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  • October 3, 2001: AAmericans United Flag Across America-a cross-country run from Boston to Los Angeles. Spirit, charity fundraising event by airline employees, military to mirror planned flight paths of AA Flt. #11 & UA #175.
  • October 11, 2001 12:00: Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift kicks off first leg of cross-country U.S. Flag relay.
  • October 12, 2001: Groton, CT - Flag relay kicks off in Boston, seeks to honor those lost in September attacks...
  • October 24, 2001: Jackson, MS - Flag relay determined to reach Los Angeles continues west on way to visit Monroe, Shreveport, LA; Dallas on 10/27 and Oklahoma City on 10/29.
  • October 25, 2001: Shreveport, LA - Flag relay determined to reach Los Angeles continues west on way to Shreveport, LA; Dallas on 10/27 and Oklahoma City on 10/29.
  • October 27, 2001: Dallas, TX - Flag Relay Continues West On Way to Dallas on 10/27 and Oklahoma City on 10/29 Seeks to Honor Those Lost in September Attacks, Support Troops Overseas and Raise $1 Million for Families of Persons Killed
  • October 30, 2001: Oklahoma City, OK - Flag relay determined to reach Los Angeles tours through Oklahoma City, Cordell, OK. University of Oklahoma President Boren, Representative Watts participate in country-wide effort to encourage nation. Flag runners pause at Oklahoma City National Memorial; hear prayers, lessons of healing and recovery from terrorism.
  • November 5, 2001: Albuquerque, NM - Flag relay determined to reach Los Angeles on Veterans Day leaves tours through cheering crowds; US Rep. Heather Wilson runs with flag, hails patriotism of New Mexico participation in country-wide effort to encourage nation. Flag continues west, heads toward Arizona. Organizers announce that families of the air victims will run “last mile,” followed by all State flags; run will finish as “one nation, under God, indivisible.”
  • November 6, 2001: Albuquerque, NM - Flag Continues West Toward Los Angeles Through Cheering Crowds in New Mexico; Flag Runner, Rep. Heather Wilson (R-N.M.), Hails Patriotism of New Mexico Participation
  • November 8, 2001: Los Angeles, CA - Nation-wide flag relay to reach Los Angeles on Veterans Day. Organizers announce that families of the air victims will run “last mile” followed by all State flags; with 50 state flags in trail, run will finish as “one nation, under God, indivisible.” Organization calls on California leaders to receive flag after 3, 872 mile foot-journey. California Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante to preside at ceremony.
  • November 11, 2001: Los Angeles, CA - Flag run completes 3, 872 mile journey. Families of crews and passengers killed on 9-11-01 "complete the trip" for their loved ones. Organization announces future fundraising, documentary plans.

 

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