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Magical Moment 604, "9/11 Memorial"


The 9/11 Memorial held its' Grand Opening September 11, 2011. For the first time, I went with my family to see the completed project. It consists of 2 giant water falls, each flowing into a reflective pool. And each one lies in the foot print of where the North and South towers once stood. 

The Museum is still under construction, but there is a small visitor's center with artifacts from the wreckage. This particular display touched me the most.


The 2 waterfalls and reflective pools lie at the base of the One World Trade Center that is currently under construction (notice the people below for scale).



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TexWisGirl said…
i just cannot imagine the flood of emotions that sweep over you in that place. our humanity and vulnerability, and yet resolve, all wrapped up in one.
January 20, 2012 at 2:20 PM
Linda at To Behold The Beauty said…
Thanks for this glimpse of the memorial, Elizabeth. I doubt that I'll ever see it for myself. Not sure I really want to.
January 20, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Leonora said…
Thank you Elizabeth. This puts life in perspective, how precious and valuable it is. It looks like a beautiful memorial.
January 20, 2012 at 4:14 PM
Anonymous said…
I hadn't realised what was happening at the site. Thanks for the post - puts so much into perspective.
January 20, 2012 at 7:03 PM
Gary's third pottery blog said…
jeez, his lucky 2 dollar bill and melted ID????? My SIL is a union carpenter working on that site right now, putting up those exact buildings....today even, they are working a lot of OT, weekends, etc.... your pictures are beautiful, thanks for sharing
January 21, 2012 at 6:15 AM
Busy Bee Suz said…
The fountains are just beautiful....so hard to make a tribute to SO many people. I would be an emotional wreck there. Great photos!
January 21, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Steve Gravano said…
I plan to visit this spring. It must be an emotionally charged space. The family memorial at Overlook Beach, made for the families of the Town of Babylon always brings tears to my eyes. I've been there dozens of times.
January 21, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Hilary said…
Wow.. what an emotional post. The story behind the wallet is so touching. I visited Ground Zero in 2003. It was heart-wrenching.
January 21, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Melissa said…
Wow! Thanks for sharing. I'm living on the other side of the country, so not something easy to see.
January 21, 2012 at 1:24 PM
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