911 memorial
Our first hotel was a block away from the 911 memorial. We wondered about all of the people in the surrounding neighborhood on 9/11. Did they evacuate too? How terrifying it must have been to see the twin towers burning so close. The memorial is beautifully done with the towers shown with water cascading over the sides. Names of those that perished are listed around the edges. On each person's birthday there is a white rose placed on their name. The area around the memorial is full of art and gratitude reminding us to find joy. I enjoyed the planters, the huge Occulus building and I was amazed by the survivor tree! I find maps of an area very helpful these were huge buildings! The memorials have the foundation of the buildings with water flowing down the inside and into the center. It's beautiful and peaceful. I am not sure what the flag symbolizes by someone's name A better view of the water at the memorial A quick video to show the memorial...