September 11, 2008
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Ground Zero
One of the things I wanted to see the most during our trip to New York City last December was Ground Zero. The only other time I had been to NYC was in March 1998, before 9/11 was more than just another date on the calendar and the World Trade Center was just another couple of skyscrapers.
We weren't the only tourists to visit Ground Zero that day, as it is clearly a place on everyone's Must See list. For seven years now, people from all over the world have visited the scene of a most tragic crime, and even on a cold winter's day in December, it wasn't the wind that sent chills down my spine. The spirit of hope, freedom and rebirth is very much alive at Ground Zero and in the city of New York. I thought it appropriate to post a few pictures and videos from our trip, in honor of today.
The void where the Towers once stood:
Just one of many American flags hanging all over the worksite:
A simple wooden cross, love from across the pond:
Ladder Co. 10 faces Ground Zero. They lost six men on 9/11:
From the police museum:
Comments (3)
Where was that monument? I don't remember seeing it when we were there 3 years ago. We're going in 2 weeks and we'll probably go by there again.
The ironwork? It is under scaffolding adjacent to Ladder Co. 10. It's really beautifully done.
Enjoy your trip!! (Go for a run in Central Park!)
This kind of post is truly awesome! Thank you for posting these pictures/videos. Such poignant tributes, sights and thoughts are very powerful! We haven't been there, but certainly have been drawn closer by your visit.