The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is selling challenge coins depicting the World Trade Center in an effort to fund the 9/11 memorial, which features an artifact from one of the towers that collapsed the morning of the attacks.
The artifact was mounted and dedicated on Sept. 9, the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the twin towers of the World Trade Centers in New York.
The artifact will be the centerpiece of a permanent memorial, including a concrete platform with four flagpoles representing the United States, Tennessee, military and urns representing the four planes used in the attacks.
Memorial bricks will also surround the platform.
An antique-shaded bald eagle in front of the U.S. flag is depicted on the face of the coin. “Heroes live forever” and “We remember 9-11” are etched around the front of the coin. On the back is the 9/11 monument with the American flag as the background, inscribed with the dedication date of 9-11-11 and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.
Coins measuring 1.75 inches cost $25 for one of the 50 numbered coins and $10 for a coin that is not numbered.
People who wish to purchase a coin may order through the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page or in person at 940 New Salem Highway in Murfreesboro.
Residents may also call Deputy Greg Dotson, who is coordinating the monument construction for the Sheriff’s Office, at 615-904-3033.
“The coins make great stocking stuffers,” Dotson said. “It’s beautiful. The primary reason for getting the coins is to continue fundraising for the memorial. We hope to make enough to finish the project, (which was) started last spring.”
Deputy Jim Noe said the challenge coins originated in the military and were given as a sign of appreciation or as recognition to ranking officers.
The coins were purchased without using taxpayer money, and so far, private donations have funded the memorial’s construction, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Memorial bricks are also still available at $50 for a 4-by-8-inch brick with 15 letters on three lines or $100 for an 8-by-8-inch brick with 15 letters on six lines.
“This coin could be a permanent reminder of the monument,” Dotson said. “It’s my belief that our grandchildren or great-grandchildren will cherish these coins as much as you will today.” |
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