Remembering 9/11 at the Pentagon Memorial | Charleston News

At the Pentagon Memorial, 184 benches honor each victim of 9/11, with water flowing 23 hours 59 minutes daily—stopping only at 9:37 AM, the moment of impact. Benches face either the building or sky, symbolizing where each person was when tragedy struck. Drawing a million visitors yearly, it’s a deeply personal space for those connected to the day, like its executive director, who was 15 when his mother survived inside the Pentagon—shaping his life’s mission. Opened in 2008, the memorial stands as a beacon of resilience, mirroring the 10,000 workers who returned the next day. Now, construction begins on September 12th for a new Visitor Education Center, slated to open by late 2029, ensuring future generations remember, learn, and honor those lost—with enduring care for grieving families and the nation’s unbroken resolve. 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/743a262269ebc067