[4yearlurker]

Shanksville is a little over an hour away from me. We went out there three different times after the attack. Lots and lots of homemade tributes from all over the world. Little wooden angel signs made by school kids. A 10 foot tall fence with fireman's hats from all over the states hanging on it. Huge rusting mining machines still in the fields nearby. A very rural area with tiny churches and one lane farm roads. One could not approach the actual crash site as it had a 8 foot chain link fence around it. No one would go down there anyway out of respect. Some locals set up a little shed for info to help the visitors. I took lots of pics I'm glad I did. Some folks made their own road signs pointing the way to the site. I believe all that is gone now. I don't think I want to go to the new and "improved" site.

[bruin66]

“LET’S ROLL”!

[Vigilanteman]

We are only a little over an hour away as well. We went in the early days as you describe. The new and improved site routes traffic from U.S. 30, not from the local roads.

In general, I think the National Park Service has done a good job in honoring the heros while respecting the privacy of the locals not to have all the traffic going through. It is a delicate and respectful balance. The local roads simply could not handle the traffic which comes to visit the site now.

[USS Alaska]

I don't think I want to go to the new and "improved" site.

We live a few hours away and have been there 6-8 times over the past 17 years.

First time was just a few months after it happened and then about every other year.

The site has many changes and just this year the 93' tower with 40 chimes was added and I think we will visit later this week.

It will bring tears to your eyes. MAGA!!!

[Paladin2]

“I don’t think I want to go to the new and “improved” site. “

In the early post crash years, I’d stop by while on route to somewhere on the Turnpike. I have no interest in checking out the “crescent” memorial.

[blondiegoodbadugly]

Thank you for your post. God Bless