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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

A White Rose, at the World Trade Center Memorial

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Photo by myself at the World Trade Center Memorial.

While downtown, I had to stop by the World Trade Center Memorial, which is open to the public year-round. Above, the reflecting pool by the south tower footprint. Surrounding the water are bronze plaques, laser cut with the victims' names.

It was very hot, and the grounds were full of people. I learned that the grounds keepers place a white rose by each person's name on his or her birthday.

There were a few roses there that day. It was a very quiet and touching gesture.

Related posts: Remembering Ten Years Ago, Today, Salvaged, from the World Trade Center, and Night View, at the World Trade Center.
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5 comments:

  1. AndyJuly 29, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    It is a stunning reminder.

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  2. biebkriebelsJuly 29, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    That is very touching and thoughtful to remind the birthdays that way.

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  3. RedPatJuly 29, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Very moving.

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  4. s.cJuly 30, 2015 at 4:47 AM

    Touching and one make more impression then a whole bunch. Thanks for showing Kitty.

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  5. abbieAugust 16, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    I actually took this photo too, the white roses are a lovely idea.

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