The Freedom Flag was created in Richmond, Virginia on September 20, 2001, not as a replacement for the American Flag, but as one citizen's way of ensuring that we would “never forget” the events of September 11th. Two years later the Freedom Flag became a part of Virginia history when Governor Mark R. Warner designated it as the state's official symbol of remembrance honoring the victims and heroes of 9/11. Raising the Freedom Flag has become part of the traditional Patriot Day observation at schools within the Commonwealth and beyond. This past September 11th, 2008 over 1800 schools representing almost three quarters of a million students participated in this memorial event. (read more)
September 11, 2009 will begin the proposed Groundbreaking of the 911 Monument to be built in Richmond,Virginia. Below is an artist rendering of the final project. To begin raising funds, one can sponsor a paving brick by using the downloadable order form below or you can purchase a flag or pin from our website.
Freedom Flag Foundation Memorial Monument Brick Order Form
