How many times have you been asked?
What were you doing on the morning of September 11th, 2001?
The past few days have been quite emotional as we embarked out to New York City to honor those who lost their lives ten years ago. Everywhere we saw signs of patriotism. And signs of support.
Look familiar? How about Ecto-1 running out of this house? Walking towards Ground Zero we just happen to come across this firehouse...Hook & Ladder 8 of the FDNY is actually stationed here.
It never crossed my mind while I was there to wonder how old the church was. And on 9/11, it stood its ground as the world across the street came tumbling down all around. Here are some tombstones just west of the front doors of St. Paul's Church. I was offered to place a ribbon with a small, heartfelt note anywhere on the grounds that one day will be part of a quilt.
Took the boat ride to see The Statue of Liberty up close. The city's size is impressive. The tallest building in this photo is the new Tower 1 of the WTC, still under construction.
Just inside the doors of FDNY's Engine 8, Ladder 2 and Battalion 8. One of many memorials we saw that weekend.
Just around the corner from Engine 54, Ladder 4 and Battalion 9, now stands a memorial fountain with the names inscribed on the sides. Spoke with one firefighter from this house and was told that they lost the whole Battalion that day. Sad to say, I'm sure they weren't the only one.
Just a glimpse of our trip to New York. I guess I'm not surprised how just a short visit could inspire someone to change things about themselves. I pretty much did the day we arrived home. Thank you New York.
Byrge
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