9/11/17

"Hello, Tomorrow.  We never forget what has gone before.  Yet our eyes have always been on the possibilities ahead."  --World Trade Center construction site



9/11 Memorial Museum


One World Trade Center




Headed toward Liberty Park only to find more barricades.  9/11 Museum and Memorial Closed to General Public until 3 o'clock









World Trade Center, as close as I could get, shown with traffic for perspective.  The building is enormous!



Back side of Memorial Museum, Flags at Half Staff


Construction site at Memorial and Museum



 
 
THE WEDGE OF LIGHT, Day of Remembrance
On 9/11 each year, weather permitting, the skylight of the Oculus will be opened to allow the sun to fill this entire space.
 
The Oculus is situated at an angle in contrast to neighboring buildings and even the entire grid of the city, thereby allowing the light to shine directly overhead and for the sun to move across its axis at the precise time the second tower collapsed.
 
On this day, we remember the innocent lives lost and recognize the acts of selflessness and courage by so many.  Please join us in remembrance of the victims and heroes of 9/11.

 
 


Wedge of Light at Fulton Center/WTC Station




Looking toward Fulton Center Station


Looking toward WTC/New Jersey PATH Station



Reflection of the Empire State Building near Bryant Park


World Trade Center lights as seen in Brooklyn




















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