9/11 Flag jumps

[ksjumper 0]

I would like to make a call to action to USPA, dropzones, and demo organizers to sanction flag jumps everywhere this coming Sunday, the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America. If you have the ability, set aside time that day to make this happen...... because we remember and will never forget. Our dropzone will be doing the jump at 12 noon. Whether you have a big flag or little flag, this is something we need to do.

[diablopilot 2]

I like this.

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[FreeFallFiend 0]

Skydiver with Munhall ties to be part of Ground Zero ceremony

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/dailynewsmckeesport/s_755285.html

Fiend

I am about to take my last voyage, a great leap in the dark. - Thomas Hobbes.

[matthewcline 0]

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Skydiver with Munhall ties to be part of Ground Zero ceremony

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/dailynewsmckeesport/s_755285.html

We have been practicing for several weeks in full show mode as well as months in the small part mode.

I like the idea of as many DZ's as possible doing some thing local like the OP asks!

Matt
Veteran and Member, Team Fastrax

An Instructors first concern is student safety.
So, start being safe, first!!!

[startskydiving 0]

Team Fastrax will have 18 jumpers will exit above lower Manhattan from an altitude of 8,500 feet. Ten of these jumpers will be carrying American flags ranging in size from 500sf to 7800sf
Gene

[Zymurdoo 0]

I was hoping to get my flag up in the air on Sunday but our transponder is on the fritz and the plane will be AOG until Monday. Anyone wanna fly up to P85 and make a low pass?

Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings!
CWR #23
(It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

[Jockeyshifter63 0]

Outstanding! I hope this happens everywhere.
Blue Skys everyone.

[BillyVance 34]

Sure hope that this demo gets off the ground properly without Homeland Security being an ass.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[PhreeZone 14]

I've been told by a few of the jumpers on this that DHS does not seem like they will now approve of it due to increased terrorism concerns in NYC and DC.

Yesterday is history
And tomorrow is a mystery

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[PhreeZone 14]

http://www.wlwt.com/news/29134711/detail.html

Skydivers' Plan To Bring Flag To 9/11 Memorial Grounded
Homeland Security Nixs Parachute Jump

Yesterday is history
And tomorrow is a mystery

Parachutemanuals.com

[jrmrangers 0]

What a bunch of assholes. i understand the whole security thing but this would have been an awesome sight to see. I had plans with a bunch of people to go to the park where they were supposed to land

Wait , I pull what first?

[ksjumper 0]

Sorry to hear about the cancelled jump. It would have been memorable. Blue Skies patriots! Thank you.

[Rstanley0312 0]

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http://www.wlwt.com/news/29134711/detail.html

Skydivers' Plan To Bring Flag To 9/11 Memorial Grounded
Homeland Security Nixs Parachute Jump

That sucks! Well we will be doing a flag jump at our DZ.

Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it.
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[bclark 0]

This would have been a fine tribute to those lost on 9/11/01. Hope that plenty of people show up to see them locally.

Obtrusive government angers me at all times.

[elias123 0]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/september-11-attacks/8757213/American-skydivers-pay-tribute-to-911-victims-with-giant-flag-display.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2036352/9-11-Memorial-events-Skydivers-tribute-victims-Ohio-airport.html

I'm terribly sorry if this has been posted before.
Seems like they did the jump at another location.

"In a mad world, only the mad are sane"

[BillyVance 34]

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/september-11-attacks/8757213/American-skydivers-pay-tribute-to-911-victims-with-giant-flag-display.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2036352/9-11-Memorial-events-Skydivers-tribute-victims-Ohio-airport.html

I'm terribly sorry if this has been posted before.
Seems like they did the jump at another location.

Done at their home base.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[Throttlebender 0]

And it was Impressive. Norman Kent shot footage along with 5 other videographers. The compilation should be beautiful.
Very proud of Team Fastrax

Life expands or contracts in proportion to one's courage. ~Anais Nin

[JCW1966 0]

Ran across this 9/11 formation skydive on CNN.

Video:
http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-673211


Pics:
http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-673024