Ground Zero flag returns to NY

Of all the memories on September 11, 2001, the photo of three firefighters raising the American flag at ground zero sticks in the minds of many.

The man said he had seen a documentary about the disappearance and believed he had the missing flag.

Firefighters raised the flag amid the ruins of the World Trade Center shortly after the attack.

Two years ago, the flag was turned in by an unidentified man at a firehouse in Everett, Washington.

A week later, Meltzer’s episode on the mysterious disappearance of the ground zero flag ran on the History Channel’s spinoff, H2.

The identity of the man who returned the flag remains unknown.

Everett Police Chief Dan Templeman said “our detectives concluded that there was enough compelling evidence to determine that this was likely the ground zero flag”.

Exactly how the flag ended up across the country and the identity of the person who turned it in remain a mystery but it’s back.

“Oh my gosh! I figured it was incredibly patriotic for one thing”.

Schneck began by taking samples of dust particles off the flag. If you would like to discuss another topic, look for a relevant article. He added that he understands that the flag in the photo has become an important symbol for some – “If finding the flag is important to people and helps them heal, that’s terrific”, he said. Schneck’s analysis determined that the debris and particulates on the flag and halyard were consistent with debris and particulates from ground zero.

“An item of this potential significance?” I can’t even say this is the best picture I ever took. “As we prepare again to pay tribute to those who were lost, this flag is a timely reminder of the spirit of our heroes and the resolve of a great city and great nation”.

The analyst deduced that the two flags were the same size, were made from the same material and had other similar qualities, according to the Times. He said he is no hero and that Americans should all remember the victims, first responders and 9/11 families.

“Now with the amount of attention that’s being given to it, we suspect that there will be leads that come in”, said Former Everett Police Detective Jim Massingale.