Wyoming State Library featuring Silent Heroes exhibit

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (PRESS RELEASE) – The Wyoming State Library is presenting Silent Heroes, an exhibit made to honor the firefighters who served on 9/11 and those who serve today, as well as those in the armed forces.

The exhibit features 14 flags and nine pictures spanning from before 9/11 to the aftermath.

Silent Heroes is free and open to the public at the Wyoming State Library, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit will be on display until Monday, Sept. 11.

Mr. Jawors Jr. created the exhibit in 2003 where it was first shown at Fort Riley, Kansas. He began the project to both inform and remind viewers about 9/11, as well as for personal reasons.

Jawors Jr.’s inspiration stems from two generations of family, including himself, who served as first responders and in the armed forces. Further propelling his project forward was the loss of friends who served in the Beirut Bombing.

Jawors Jr. was also involved in photography. He took graphic design courses which led him to working for a CSM in Bosnia where he photographed the Bosnia gate.

“Unity, meditation, and communication,” said Jawors Jr. in response to why it is important to show historical exhibits such as the 9/11 Silent Heroes exhibit.

The exhibit has also been shown in numerous places throughout Florida and Colorado. Jawors Jr.’s goal is to show the Silent Heroes exhibit in all 50 states.

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