FLIGHT 93 – THE AFTERMATH AND THE LEGACY
Event Date
06/18/2018
Event Time5:30 pm;
Location
Union League
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
By Tom McMillan
In his book, Flight 93: The Story, The Aftermath and The Legacy of American Courage on 9/11, Tom McMillan offers the most complete account yet written about the hijacked United Airlines flight that crashed in Somerset County, Pa. on September 11, 2001. Based on interviews, oral histories, FBI documents FLIGHT 93 – THE AFTERMATH AND THE LEGACY and personal tours of the crash site, McMillan examines the lead-up to that horrific morning; the stories of the victims who were launched into the center of history; the passenger revolt that saved untold amounts of carnage on the ground and, most likely, the U.S. Capitol; the eyewitnesses and first responders who rushed to the crash scene; the impact on grieving family members; and the legacy the story leaves for future generations.
McMillan, 61, has spent the past 22 years as vice president of communications for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League, following an 18-year career as a newspaper reporter, columnist and talk-show host., But he also is a lifelong history buff who serves on the Board of Trustees of Pittsburgh’s Heinz History Center, on the Board of Directors of the Friends of Flight 93, and on the marketing committee of the Gettysburg Foundation. In addition, he volunteers as a tour guide at the Thomas Espy GAR Post, which is named for one of his ancestors. McMillan recently wrote a book on the Civil War titled Gettysburg Rebels and has spoken at various Civil War Roundtables and historic sites. He and his wife, Colleen, live with their family in Kennedy Township, Pa.
McMillan donates all of his author’s proceeds from Flight 93 to the Flight 93 National Memorial.
Location: Union League of Philadelphia
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 10102
REGISTRATION REQUIRED – [email protected]
NO COST FOR NAVY LEAGUE MEMBERS
Time: 5:30 PM Reception – 6:00PM Event
Light Refreshments – Cash Bar
Dress Code: Business Attire – No sneakers or jeans please
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