TWA 800 memorial seeks funds on eve of anniversary
Loved ones are remembered at the TWA Flight 800 Memorial at Smith Point Park. (July 18, 2007) Credit: Newsday, 2007 / Thomas A. Ferrara
Tomorrow marks the 14th anniversary of the TWA Flight 800 disaster, and sadly, the financial burden of caring for the memorial has fallen on a dwindling corps of volunteers.
To address a shortage of funds and manpower, a Friends Committee has been organized to secure money for upkeep of the TWA Flight 800 International Memorial at Smith Point County Park, which has stood since 2002.
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If you'd like to help, send your donation to TWA Flight 800 Memorial Endowment, P.O. Box 1061, Clifton Park, NY, 12065.
Saturday's memorial service at Smith Point County Park will begin at 8 p.m.
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