Flags of Valor Remember 911 Sacrifice | St. Louis News

In St. Louis, the Flags of Valor display pays solemn tribute to the 9/11 victims, with emotional firsthand accounts from Police Chief Robert Tracy and retired Air Force General Darren James. Tracy, once an NYPD officer on that fateful day, described the chaos and heartbreak of identifying victims, including the wrenching task of collecting DNA from children. General James, a C-5 pilot who immediately went into alert status, shared how the attacks felt deeply personal to those in uniform and the enduring mission to protect the nation. Each of the 7,620 flags represents a life lost, and the sound of rustling dog tags serves as a haunting, powerful reminder. These remembrance events honor sacrifice, celebrate resilience, and unite us in remembering the strength found in collective grief and gratitude. 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/e23ea03bd9ea3b91