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| This is the
main entrance. The inscription reads: "We come here to remember those who were killed, those who survived and those forever changed. May all who leave here know the impact of violence. May this memorial offer comfort, strength, peace, hope and serenity." |
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| This is a shot
of the 9:01 gate. Below is a shot of the 9:03 gate. These gates frame the moment of destruction - 9:02 - and mark the formal entrances to the memorial. The Survivor's Tree is to the left and the empty chairs are to the right. |
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| This is a shot
of the 9:03 Gate. The fences where people left their expressions of grief are behind the gate. |
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| This is a shot
of the fences where people left expressions of grief and support. |
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| This is
another shot of the fences where people left expressions of grief and support. |
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| This plaque
tells the story of the hand-painted message seen below. Click on the image to see it full size. |
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| This message
was spray painted by one of the Rescue Workers on the day of the bombing. |
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| A view of the
Empty Chairs representing those who lost their lives. |
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| Another view of the Empty Chairs. |
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| A view of the
Empty Chairs and the Reflection Pool. The Reflection Pool is approximately 1 inch deep with a black marble bottom. |
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| This is the
Survivor's Tree. This American Elm survived the blast and symbolizes the spirit of survival and hope. Survivors were taken here for medical treatment on the day of the bombing. The tree dates back to the 1920's. |
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| These tiles
were hand-painted by children from all over. |
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| The Survivor's
Wall. These pieces of granite were salvaged from the Federal Building. They are attached to to only portion of the Federal Building still standing. |
