Whilst in New York with my daughter over the 10 year anniversary weekend we of course went off to see the new memorial called “Reflecting Absence” which was opened to the public two days ago. It’s main features are two pools on the footprints of the fallen towers with accompanying waterfalls. The names of the dead are inscribed in the bronze that surrounds the pools. People who worked or were on the same plane together and subsequently died together are grouped together.
Seeing the names of so many dead is incredibly moving. It is a peaceful place for family, friends and visitors to simply pay their respects and mourn the dead. What a tragic image of the father falling to his knees after finding his son’s name that went viral on Sunday. It simply stated everything that is so tragic about war and attacks and unnecessary killings and premature death. Simply a parent suffering because the loss of a child:-
The biggest flag in history added for the 10 year anniversary service:-
and the memorial en route:-
“May we never forget”:-
I didn’t get any close up photos of the memorial waterfall itself. Security was too tight and there were too many people. It was the first day it was open to the public and you needed a pass. Most of the public were family members that day:-
Expat Mum
September 14, 2011That photo of the dad is incredibly moving isn’t it?
Family Affairs
September 14, 2011So sad x
English Mum
September 15, 2011What an amazing experience it must have been to move amongst the people at the memorial. Thanks for sharing x
karen
September 15, 2011Great photos of the memorial, which I think is really beautiful, and all the other moving aspects of NYC at this time. Seems you are having an amazing experience all round.
i’ve been very busy reading all the way back in your blog. I feel for you with the university/careers/that time of life starting.. been there, still doing it, even though we are a few years ahead of you on this one!! Not easy!