Remembering 9/11 at the Pentagon | Dayton News

One hundred eighty-four lives lost on 9/11 are honored at the Pentagon Memorial, where 125 benches face the building for victims inside and 59 face the sky for those aboard Flight 77. Water flows constantly—pausing just one minute at 9:37 AM to mark the moment of impact. Each bench is angled to trace the plane’s path, inviting visitors to reflect by reading names and gazing in the direction of their fate. Joe Kornhoff, executive director and survivor’s son, shares how his mother’s survival shaped his life’s mission. A new Visitor Education Center opens late 2029, offering deeper remembrance and learning. The memorial stands as a testament to resilience—echoing the Pentagon’s own rebirth after its construction began on 9/12/41, with workers returning the next day, including Kornhoff’s mother, to rebuild America’s heart. 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/e0f4c354088d948a