On Sunday, Lori (A Day in Motherhood) and Lauren (Midget Momma) and I (yes, Lori, Lauren, and Laura) took a side-trip over to the site of the World Trade Center in hopes of seeing the new memorial. Access to the memorial is still very restricted and we couldn’t get in, but we visited St. Paul’s Chapel, the small church across the street from the World Trade Center, which became a place of rest and refuge for all of the recovery volunteers.
The entire experience of being there was profoundly moving. I will let the pictures speak for themselves.
For a peek at what I was doing in New York City this weekend, visit my NYC trip preview post and my crazy Amazing Race post. More to come! Disclosure: Disney/Dreamworks paid for my trip to NYC so that I could attend the world premiere of War Horse. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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My son sang at that church after 9-11. One of the most moving memories I have of my first trip to NYC. Hallowed ground.
You’re right, the pictures speak for themselves. The first headstone seems to have an outline of a woman, that struck me.
i love the badges the most. solemn place and i love the remembrance
Beautiful collection of memorable photos! Wow!
I visited this memorial in September right after 9/11 this year. Amazing and heart breaking at the same time.
Wow…very poignant.
Your photos gave me goosebumps. Great captures!
I still can’t believe it was ten years ago! Beautiful pictures – they really captured the somberness of your visit.
Wow, really moving images. I would imagine it was a pretty intense experience to view all of this, thanks for bringing us along on the visual journey!
Thanks for reminding me. These pictures are great. The bell is my favorite.
These photos are really moving, Laura! I love the bell, candle and headstone photos, especially.
What powerful images! They really make me stop and reflect…
Thanks for sharing a a piece of your trip with us.