Snapshot Of The Memorial Park On 9/11

On Saturday morning a handful of people visited the 9/11 Memorial Park for the Montgomery County victims at the exact time of the attacks. The white roses were already in place. Someday I would like to know who leaves them.

The band of light did gradually make its way down the list of names. Although the last few years have been cloudy, Saturday’s weather was bright and sunny much like in 2001. The beam of light burns strong as it pays tribute to each life lost. The slow passing of time reminds one of that dreadful day when every moment brought lives lost and all you could do was stand in sorrow.

Nine people paid their respects after 9:00 AM. We talked about how people gathered in the park a couple of days after September 11th in 2001. Nothing was planned. No call was given. People needed to be together and the park filled with people seeking solace. Since the park served as that ad hoc meeting place, the location is appropriate for this permanent memorial. Perhaps next year more people would come together for the tenth anniversary.

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