It's an annual tradition led by volunteer John Vinson, who first started a memorial at the corner of Jefferson Boulevard and Locks Drive with just 14 flags in 2003.
"We have a flag for each one and the country they were from," Vinson said.
Wednesday morning, volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got to work placing each and every flag one by one.
"I think it's just important people remember that and how precious life really is," Vinson said. "A million tears have poured out here on this field."
"I built these years and years ago," Vinson said about the towers. "In fact, they've been touched up so many times the paint is probably thicker than the wood."
Vinson started the West Sacramento tradition 23 years ago and other volunteers have helped him keep the memorial growing every year since.
Still, health and age have slowed Vinson down over the years.
"That's probably the main reason I did it one more time is because it was the 25th anniversary this year," Vinson said.
At 23 years old, he was not alive during the 9/11 terror attacks but represents the next generation who do not remember, but recognize the events of that day all the same.
Ferguson plans to join the United States Navy in the near future.
Barbara Morris brought her young granddaughter and said when she sees the flags she thinks instantly of sacrifice.
It has become a place to heal over the years for both those with direct connections to the 9/11 attacks and those without any.
"One of the things I'm really kind of strict about is I don't let people talk about politics or religion here. I want to keep it real simple," Vinson said.
The memorial will continue to grow over the next few days as volunteers add to it. It is expected to be finished by Friday, September 11.
Anyone who wants to volunteer is welcome to come out and all are invited to stop by the site and pay their respects.
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