9-11 Memorial holds piece of history

BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (WDTN) - A piece of American history is on its way to Beavercreek  as a permanent reminder of 9-11.

Two firefighters will soon be hauling back three tons of steel with the added weight of history.

"This is something. It's a one in a lifetime, one chance to do this. It's like you do it now, you get it right, and you're good to go," said Scott Hadley, the mayor of Beavercreek.

The piece they're bringing back once stood more than 70 floors above New York City on the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

On September 11th it was laid low about two hours after the first aircraft hit.

Now, it will rise up again as part of a planned 9-11 memorial in Beavercreek.

For the two firefighters charged with picking up the heavy load at the John F. Kennedy airport, the trip will be like a journey back in time.

They were at Ground Zero nine years ago as part of Ohio Task Force One.

"It was a significant event, beyond imagination. Even though I was there looking at it. it was bigger than I could comprehend at the time," said Chief David Young of the Beavercreek Fire Department.

Young and fellow firefighter Brian Seabold have a different mission in mind this time around.

"It's going to be a long trip, but it's for a good cause, a worthwhile cause," said Young.

The piece will eventually make its way to the site of the future memorial next to fire station 62.

The goal is to open it next year on the 10-year anniversary of the attacks. If you want a sneek peek of the piece, it will be on display at the West end of the Beavercreek Popcorn Festival starting next Saturday, September 11th.