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Scouts Honor 9/11 With 2,977 Flags

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Photo credit: Nicolette Bove

On Saturday Sept. 6, local cub scouts gathered to plant 2,977 flags in the lawn of Massapequa Park Village Hall as a tribute to honor 9/11 victims; one flag for each life lost. Five larger flags symbolized the loss of five Massapequa residents.

“The idea to plant the flags came from Tim’s Florist in the village of Massapequa Park around the time of the first anniversary of 9/11,” said Andrew Kaufman, Assistant Scout Master. “Some scouts were helping out on their own and then Troop 660 was asked to take over.”

It took a few hours to stake each flag, but it was time well spent.

“The display serves as a remembrance to all, to not forget those who perished that day,” said Kaufman.

Some scouts, especially the younger ones, were not even born 13 years ago, and learned about the tragedy and the importance of the flags.

“As the scouts become older, they understand the significance of this and help in passing it on to younger scouts,” said Kaufman.

For a bird’s eye view, the perfect spot to spectate is atop the Massapequa Park train station platform. The beautiful scene serves to not only demonstrate national pride, but to never forget those lives lost.