Remembering September 11, 2001

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I visited New York City once, in 2013, 12 years after the terrorist attack. I took these photos then.

One World Trade Center, photo taken 8/16/2013

a view of Manhattan and Liberty Island from the harbor

a New York City police officer and his horse represent the city proudly — A New York City police officer and his horse represent the city proudly

honoring the brave firefighters who rescued survivors and those who lost their lives doing so — While we were eating outside a restaurant, this FDNY firetruck drove by, reminding me of the brave firefighters who rescued survivors and those who died doing so

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2 thoughts on “Remembering September 11, 2001”

Wonderful pictures. We will never forget!

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Aletha Cress Oglesby, M.D. says:

September 11, 2015 at 8:29 AM

Thank you Dianna. I took these photos on my first visit to New York City 2 years ago. It was an unforgettable experience and I hope to visit again someday.

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