RECOGNIZING THE KIWANIS CLUB OF MARIETTA AND ITS 9/11 FIELD OF FLAGS MEMORIAL AT KENNESAW MOUNTAIN NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK

On 2026-09-14, Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA-11) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING THE KIWANIS CLUB OF MARIETTA AND ITS 9/11 FIELD OF FLAGS MEMORIAL AT KENNESAW MOUNTAIN NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD " in the House.

RECOGNIZING THE KIWANIS CLUB OF MARIETTA AND ITS 9/11 FIELD OF FLAGS MEMORIAL AT KENNESAW MOUNTAIN NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E912] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE KIWANIS CLUB OF MARIETTA AND ITS 9/11 FIELD OF FLAGS MEMORIAL AT KENNESAW MOUNTAIN NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK ______ HON. BARRY LOUDERMILK of georgia in the house of representatives Monday, September 14, 2026 Mr. LOUDERMILK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Kiwanis Club of Marietta and its 9/11 Field of Flags Memorial at Kennesaw Mountain National BattlefIeld Park, as our Nation marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. First organized by the Kiwanis Club of Marietta in 2002, the Field of Flags has become a solemn tradition of remembrance in our community. This year marks the sixth installation of the memorial, with 2,977 American flags placed on the grounds of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, each representing an individual life lost on September 11, 2001. The memorial is made possible through the efforts of members of the community who gather to carry and place the flags. On September 11, 2026, the Kiwanis Club will hold its 25th Anniversary Memorial Service, during which the names of all 2,977 victims will be read aloud. The flags will remain on display through September 19 as a continuing tribute to those whose lives were taken. For more than two decades, the Field of Flags has brought the Marietta community together to reflect upon the values of service, sacrifice, and unity. This tradition seeks to ensure that younger generations understand the significance of September 11, 2001 and remember the men, women, and children who were lost, as well as the courage demonstrated by first responders, servicemembers, and private citizens throughout our Nation. Chartered in 1930, the Kiwanis Club of Marietta has a longstanding tradition of service to children, families, and the broader community. I commend its members, volunteers, community partners, and all those whose continued support has sustained the Field of Flags and preserved this important tradition of remembrance. In further recognition of this solemn anniversary, an American flag was flown over the United States Capitol on September 11, 2026, at my request, in honor of the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and in recognition of the Kiwanis Club of Marietta's 9/11 Field of Flags Memorial at Kennesaw Mountain National BattlefIeld Park. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the memory of the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and in recognizing the Kiwanis Club of Marietta for its enduring commitment to ensuring that our community and our Nation never forget. ____________________