9/11 Memorial Unveiled and Open to the Public
9/11 Memorial Unveiled and Open to the Public
Over 650 people attended the 9/11 Memorial Dedication. (photo provided by Stefan Krusze)
Provided by: North Metro Fire Rescue
Over 650 people attended the 9/11 Memorial Dedication. (photo provided by Stefan Krusze):Buglers David Burkhardt and Rich Duston of Buglers Across America play 'God Bless America'. (photo provided by Stefan Krusze):BC Jack McDonnell of FDNY addresses and thanks the Colorado community. (photo provided by Stefan Krusze):Broomfield Police and North Metro Fire personnel prepare to unveil the 9/11 Memorial. (photo provided by Stefan Krusze):A young spectator traces 'Twin Towers of Light'--the bas-relief of New York City after the devastation of 9/11. (photo provided by Stefan Krusze):The crowd admires the life-size fire fighter sculpture which contains a piece of the World Trade Center at the base of the metal he leans upon.
Contributed by: North Metro Fire Rescue on 9/12/2006
On September 10, 2006, the North Metro 9/11 Memorial Committee unveiled the permanent 9/11 Memorial in Broomfield, Colorado adjacent to the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library at 3 Community Park Road. Attendance to the ceremony overflowed the Broomfield amphitheater-the crowd was estimated at over 650 attendees.
Prior to the unveiling of three life-size bronze sculptures and three bronze bas-reliefs on Memorial grounds, spectators were able to hear from individuals who directly experienced the attacks on 9/11. Major General Ronald Crowder from the Colorado National Guard was visiting Washington D.C. on the day the Pentagon was struck and spoke of the images he can vividly recall today. Battalion Chief Jack McDonnell of the New York Fire Department emphasized the gratitude he and his colleagues felt for the Colorado community that was able to show their love and respect through the building of such an inclusive and appropriate Memorial-distance has no relevance in this national tragedy. Finally, sculptor Reynaldo "Sonny" Rivera spoke of his experience on 9/11 and his passion to create a memorial that honored those that died and created a sacred place for reflection and healing.
After the formal ceremony, the North Metro Fire Rescue and Broomfield Police Honor Guards led the community around Community Pond to the Memorial grounds-where police and fire personnel stood in pairs guarding each of the six covered pieces. Sculptor Sonny Rivera gave the signal and all of the coverings were removed allowing these attendees to be the first to see the permanent 9/11 Memorial.
The Memorial contains 45 tons of red flag stone, beautiful landscaping, three monoliths that are 8' high and 10' wide that each hold a bronze bas-relief which depicts one of the three crash sites, and three bronze sculptures ranging in weight from 1,000 to 2,300 pounds. On the back of each monolith is a bronze plaque with the names of the victims who died in each corresponding attack site. Finally, a 300 pound piece of the World Trade Center is placed for the public to touch at the base of the fire fighter sculpture.
The 9/11 Memorial is now open and free to anyone wishing to visit.
Proud
It hit us hard, but we did not fall.
It made us weak, but we did not give up.
It broke our hearts, but we did not surrender.
No matter how hard we are hit, not matter how weakened we get, we are one, we are strong, we are proud.
We are America.
Dedicated to those 9/11 hurt the most. Bailey Howes of Broomfield, CO, 9-10-06.
Over 650 people attended the 9/11 Memorial Dedication. (photo provided by Stefan Krusze)
Provided by: North Metro Fire Rescue
Over 650 people attended the 9/11 Memorial Dedication. (photo provided by Stefan Krusze):Buglers David Burkhardt and Rich Duston of Buglers Across America play 'God Bless America'. (photo provided by Stefan Krusze):BC Jack McDonnell of FDNY addresses and thanks the Colorado community. (photo provided by Stefan Krusze):Broomfield Police and North Metro Fire personnel prepare to unveil the 9/11 Memorial. (photo provided by Stefan Krusze):A young spectator traces 'Twin Towers of Light'--the bas-relief of New York City after the devastation of 9/11. (photo provided by Stefan Krusze):The crowd admires the life-size fire fighter sculpture which contains a piece of the World Trade Center at the base of the metal he leans upon.
Contributed by: North Metro Fire Rescue on 9/12/2006
On September 10, 2006, the North Metro 9/11 Memorial Committee unveiled the permanent 9/11 Memorial in Broomfield, Colorado adjacent to the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library at 3 Community Park Road. Attendance to the ceremony overflowed the Broomfield amphitheater-the crowd was estimated at over 650 attendees.
Prior to the unveiling of three life-size bronze sculptures and three bronze bas-reliefs on Memorial grounds, spectators were able to hear from individuals who directly experienced the attacks on 9/11. Major General Ronald Crowder from the Colorado National Guard was visiting Washington D.C. on the day the Pentagon was struck and spoke of the images he can vividly recall today. Battalion Chief Jack McDonnell of the New York Fire Department emphasized the gratitude he and his colleagues felt for the Colorado community that was able to show their love and respect through the building of such an inclusive and appropriate Memorial-distance has no relevance in this national tragedy. Finally, sculptor Reynaldo "Sonny" Rivera spoke of his experience on 9/11 and his passion to create a memorial that honored those that died and created a sacred place for reflection and healing.
After the formal ceremony, the North Metro Fire Rescue and Broomfield Police Honor Guards led the community around Community Pond to the Memorial grounds-where police and fire personnel stood in pairs guarding each of the six covered pieces. Sculptor Sonny Rivera gave the signal and all of the coverings were removed allowing these attendees to be the first to see the permanent 9/11 Memorial.
The Memorial contains 45 tons of red flag stone, beautiful landscaping, three monoliths that are 8' high and 10' wide that each hold a bronze bas-relief which depicts one of the three crash sites, and three bronze sculptures ranging in weight from 1,000 to 2,300 pounds. On the back of each monolith is a bronze plaque with the names of the victims who died in each corresponding attack site. Finally, a 300 pound piece of the World Trade Center is placed for the public to touch at the base of the fire fighter sculpture.
The 9/11 Memorial is now open and free to anyone wishing to visit.
Proud
It hit us hard, but we did not fall.
It made us weak, but we did not give up.
It broke our hearts, but we did not surrender.
No matter how hard we are hit, not matter how weakened we get, we are one, we are strong, we are proud.
We are America.
Dedicated to those 9/11 hurt the most. Bailey Howes of Broomfield, CO, 9-10-06.
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