TYSONS, Va.–PenFed Credit Union has partnered with the Military Women’s Memorial to support the 9/11 Remembrance Relay honoring the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the 177 servicewomen who have died in combat zones since.
The relay will pay tribute to these heroes with a 177-mile walk from the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Penn. to the Military Women’s Memorial at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery.
Led by PenFed Digital’s Vice President and Chief Content Officer Andrea McCarren, a former journalist, the credit union said PenFed Digital will produce content along the relay route featuring military women heroes from all branches of service and highlight their stories of bravery, service and sacrifice. The digital content will be shared on the Military Women’s Memorial and PenFed social media channels taking followers from around the world on a virtual journey of remembrance.
Seeking ‘Inspiration’
“We are honored to partner with the Military Women’s Memorial to remember our nation’s military women heroes who fought and sacrificed for our freedom,” said James Schenck, president/CEO of PenFed Credit Union and CEO of PenFed Foundation. “They left behind families, loved ones, and most importantly, legacies of strength, bravery, and patriotism. We hope Americans from all over the country gain inspiration from these stories. And we ask all servicewomen, past and present, or their family members, to share their stories of service with the Military Women’s Memorial through its interactive, online database. It’s important that we always remember and continue to honor the brave women who served our great nation.”
Those interested in supporting the 9/11 Remembrance Relay can visit https://womensmemorial.org/ to register for the virtual relay.
Other Ways to Pay Respects
“The day can also be remembered by taking a walk around the neighborhood to remember 9/11 and the sacrifices made over the past two decades, or by simply pausing for a few minutes to reflect on the day,” PenFed said.
PenFed added servicewomen past and present are encouraged to visit the Memorial’s website to learn more about the Memorial, register their service or that of another Servicewoman, and to explore the exclusive member benefits.