Even though life goes on, September 11 will always be remembered in New York City. Sunday marks the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed almost 3,000 and devastated the city. A special 9/11 Memorial will be inaugurated by U.S. President Obama.
Reflecting Absence consists of a pair of reflecting pools in the footprints of the towers, surrounded by a list of the victims’ names. A memorial museum is planned for 2012.
The Freedom Tower – officially named One World Trade Center – is a 104-storey glass tower currently under construction. About 400 oak trees will be planted on the site, including the Ground Zero ‘Survivor Tree’ – a Callery pear – which was nurtured back to health.
The transformation of a Ground Zero is a testament to the resiliency and compassion of New Yorkers.