Meet Veronica Christensen
The Voices From the Flag Tour continues! Today, we’ll be traveling to Joplin, Missouri with Veronica, Christensen, a New York Says Thank You Volunteer and sister of Ground Zero Superintendent, Charlie Vitchers. Veronica will be sharing a special memory from Joplin as well as her reflections on the flag. Scroll through the slideshow below to read more about Veronica's story and follow along at #VoicesFromTheFlagTour to learn more!
The National 9/11 Flag unfurled outside the Holiday Inn in Joplin, MO where those who held the flag shared their stories, 2011. © Photo Courtesy of Veronica Christensen.
Joplin, MI flag stitching ceremony. Photo Credit © New York Says Thank You Foundation
Joplin, Missouri spread from 30,000 Stitches. Art © Sally Wern Comport & Text © Amanda Davis. All rights reserved.
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