We all had such a fun time together! My In-laws took us to Liberty State Park for a picnic and to see the sights. That area is so beautiful! The first part of the park they took us was the area more dedicated to the Armed Forces. There were military statues and flags all raised high. We walked to the bridge area to get an awesome view of the Hudson river where you can see Lady Liberty right across. That was the closest I have ever been to her. She was absolutely beautiful even from across the river!
After our picnic, they took us down to another part of the park. This area was dedicated to the New Jersey 9/11 victims. They called it the Empty Sky memorial and out front of it was two salvaged pieces of steel from the towers. It was so beautiful and very humbling. I had chills while I was strolling between the walls reading the etched names of the victims. I was even more thankful for my life!
Empty Sky Memorial - Freedom Tower to the left of memorial.
What I learned from my sister-in-law is that if you look in between those two walls of the Empty Sky Memorial walls, the open space is where the Twin Towers stood. Also, at the ends of each wall was an etched message. It read:
"Empty Sky: New Jersey
September 11th Memorial
On the morning of September 11, 2001, with the skies so clear that the Twin Towers across the river appeared to be within reach. The very essence of what our countr stands for - freefdom, tolerance, and the pursuit of happiness - was attacked. This memorial is dedicated to New Jersey's innocent loved ones who were violently and senselessly murdered that day at the World Trade Center, The Pentagon and in Shanksville, PA."
Freedom Towers across the Hudson
Freedom Towers in the making
Sounds like a fun weekend! The Empy Sky memorial would have given me chills too- I can't wait to see Freedom tower once it's finished
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