<div><strong>The money raised through GoFundMe will be used to repair and re-light the Colrain 911 American Flag Memorial</strong> located on Coombs Hill in Colrain, Massachusetts. The Colrain Memorial was built in November 2001 as a reminder of the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington D.C., and Shanksville, PA, that took place on September 11, 2001.
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<div>The Memorial is a 16ft x 20ft painted American flag. It is located high on a hillside overlooking the Connecticut River Valley. When it was originally built, the flag was illuminated at night with glowing neon lighting that was visible for miles.
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<div>The neon lighting failed about ten years ago, and the support structure needs some maintenance. Trees and undergrowth have started to hide the view of the flag from the valley.
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<div>2026 will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. <strong>Our goal is to have the Memorial repaired and re-lit by that date to remember the lives that were lost and to commemorate the spirit of unity and common purpose that inspired the Memorial’s construction.</strong>
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<div>The money raised will be used to accomplish that goal. Thank you for contributing to our effort to save this beloved landmark.
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<div><strong><em>Update, Memorial Day (5/25/2026): </em></strong><em> With donations received so far, we have rebuilt the support structure and flooring behind the Flag, and have begun clearing 12 years growth</em> <em>of wild brush from the field in front. The electrical system has been checked out and service resumed.</em>
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<div><strong>Update, August 15, 2026:</strong> The broken neon tubes have been taken down and new ones are on order. Delivery is expected next week. In meantime, the brush clearing continues, yard by yard. On Thursday 8/13, Daniels Land Management arrived and and cleared a huge chunk of brush. Now the Flag is clearly visible from northbound on Greenfield Road. Many thanks!
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<div><em>While we've made good progress, there is still much to be done. </em>
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<div><em>The Flag face needs re-painting and there is more brush to be cleared.</em>
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<div><em>To those who have donated already - our thanks and gratitude. To those who are considering - please give now so that Glowing Glory will be ready to glow again on September 11, 2026!</em>
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