March 28, 2024

Des Moines to use flags to honor 9/11 victims

DES MOINES (AP) — The city of Des Moines plans on placing more than 3,200 flags near a popular lake to honor victims of 9/11.

The Des Moines Parks and Recreation said the “Tribute Trail” at Gray’s Lake will feature 3,213 individual flags to represent the victims. They will be placed 10 feet off the trail on the west side of the lake.

Officials will place the flags Wednesday. They will be removed on Monday.

The parks and recreation department is collaborating on the project with Clear Channel Communications and the U.S. Air Force.