The Importance Of Ground Zero As A Sacred Space

The aftermath of 9/11 affected many people across the country in different ways. The health of many that were near ground zero was negatively affected. There was a new found patriotism that arose from the despair, and people became more aware of their surroundings. As a result of the devastation brought on by 9/11, anyone within a reasonable distance of Ground Zero at the time of the towers’ collapse would have been exposed to the dust. The dust and debris contained numerous harmful chemicals which eventually led to health problems for those exposed to them. In addition, many concerned volunteers, contractors, and rescue workers were brought in from around the country to help in the recovery/clean-up effort at ground zero. These people were exposed to the fumes of smoldering fires as well as the dust, resulting in many health problems as well. Respiratory issues are among the most common, but many also suffer from mental trauma such as post traumatic stress disorder and depression (Geller). A good consequence

The 9/11 Memorial has about 300,000 people visit it each year, you should be one of them to. If you go to New York the 9/11 Memorial is becoming one of the top tourist attractions in the city, and I can’t see why it's not at the top already. The 9/11 Memorial is a beautiful pool with gushing water running down its sides, and within the pool there is a smaller square pool that still has water running down to it. Just to top it off, it has trees that surround the pools, just imagine it when it’s in the fall and all the leaves turn colors and the leaves may float down and into the pool. The best part about visiting the 9/11 Memorial is that it is free! You should be one of the 300,000 a year.

It would seem there would be some exceptions which would have been considered out of bounds, well, not really though. The 9/11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan is an educational and historical institution honoring the victims and examining 9/11 and its continued global significance.

The 9/11 Memorial is one of the biggest man-made waterfalls in North America. The 9/11 looks like a square pool with another pool but smaller with water running down the walls, to make it a waterfall. There are two pools that look identical that are in the same spot where the towers were. The twin towers, and the memorial are in New York City. The walls of the pools are made out of black granite. Each pool is about an acre in size and holds up to 480,000 of recycled water. 9/11 Memorial is not only a beautiful pool itself but is also surrounded by trees.

When the twin towers were destroyed in New York, Manhattan, the people with an all american dream became devastated. The survivors of the victims lost the hopes and dreams, and the security that the United States provided for its nation. We were left not only devastated, but also vulnerable. We were no longer the beacon for freedom, but rather the nation of chaos. Over 3,000 people were killed in this attack. That’s not to mention the thousands that were not killed, but left with injuries for the rest of their life, disabilities they would later die from or suffer with. For example, when the twin towers were destroyed, the debris left over caused plenty of problems for the first responders or those who lived anywhere near the towers. “Those exposed to WTC-related dust were more likely to develop respiratory symptoms, sinus problems, asthma or lung problems. One in 10 Registry enrollees developed new-onset asthma within six years of 9/11, three times the national rate. New cases were highest during the first 16 months after 9/11”. (NYC resources.) We like to believe that the people affected by this tragedy were given the proper help but the promises made by our nation were not completed. We also have been affected psychologically, for every person five people at least one of them had Posttraumatic stress disorder, even if they were not in the building itself. We were left

There have been many memorials constructed in remembrance of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The 9/11 Memorial Plaza and 9/11 Memorial Museum are located at Ground Zero. There are 16 acres at the World Trade Center, and the plaza is an eight-acre park that contains approximately 400 white oak trees and the largest manmade waterfalls in the United States. Each pool contains a waterfall, and each pool is one-acre in size. The names of each person who passed away in both the terrorist attacks on February 26, 1993 and September 11, 2001 are engraved around the memorial pools in bronze. On the plaza there is also a tree that is known as “The Survivor Tree.” It gained the name of “The Survivor Tree” when the tree was discovered severely damaged after September 11, and was removed from the rubble and given to the New York City Parks and Recreation Department to take care of it. The special tree recovered and rehabilitated, and was then placed back on the memorial in 2011. The tree still stands there today, as a reminder of resilience and survival. The museum contains exhibits, archives and artifacts, while also honoring not only those who passed away, but also those who survived the September 11 terrorist

New York: 9/11 Memorial and Museum: This memorial and museum of 9/11 was my favorite site in New York and it also taught me a few life lessons. When you first walk up to the sight there are these two breathtaking fountains in the shape of the square buildings that use to stand straight up. Then around the squared fountains the names of all the victims are written. Just by looking at the fountains it taught me the first lesson, to never take life for granted no matter the situation. Realizing that the victims arose that morning not realizing that it would be their last morning getting out of bed, it disturbs and rattles you a bit. When I sat back and just watched the water flow in the middle of the fountain, it truly hit me that these were all

On September 9th, I went to the 9/11 vigil to see what it would completely consist of, but I never would have thought I would have gotten the stories that I did. Going into the event, I expected a normal honor of all that perished during the attack on the world trade center. What I got, was an extremely personal story from President Rob Manuel about his experiences on the attacks. Little did I know, that our university president was basically an eye witness on these attacks. The majority of the vigil consisted of his story about his day leading up to the attacks, during the attacks, and after the attacks. He talked about how he was dropping off his child for daycare for the first time. Then, he went into depth about how he was close

Engraved in the front of the Iwo Jima memorial statue is the famous quote: “In Honor and Memory of the men of the United States Marine Corps who have given their lives to their country since 10 November 1775.” More than 60 years after its erection, the Iwo Jima sculpture, located in Arlington, Virginia, continues to symbolize all of the fallen American soldiers who took their last breath with honor for the freedom of the United States people. The Iwo Jima memorial sculpture was inspired by the iconic photograph of six soldiers raising an American flag post atop Mount Suribachi, a mountain along the coast of Japan, at the end of World War II in 1945. The flag raising was originally filmed by a marine sergeant, and the picture was later transformed

“The New Mecca” is an essay in which author George Saunders engraves different experiences he had throughout his Dubai trip. In the beginning he tells the readers that everything they are going to assume about Dubai is going to be wrong unless they see Dubai by themselves first. He

"I really believe that the pagans, and the abortionists, and the feminists, and the gays and the lesbians who are actively trying to make that an alternative lifestyle, the ACLU, People for the American Way, all of them who have tried to secularize America. I point the finger in their face and say: " you helped this happen. This could be if we all fast and pray this could be god's call to revival"

Self sacrifice not only helps those directly affected, but also serves as a powerful symbol that makes a difference in the world. One man who put his life before others selflessly was Rick Rescorla. A retired US Army officer, he worked at the World Trade center as a director of security before and during the attacks of September 11th. He had always suspected that the World Trade center could be a potential target for terrorists. So, on the day of the attack, Rescorla was instrumental in helping those in the building to escape. Ignoring a PA announcement that ordered everyone to stay at their desks, Rescorla ordered everyone to escape through the staircases in a calm manner. His wife, Susan, who was watching the news at home, called him frantically.

The National September 11 Memorial is a place of remembrance honoring those who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. The creation of the memorial allow people to come together to reflect on what happened there, not alone but as a community in a public space where people gather and congregate. My experience there was over all a very moving one. I believe every American should visit the memorial and take time to remember the women, men and children that lost their lives at ground

Tuesday morning, September 11 of 2001, referred to as a day to remember, the twin towers were attacked by terrorists in a hijacked plane. Thousands of lives were lost and it was a day that brought great sorrow to America. George W. Bush, the president at that time, addressed his speech to America as a nation, giving them hope that the events that took place earlier that day would not shake them but that they would come back stronger. In this essay I will evaluate Bush’s formal 9/11 Address to the Nation and discuss the speaker’s appeals to pathos, logos and ethos to convey his message that America can stand tall as one.

Driving along the highway, all eyes are drawn as a magnet to the unique building with its golden dome and unusual architecture. The Islamic Center is located at the base of a residential street in a small neighborhood. The center houses an Islamic school, a community center, an international school and the Mosque, which is the place of worship for Muslims.