Monday, March 23, 2009

9/11 Memorial

My cousin emailed this to me yesterday. He wondered why it was never given publicity. I don't recall any either. My daughter said that it looked familiar to her but she did not remember where she saw it. That does seem strange. In any case, I thought I would post it for those not familiar with it.

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This is a gift that was given to the United States of America by the people of Russia, to commemorate those who died in the attack on the World Trade Center on 9/11.

It is called "Monument to the Struggle Against World Terrorism" and the artist is Zurab Tsereteli.

The tear drop is a very impressive tribute and is located across the river, directly in line with the Statue of Liberty.

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12 comments:

  1. DarylMarch 23, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Alas there's nothing in here to see

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  2. Ramblings of a Villas GirlMarch 23, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Hi! There are no pictures. Lisa

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  3. kenjuMarch 23, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    No photos here, Bobbie. I have seen it, though. I got it in an email.

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  4. DianneMarch 23, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    I'm having the same problem - assumed it was my PC

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  5. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    I couldn't get any pictures either, but I Googled it and found some. I had no idea it was there!

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  6. LisaMarch 23, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    actually, I just realized you can read it if you select the text...

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  7. storytellerMarch 23, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Hmmm ... I see the photos and agree it's a most impressive gift, but I wasn't aware of it previously. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  8. maryt/theteachMarch 23, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    I haven't ever seen it before, bobbie. Thanks for bringing it to light! :)

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  9. Sylvia KMarch 23, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    I couldn't see the pictures earlier, but can now and they are a lovely tribute, but wonder why so few people know about them??? I have to admit that I didn't. Strange times, I guess. Anyway, thanks for sharing these, they are lovely! and it is good to know.

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  10. DianneMarch 23, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    it's beautiful Bobbie!! I have to find out exactly where it is and visit it

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  11. betty-NZMarch 25, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Sad that it wasn't more publicly recognized. such a beautiful tribute.

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  12. betty-NZMarch 25, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    I can understand why I didn't hear in NZ, but it's strange that no one from the US sent it. thanks for posting about it.

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