Remember Me Rose Garden — Attraction in Shade Township

This memorial park was established in 2009 after the families, of those who heroically lost their lives when Flight 93 went down on 9/11, donated 13 acres that border the National Park Flight 93 Memorial. The group had purchased a large parcel of land surrounding the area to ensure the area would always remain a contemplative place where their loved ones could be paid respect and remembered.

Family members and local area volunteers raise funds and give hours to maintain the garden and trails on the ground. While you may not always find an attendant on hand, visitors are encouraged to make the trip any day of the year.

Designed to be a “living tribute”, the focus is a series contemplative outdoor spaces, with many benches and paths. The park also became the home for the large cross that was erected at the crash site shortly after the event.

The garden “compass” was constructed to be seen from 30,000 feet…a guide to safe passage for those traveling over.

I visited in the winter. The snow on the engraved stones and the barren trees surrounding set an appropriate mood. However, from pictures and people I spoke with, when the roses are in bloom the gardens are beautiful and equally, though differently, impactful. We did not have time to walk through all the trail, and the grounds were a bit icy when we went, I would leave more time in the future…especially in the spring and summer.

When my son and I went, we were the only ones there. We took time to walk the stone circle and read each name. Knowing that the families had been involved in the creation of this unassuming memorial connected us to them in a different way than the larger National Park site. Making time for both in the same day made the entire experience as meaningful as it was educational. I think it is a place for those who witnessed the events of 9/11, those there in the surrounding towns who rushed to help that day…and those of us who watched helplessly from far away, to heal and keep the memories of those lost alive

The park is reliant on donations, there is a small collection box available for those with checks or cash and the group also has a website and Facebook page where gifts are accepted. They also post volunteer needs frequently and welcome helping hands whenever they...

The time and thought that continues to be spent on this beautiful tribute is awesome and greatly appreciated by those who want to honor those 40 brave souls lost on 9/11/2001. Walking the trail is so relaxing and sitting on one of the many benches reflecting on those heroes is inspiring. Thank you to all who maintain this garden and a special heavenly thanks to Ryan Cenk for his hand in supplying the benches on Ryan’s Trail! I am lucky to be able to stop and enjoy the garden often, to volunteer there, & to know the people dedicated to maintaining this...

Loved helping to clear and prune the Julia Andrew's Rose Bushes, getting them ready for their beautiful displays! It was an honor to honor these heros and be a part of beautifying this Memorial Rose Garden. Looking forward to visiting throughout the summer! Please Donate...