2002 Pentagon Ceremony Pics

The following photos are from Michael Almond, Project Manager for Jefferson Millwork & Design. Michael worked on the rebuilding of the Pentagon following the attacks of September 11th, 2001. Below are photos of the 2002 Pentagon Ceremony, along with Michael's original email with his thoughts on that day.

"In reviewing your web page today, I noticed the 9/11 Tribute page. To most of us, the 2 years since the attacks have gone very quickly. To others of us, including myself, we were honored to participate in the re-building of The Pentagon with the goal of a 1-year completion. The American construction workers accomplished that goal, and because of the efforts of all of the contractors and sub-contractors who participated in this remarkable contruction accomplishment, we were rewarded with being allowed to attend President Bush's ceremony at The Pentagon on 9/11/02. I believe that for most of us, the sites and sounds of that day and the days that followed will always be imbedded in our mind. As I sat there in the early morning before President Bush's arrival, in the early morning I thought of AJ's hit that year, "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)," and I reflected on how far we've come since that day. While Diamond Rio's current song, "I Believe," had not been written at this time last year, I had often remarked to others, that all of the flags were constantly waving and it appeared as if the 189 souls of the victims were swirling around the ceremony that day to show that they were still there with the same American pride--reminding us of what that flag stands for.

I have attached several pics from the ceremony on 9/11/02 for all, because after all, you are our nation's Hometown Country Station. Jim London's playing of the national anthem at 12noon each day indicates not only the stations' love for country music, but our great country as well."