As we reflect this day in history, mixed emotions arise. We all mourn for the loss of our dear neighbors, friends, and heroes who loss their lives on that horrific day. We also have a sense of relief for those who we know who made it out alive.
We all have our stories. The pictures and videos that were taken on that day deeply move us beyond words, thus the New-York Historical Society put together a 9/11 memorial exhibition that speaks for itself. The personal pictures ranging from the horrified onlookers, to firefighters, a desserted bridge, flags, pets, banners, shrines of loved ones, to smoke rising from the towers, all come together to tell one story, our story. The gallery of pictures is a work of art in itself, a perfect representation of our emotions, thoughts, feelings, hopes and aspirations for the future. This exhibit runs until the 18th of this month, therefore this might be a great destination to head over to if in the city.
May God Bless.
Here is the article…
The myriad of ways that people respond to the attacks seems to verify the desperate need to explain and contend with the event and the hopelessness of defining a universally satisfying response. Perhaps the message to take away is that peace is so utterly complex that it is beyond our grasp.