The money raised through GoFundMe will be used to repair and re-light the Colrain 911 American Flag Memorial 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.

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.

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.

2026 will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. 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.

The money raised will be used to accomplish that goal. Thank you for contributing to our effort to save this beloved landmark.

Update, Memorial Day (5/25/2026): With donations received so far, we have rebuilt the support structure and flooring behind the Flag, and have begun clearing 12 years growth of wild brush from the field in front. The electrical system has been checked out and service resumed.

Update, August 15, 2026: 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!

Update, September 6, 2026: The Flag has been repainted and it looks fantastic! The new neon tubes were put on and are ready for relighting!

All donors are invited to attend the 9/11 25th Anniversary Ceremony and Flag relighting on Friday, September 11, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The ceremony will take place at the pasture below the Flag, at the corner of Greenfield Rd and Coombs Hill Rd in Colrain. Parking and a wagon shuttle are available just up the road at Pine Hill Orchards, 248 Greenfield Rd, Colrain.

To those who have donated - our thanks and gratitude. To those who are considering - please give so that Glowing Glory will stay lit for years to come!