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Lucky Pilot Remembers 9 11 Heroes | Peoria News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Washington honored the nearly 3,000 lives lost with a solemn ceremony at the Veterans Memorial helicopter in Washington Park, bringing together veterans, first responders, and community members. Retired F-16 pilot Heather Penney, known as “Lucky,” shared her harrowing experience that day when she and her crew were scrambled to intercept Flight 93—only to witness the heroic passengers who thwarted the attack. Penney, one of the first female fighter pilots, praised the unsung heroes on board, whose bravery saved countless lives. The event featured flag ceremonies…
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