The terrorist attacks of 9/11 not only brings back memories of horrific tragedy on that fateful day, but it also brings strong feelings of unity and patriotism from American citizens. A group of people in Cache and Weber Counties have created a virtual memorial to commemorate the events from that day and the period of recovery the United States endured since the attacks. Jennie Taylor, executive director of the Major Brent Taylor Foundation, is working with about 40-50 volunteers to create this exhibit where people can walk into the exhibit and see photos, videos, and recoding of the media coverage from Sept.
11, 2001. “We all got together to talk about what we could do to remind Americans, young and old, of the sense of unity that arose from the 9/11 tragedy. The foundation is named after Brent Taylor, the former mayor of North Ogden, who was killed while serving in Afghanistan in 2018.
While the original exhibit was put together in Weber County, the display has made its way to the Cache Valley in recent years. The purpose of the 9/11 Project is to bring community members together. The event draws students of all ages; political and business leaders; educators and elected officials; as well as military, medical, fire, and police professionals.
Hundreds of volunteers work together in collaborative manner to make this memorable memorial come to life. Few community events have this level of depth and breadth for civic engagement. The Weber State University Historical Society .
