9/11 Memorial – The Survivor Tree

by Maheen Athonu

Hi guys,

These are a couple of pictures of the 9/11 memorial.

Besides the two pools, I also found the Survivor Tree really interesting. It’s a pear tree that miraculously survived the September 11 attacks. It was preserved for replanting and now stands as a symbol of hope and rebirth for many people.

article about the tree

It’s interesting to note how the tree looks incomplete, with a gap on one side of the tree.

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