9/11 Memorial Site

New Trade Center building under construction near the site of the Twin Towers.

Today we went to see the 9/11 Memorial site and the new Trade Building at One World Trade Center that will be replacing the Twin Towers that fell eleven years ago. This was an incredibly moving memorial that recognized all of the victims who died that day...those on the four airplanes, those in the Twin Towers, those in the Pentagon and the brave men and women from the fire and police departments who gave the ultimate sacrifice to try to rescue and help those in need. All of the debris from Ground Zero has been cleared and new beginnings have begun with the new highrise in the skyline and the beautiful memorial site for us to enjoy so that "we never will forget"!!! It was a very powerful day and a special end to a wonderful NYC vacation :-))

 

An overview of what the Memorial Site looks like...two reflecting waterfalls where the two towers stood.

 

The South Pool (the largest one)

 

 

Here you can see the tablets that have the names of everyone engraved upon it. Very sobering!!

 

A close up of the deep hole in the center of each reflecting pool. Perhaps it symbolizes the hole that the country feels at the horrific tragedy and loss that we suffered that day?!

 

The church across from 9/11 site that became a haven for those working in the aftermath of the tragedy. The church has kept a small "museum" like collection of memorabilia from that time. from that

 

 

This sculpture made from material from the Twin Tower debris. Very moving!!

 

Nana and Grandpa at the 9/11 Memorial...LOVE this one!!

 

Our family :-))

 

My favorite picture from the entire trip...Nana and Grandpa with the grand kids :-))

 

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