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America's 9-11 Memorial Quilts

Quilters Pay Tribute to 9-11 Victims, their Friends and Families

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America's 9-11 Memorial Quilts project was initiated by Jeannie Ammermann to honor victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. Jeannie's desire to memorialize those killed evolved into a multi-quilt project that has drawn volunteer quilters from all parts of the U.S.

The non-profit group does not have a major sponsor, but small businesses have donated materials to make the quilts a reality. Other donations have come from individual members, along with their pledge to Never Forget.

The largest memorial quilt, America's 9-11 Memorial Quilt, includes every victim of the 9-11 terrorist attacks.

Be sure to visit the group's Web site for more information and photos.

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911 quilts9-11 Victims Quilt on Display911 quiltsDetail: Center Panel of the 9-11 Victims Memorial QuiltVictims Quilt - Detail of Eagle Soaring with American Flag911 quiltsDetail of the Statue of Liberty on the 9-11 Victims Memorial Quilt
Quilting the 9-11 Victims Quilt911 quilts9-11 FDNY Memeorial Quilt911 quiltsDetail: Port Authority Police 9-11 Memorial Quilt911 quilts9-11 Memorial Quilt for Emergency Medical Services
911 quiltsNY State Courts Memorial Quilt911 quiltsPort Authority Staff Memorial QuiltMemorial Quilt for Port Authority StaffFlight 93 & Pentagon Memorial Quilts in Progress

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