For today’s Monday Window I would like to pay tribute to the Twin Towers in NYC that were destroyed on September 11th, 2001. The featured image is called “The View Facing West” and was photographed on September 10, 2002 by David Leite. It was copied from “The David Blahg” which you can find via the link.
The second photo I would like to share is of the World Trade Center lobby from August 19th, 2000. This photo is compliments of Smurfy from English Wikipedia.
I have many memories of passing though this lobby on my way to work in downtown NYC. I still find it very difficult to go to Manhattan. I think I have been there twice since that fateful day, and both times, I was very uncomfortable. That tragic attack has left a deep scar inside. We should never forget those that lost their lives that day and those sick and evil people that caused this tragedy.
Very interesting photographs! I think that the first image was shot in the ’80s; September 10, 2002 was the date of the blog post by David.
That view definitely was stunning!
Frank
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Thanks for the correction. Something came over me today that said I needed to post pictures of these windows so that everyone else would stop for a minute and think about that fateful day.
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I agree that we should never forget. And realizing the beauty in these images is a great way to remember!
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Wonderful memories! They show the imagination and creativity of people who build for the future. They also remind of the futility of those who can only destroy.
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You are right on target and message. Thanks.
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A moving post. Especially as it shows what it was like before. I’ve not seen pictures like this before.
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Thanks, Helen. It is still difficult for me to discuss what happened. It could have been me caught in the attack.
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As a Scot in U.K. I still shiver when I think of it. I can only imagine how Americans must feel.
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Oh gosh, your post took me back to that terrible, dreadful day, coming home, hearing it on the news, switching on the tv, watching, open-mouthed, not believing it was really happening. It’s something everyone, everywhere should never forget. Thank you, it made me slow down, stop and think and pray something like this never, ever happens again….
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Almost all of the terrorists were from Saudi Arabia, our supposed ally in the Middle East. I still hold that country responsible.
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