The residents of Copper Creek Assisted Living remembered 9/11 on Monday by planting flags in front of the assisted living center and sharing memories of that day.
Getting ready for the day while watching the news.Flags line the front of Copper Creek Senior Living in South Jordan on Monday. Every resident was invited to put up a flag and share with caretakers where they were on 9/11 as part of a memorial tribute.
"It's important to let our seniors express themselves and be empowered," said Kari Daugherty, life engagement director at Copper Creek. "They are just so patriotic." Daugherty said there are 18 veterans living at Copper Creek. One of the residents was a flight attendant in New York on 9/11.
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