Charlottesville Honors 9/11 with Shared Artifacts | Charlottesville News

Charlottesville’s Fire Station 10 now houses sacred artifacts from all three 9/11 attack sites, turning the station into a living memorial. Fifty gathered for a moving 25th anniversary remembrance, honoring the fallen in New York, Washington, and Shanksville. The journey began in 2009 when former Fire Chief Charles Werner sparked a campaign to support families, leading to Charlottesville’s selection to receive relics. A FDNY-branded steel beam from Ground Zero became the centerpiece, but Battalion Chief David Hartman pushed for a full tri-city collection — securing a Pentagon stone on indefinite loan and a Shanksville artifact through the Park Service. During the ceremony, Werner unveiled a previously hidden World Trade Center core sample. Virginia National Bank CEO Glenn Rust reminded us that 9/11 forged national unity — a legacy preserved in these tangible pieces of history. The Fontaine Avenue station stands as a solemn, permanent tribute to resilience and sacrifice, ensuring future generations never forget. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/80819925c8e13468