The most notable events this September were the opening of the Flight 93 Memorial Visitor Center and the kickoff of football season.
During one of West Virginia's home games, Brad Paisley made a surprise appearance and sang "Country Roads" before the national anthem. Unlucky for me, I had my first ever memory card corrupt on me during his performance. But thankfully, I carried an extra memory card by some miracle. Lesson learned: always prepare for a worst case scenario. Even today's innovative technology is still man made.
Brett Spaulding, a ranger at Monocacy National Battle Field, stands at the dedication of the Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 near Shanksville. The $26 million center opened on this eve of the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
William Battcock, a retired member of the New York City Fire Department, reacts at the dedication of the Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 near Shanksville. The $26 million center opened on this eve of the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
A man makes his way through the Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 near Shanksville. The $26 million center opened on this eve of the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
A pedestrian crosses Ligonier Street in Latrobe during a soggy Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015.
Craig Fallucco, the wine specialist at Westmoreland Mall State store, poses for a portrait inside the business' temperature controlled wine cellar on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015. Fallucco retired as sommelier at Rolling Rock about seven years ago when his mother was dying to care for her in Pittsburgh home. Eventually, he stumbled onto a part-time job at the East Liberty store and about three years ago came to Greensburg full time. Since then, wine sales have increased and Craig has developed a following including several local restaurants who have tapped him for their wine lists.
A motorcyclist cruises past a mostly complete mural on 4th Street in Jeannette on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015.
Greensburg Salem's Christian Seanor (25) stretches his leg at Offutt Field in Greensburg after a storm delayed the Greensburg Salem versus Gateway football game and others on WPIAL opening night, Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
Greensburg Salem's Imuni Wespi (88) watches his fumble against Gateway during the WPIAL football opening night on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 at Offutt Field in Greensburg. Gateway won 28-10.
Gateway's Aidan Howard barely misses a touchdown catch against Greensburg Salem's Connor Forkey (35) during the WPIAL football opening night on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 at Offutt Field in Greensburg. Gateway won 28-10.
Hempfield's goalkeeper Nate Burkhart throws the ball in the rain against Norwin on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015 at Norwin. Norwin won 1-0.
Penn-Trafford's Jared Phillips tries to gain possession from the legs of Hempfield's Ben Midlik on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 at Hempfield Area High School. Hempfield won 2-1.
Penn-Trafford's Trevor Momeyer celebrates his goal against Hempfield on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 at Hempfield Area High School. Hempfield won 2-1.
Connellsville's Tim Bish holds an American flag while listening to the national anthem prior to playing Penn-Trafford during the second week of WPIAL football on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 at Falcon Stadium in Connellsville.
Ligonier Valley's Jackson Daugherty (center) pauses for a moment in the locker room before playing Blairsville on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 at Blairsville. Ligonier Valley won 57-13.
Ligonier Valley makes their way off the field during halftime against Blairsville on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 at Blairsville. Ligonier Valley won 57-13.
West Virginia linebacker Al-Rasheed Benton (17) amps up his team before playing Liberty on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. WVU won 41-17.
West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard (3) gains yardage against Liberty safety Avery James (11) on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. WVU won 41-17.
A West Virginia tuba player sings a march after losing his horn top on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. WVU won 41-17 over Liberty.
Country musician Brad Paisley, born in Glen Dale, W.Va., listens to the national anthem an NCAA football game between West Virginia Mountaineers and Maryland Terrapins on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. WVU won 45-6.
West Virginia wide receiver Daikiel Shorts (6) catches a touchdown pass next to Maryland Terrapins defensive back William Likely (4) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. WVU won 45-6.
West Virginia wide receiver Shelton Gibson (1) celebrates a touchdown against Maryland Terrapins during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. WVU won 45-6.