HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Students at two Hanover County schools planted thousands of American flags in front of their respective schools to honor those tragically killed in the 9/11 attack.
According to Hanover County Public Schools, students in the Mechanicsville High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps planted 2,977 American flags in front of the school to honor the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, which is an annual tradition for the school.
The school division took to Facebook on Thursday to share that Mechanicsville High’s neighbors — Bell Creek Middle — also placed American flags in front of the school to honor the victims of 9/11.
“We remember those who lost their lives,” the school district wrote in the post. “We honor the first responders, families, and countless individuals whose lives were forever changed. And we remember the humanity, compassion, courage, and unity that emerged in the aftermath. May these flags remind our students and community that even in the darkest moments, incredible strength comes from standing together.”
Sixth-grade American history students placed the flags, which a community member donated, school officials said…