WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell issued the following press release:

SEATTLE, WA - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) attended a ceremony at T-Mobile Park for the opening of Legacy Plaza, which includes a Tribute to 2001 Statue commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11th. The statue depicts Mariners players Mike Cameron and Mark McLemore raising an American flag after the team's win and clinch of their division on Sept. 19, 2001, eight days after the terrorist attacks.

Sen. Cantwell released this statement:

"In the wake of the horrific 9/11 attacks, with our region still in shock, Mike Cameron, Mark McLemore and the 2001 Mariners created an iconic moment of healing and unity. The statue unveiled today depicts th...