Central Iowa Remembers 9/11

The city of Des Moines will honor the lives of those lost in the terrorist attacks on 9/11 with a tribute at Gray's Lake Park today.

An installation of 3,213 flags (one for each life lost that day) will stand on the west side of Gray's Lake Tuesday through Wednesday on the trail that runs from the north dock to the south shelter.

The Des Moines Parks and Recreation department along with Clear Channel Media and the U.S. Air Force came together to create the installation being called, "The Tribute Trail."

Also in remembrance, Gov. Terry Branstad has ordered all flags in the state be flown at half-staff today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to honor those who perished in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

All flags on the grounds of the state Capitol building, on flag displays in the Capitol complex, and at all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state will be flown at half-staff.

Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to do the same during this time.