Townsend

Patriot Day 2023

In recognition of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, the Town of Townsend has declared September 11th of each year as Patriot Day by flying the Freedom Flag, as adopted via Resolution 2022-021.  Which can be found by clicking “HERE”.  

On Monday, 9/11/23, you can observe the Freedom Flag being flown at Townsend Town Hall.  

Be sure to note the following symbolic elements of the Freedom Flag:

• White Star: Honoring all those who lived and died for freedom.
• Five White Bars: Representing the Pentagon and the organized protection of our freedoms.
• Top Red Stripe: Symbolizing the lives of those who perished at the Pentagon, and the crew and passengers on American Airlines Flight 77.
• Two Broad Red Stripes: In memory of those who perished in the Twin Towers and the World Trade Center, and on American Airlines Flight 11, and United Airlines Flight 175.
• Bottom Red Stripe: A tribute to the crew and passengers who perished on United Airlines Flight 93 in Pennsylvania.
• Three White Stripes: Signifying the rescue workers, firefighters, police officers, Port Authority employees, and others who worked tirelessly during and after the terrorist attacks.
• Blue “Ground”: On behalf of Americans everywhere united together for freedom

Please join the Town of Townsend on the Front Porch of Townsend Town Hall located at 141 Main St. Townsend, DE 19734 in remembrance of the victims of 9/11 at the following times:

• 8:46 – observance of time AA Flight 11 struck North Tower
• 9:03 – observance of time UA Flight 175 struck South Tower
• 9:37 – observance of time AA Flight 77 struck the Pentagon
• 9:59 – observance of time of fall of the South Tower
• 10:02 – observance of time UA Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania
• 10:28 – observance of time of fall of the North Tower

A bell will be tolled at each of the times listed above to honor the victims, followed by a moment of silence.  

Please join us for this solemn recognition of the victims, heroes, and survivors of such a horrific day.