desk on the 61st floor of the north tower when it was hit.
Here’s to all the lost lives, fire-fighters, survivors, and anyone else associated with that dreadful day. We salute you!
Writer and hiker. My forthcoming novel, LIFT: The Rise of Mathe-Lingua-Musica, is speculative fiction. The novel releases in April 2024.
Have hiked the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, The Long Trail (Vermont), and some of the Continental Divide Trail. My trail name is "HAMLET." Have written three hiking novels (thrillers) which take place along three separate long-distance hiking trails. The first one, "THE TRAIL," (Appalachian trail) was traditionally published in 2015. My second hiking thriller, "SIERRA," (Pacific Crest Trail) released in 2016. Book three in my AWOL hiking-thriller series, "THE DIVIDE" (Continental Divide Trail) released in 2020. www.RayKAnderson.com
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4 thoughts on “Hikers and 9/11: A Memorial”
That would give me chills if i saw all those flags. God Bless America!
That would give me chills if i saw all those flags. God Bless America!
Amen!
Thanks for sharing information on this wonderful commemoration!
You’re welcome, Ann. I’m sure this New Hampshire tradition will continue.