A Visit to the 9/11 Memorial
It’s been 19 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. For many of us, it feels like only yesterday. The events of that day changed our country forever. And for those of us who were old enough to remember, they changed our lives forever as well.
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. It was a moving experience, and I wanted to share it with my friends.
The memorial is located at the site of the World Trade Center, on the southern tip of Manhattan. The area has been completely transformed since 2001. Where once there were two massive towers, there is now a peaceful park with trees and gardens.
In the middle of the park are two enormous reflecting pools, each one nearly an acre in size. They sit in the footprints of the original towers, and each pool is lined with granite panels inscribed with the names of the nearly 3,000 people who died in the attacks. Waterfalls cascade down the sides of the pools, and on a sunny day, they sparkle in the sunlight.
The atmosphere at the memorial is one of quiet reflection. There are no crowds and no noise—just the sound of the waterfalls and the rustle of leaves in the breeze. It’s a place where you can go to remember and to honor those who were lost on that fateful day.
If you ever have a chance to visit New York City, I highly recommend taking some time to visit the 9/11 Memorial. It’s a moving tribute to those who lost their lives, and it’s a reminder of how far we’ve come as a nation in the past 19 years.
It’s been 19 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. For many of us, it feels like only yesterday. The events of that day changed our country forever. And for those of us who were old enough to remember, they changed our lives forever as well. A few weeks ago, I had the…
It’s been 19 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. For many of us, it feels like only yesterday. The events of that day changed our country forever. And for those of us who were old enough to remember, they changed our lives forever as well. A few weeks ago, I had the…