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Garden of Reflection

© Michelle Alton

Garden of Reflection

Uploaded: September 08, 2008

Description

Our town, Yardley, Pennsylvania, lost nine of its residents on September 11, 2001, most notably, Victor Saracini, the pilot of United 175, that flew into the WTC South Tower. This beautiful park was constructed, through the dedicated efforts of a committee made up of family members of the fallen residents. See below for a description of Garden of Reflection. Pictured here are actual shards from the World Trade Center.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 8.70 mm, Model: DMC-LX2

Comments

Michelle Alton September 08, 2008

Yardley architect, Liuba Lashchyk designed The Garden of Reflection as a gathering place which invites us on a contemplative journey of Remembrance, Reflection and Healing. This memorial journey leads from sorrowful reminders of tragedy and grief towards luminous symbols of Hope, Peace and Celebration of Life.
The tear shaped forecourt displays fragments from the ruins of the World Trade Center. Etched in glass along the Remembrance Walk are the names of the 2,973 September 11 victims. The seventeen maple trees at the outer berm represent the Bucks County residents lost in the attacks, while the forty-two lights along the Spiral Walk represent the forty-two Pennsylvania children who lost a parent that day.
The Garden pathway crosses concentric undulating landforms representing the waves of change inflicted upon us. It then leads to the journey’s central destination - the Heart of the memorial - a reflecting pool encircled by a railing with the seventeen names of the Bucks County victims etched in glass. The circular shape of the pool symbolizes everlasting life and the soothing waters reflect peace. The two recessed square voids at the core symbolize the footprints of the towers, while the ascending twin fountains rise as a metaphor for the soaring spirit of the victims.
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Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic September 08, 2008

Wow, what an interesting tale. I'm sure none of us will ever forget that day. #6426934

Deb Koskovich September 08, 2008

What a beautiful presentation of this tribute, Michelle. #6426945

Douglas Pignet September 08, 2008

Great way to help us remember a day in history Michelle & one we would like to forget,Doug #6426949

Mike Clime September 08, 2008

Nice capture of this memorial and an excellent description of it for us, Michelle! #6426975

Lynn M. Whitt September 08, 2008

beautiful image Michelle... #6426983

Tiia Vissak September 08, 2008

great tones, light & pov! #6427015

Avril Young September 08, 2008

I certainly will never forget that day...thanks for the interesting story about it...Beautiful work and presentation Michelle.. #6427022

William C. Raco level-classic September 08, 2008

That is a day that none of us will, nor should, ever forget.
Powerful photo and narrative, Michelle #6427132

Paul E. Earl September 08, 2008

Certainly a day that lives in our collective conscience. A terrific image and tribute! #6427158

Manuel Barrera September 08, 2008

well composed, colors and clarity are excellent, beautiful place to sit and contemplate, I guess:) #6427179

Barbara Waldoch September 08, 2008

Beautifully captured, Michelle! #6427325

frank w. degenhardt September 08, 2008

Michelle- Love the story behind the picture. Excellent and informative. YOur gallery just keeps getting better and better. Love the look and feel of your work.
Fabulous lighting, clarity, colors, and composition #6427623

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict September 08, 2008

Lovely image of this awesome dedication park, Michelle.

Dominick #6427748

Mukesh Srivastava September 08, 2008

9-11 is an unforgetable day, which all citizen of every country can't forget and NEVER forgive. Great image. Love the contrast and the tribute. Thanx a lot Michelle for presenting this image. It's my fav.... #6428302

Brett Dolsen September 08, 2008

Wonderfull composition and description Michelle!!A day the world will never forget and a great dedication for the family and survivors.Brett #6429343

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 08, 2008

Beautiful dedication and fantastic capture, I remember that morning, first thing I saw on TV when I got up. #6430813

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 08, 2008

great dedication and capture Michelle... #6431360

Michael Lynch September 09, 2008

Beautiful photo and great tribute ! #6431658

Joseph N. DiGilio September 09, 2008

Very well taken, Michelle. This is a lovely dedication to all those we lost and all we lost on that fateful day when our lives changed forever. #6431816

Derek D. Dafoe September 09, 2008

Great stuff Michelle!! I remember when they took some of the steel for this, never seen what they actually done with it! #6431830

Bill Knaps September 12, 2008

Very interesting and a beautiful tribute Michelle. Bill #6445362

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