ROME, N.Y. –AmeriCU Credit Union and the U.S. Army have teamed up to bring the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit to Griffiss Technology Park.
The exhibit features artifacts from the World Trade Center and guided tours from New York City Firefighters who responded to Ground Zero on September 11th. FDNY Firefighters share their stories of what happened that day and the days after, bringing history to life. The 83-foot tractor-trailer transforms into a 1,100 square foot exhibit which features World Trade Center Steel, aluminum façade from the buildings, radio transmissions from first responders, and items found in the rubble after the Twin Towers collapsed. Since 2013, the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit has traveled the country educating Americans about what happened that day.
“AmeriCU Credit Union is honored to co-host Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit with the US Army. This cause speaks to our military roots as an organization. AmeriCU was founded on Griffiss Air Force Base and has over 70 years of experience serving our armed forces and their families,” said Ron Belle, AmeriCU president and CEO. “By sharing a piece of history, we are building stronger connections with our community. Every day, America’s military members and first responders selflessly put their lives on the line to keep us safe and free. The exhibit is