As you can see from the photo to the left, there is still a lot of construction going at the site.
The actual memorial is beautiful and very peaceful and calming with the sound of the rushing water of the fountain. We happened to arrive right at the end of a ceremony for new police officers who just graduated. You can see them all lined up under the trees behind the fountain.
Across the street from the memorial is the new transport hub called "The Oculus". It's a building worth seeing. The soaring building creates an airy opening filled with shops and access to the subway. There is probably a lot more down there but time restraints hindered further investigation. We will have to explore next time.
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I fully understand your feelings by visiting the memorial. It has had such an impact on me too. I watched the documentary on television lately and all the horror feelings of that day came back again. It was a horrible attack we will never forget.
Sobering.
I am lost for words.
Overwhelming indeed.
Haunting.
In a few days it will be time to plan for another trip...
I haven't seen any of this -- it was all built (or at least finished) after we moved to London.
Amazing and overwhelming.
The Oculus is worthy of an hour on its own.
Great photos Sharon.
I'd want to visit there too, did it feel kind of eerie when you were there?
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