The World Trade Center complex, today, provides a fitting tribute to those who perished there in 2001.
It also gives a clear statement to the world and future generations of Americans, that from
adversity we'll find opportunity for progress. That defeat isn't in our vocabulary.
Since 2001 the Manhattan site of the terrorists' attacks has been transformed to include a
very impressive September 11 Memorial, the National September 11 Museum, six
stunning skyscrapers and the really unique WTC Transportation Hub, the Oculus.
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The Oculus, WTC 3 and WTC 4 provide a stunning backdrop for the
pool / waterfall memorial, the natural, splashing sound from which
envelopes those paying tribute in a contemplative aura.
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In the footprint of the Twin Towers, two memorial pools with
waterfalls honor each of those who died in 2001 and 1993 with
their name inscribed into bronze panels edging the memorial.
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Of the museum's various exhibits, none evokes more emotion than
reading the many postings desperately searching for information
on "missing" loved ones and listening to the last phone calls
made by some of those who could foresee their fate.
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A Callery Pear sapling, crushed and burned on
9-11, was recovered, nurtured and replanted in
2010. Its' annual blooms symbolize resilience.
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The Oculus is a futuristic, multi-level transport hub. Within the
soaring white-ribbed structure are trendy retail shops, restaurants
and various transport modes serving thousands daily.
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The attempt to destroy and dispirit has, instead, reinforced America's
commitment to its' revered values and vision that set it apart as the
Shining City on a Hill.
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