The Flight 93 National Memorial, located in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, is a quiet and remote site, far from the bustling cities that dominate the American landscape. Despite its seclusion, it draws over 300,000 visitors each year. These visitors come to walk the path the plane took on September 11, 2001, and to stand in the field where 40 people—passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93—lost their lives. Gordon Felt, whose 41-year-old brother Edward Felt was one of the victims, told CBS News that it is meaningful to see so many people take the time to visit the memorial. He attended a recent National Park Service ceremony at the site, where the memory of those who died was honored. Gordon Felt has long wanted people to understand the story of what happened aboard Flight 93. Twenty-five years ago, when the plane crashed near Shanksville, the reason for the crash was unknown. As a CBS News reporter covering the event, the journalist who first reported on the crash stood in the field where the plane fell and used flight data to reconstruct the plane’s path. He noticed that the plane had turned from its original course near Cleveland, Ohio, and continued toward Washington, D.C. This led him to believe that the plane might have been heading toward a target in the nation’s capital. The journalist described a strong feeling that something important had happened in the sky that day—something both tragic and noble. We now know that Edward Felt and the other passengers and crew of Flight 93 made a brave decision to fight back against the terrorists who had taken control of the plane. They stormed the cockpit, preventing the plane from being used as a weapon, likely heading toward the U.S. Capitol. Gordon Felt said that the hope after September 11 was that the American flag would continue to fly proudly over the Capitol. Paul Pisano, who worked at the Capitol that day, said it is hard to imagine what might have happened if the passengers hadn’t acted. He visited the memorial’s Wall of Names, pausing before each name to honor those who gave their lives. On September 11, 2001, the world watched in horror as the attacks unfolded. But as the days passed, it became clear that America had already responded—through the courage of those on Flight 93. Their actions reminded the world that even in the face of terror, there was a spirit of resistance and resilience that would not be extinguished.