The Military Women’s Memorial and PenFed Credit Union have partnered to support the 9/11 Remembrance Relay honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the 177 servicewomen who have died in combat zones since then.
“They left behind families, loved ones, and most importantly, legacies of strength, bravery, and patriotism. We hope Americans from all over the country gain inspiration from these stories,” said James Schenck, president/CEO of PenFed Credit Union and CEO of PenFed Foundation “And we ask all servicewomen, past and present, or their family members, to share their stories of service with the Military Women’s Memorial through its interactive, online database. It’s important that we always remember and continue to honor the brave women who served our great nation.”
The relay will pay tribute to these heroes with a 177-mile walk from the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, to the Military Women’s Memorial at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery.
PenFed Digital will produce content along the relay route featuring military women heroes from all branches of service and highlight their stories of bravery, service, and sacrifice. The digital content will be shared on the Military Women’s Memorial and PenFed social media channels taking followers on a virtual journey of remembrance.
“Following the 9/11 attacks, the memorial was privileged to host a number of the memorial services for those souls who perished at the Pentagon on that fateful day – among them seven servicewomen and two women veterans,” noted retired Army CW5 Phyllis Wilson, president of the Military Women’s Memorial. “And since, 177 servicewomen have given their lives to preserve our freedoms. We are humbled to honor and remember them this 9/11 Remembrance Relay and to share their stories of service and sacrifice with the American public.”
The day can also be remembered by taking a walk around the neighborhood to remember 9/11 and the sacrifices made over the past two decades, or by simply pausing for a few minutes to reflect on the day.
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Servicewomen past and present are encouraged to visit the memorial's website to learn more about the memorial, register their service or that of another servicewoman and to explore exclusive member benefits.
In addition to preserving history and inspiring future generations of girls, benefits of registration include an employment and career resource portal focused on women transitioning out of the military and women veterans seeking career advice, discounted tuition, and more.
Reach Julia LeDoux at Julia@connectingvets.com.
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