If you have recently tuned into the news, you probably know about the completion of the 9/11 memorial. This memorial consists of a reflecting pool and a wall to honor the men and women who lost their lives that day. The memorial has been placed directly were the World Trade Center once stood. Specifically at Ground Zero.

Multiple commercial jets were overtaken by terrorists in the Al Qaeda group, led by Osama Bin Laden. This group targeted the twin towers and crashed the 2 commercial jets directly into the towers, which soon crumbled to the ground. 1000’s of lives were lost during that 1 attack. A small time later, another jet came into contact with the Pentagon. Which also caused the deaths of many. The last plane was rumored to have been targeting either the White House or the Capital Building. However,  the 2 buildings were saved by a few brave men aboard the plane which thrashed out at the terrorists, which I thought was amazing, then they tried to land the plane, but crashed.

Now in New york, stands the beautiful reflecting pool and the memorial wall. On the 10 year anniversary of the attack, people fill the grounds to mourn the loss of loved ones. I think that building a memorial was a great idea, because the people who died that day deserved some sort of recognition, and the reflecting pool was a great add-on. Although it may have made people feel worse because they had to remember the dreadful day, depending on the person, it is a meaningful memorial.  Overall, I do think that the anniversary project was good for New York, it made it look good, and it helped the city feel remembered.

~Alex Shoop