9-11 memorial statue in The Villages

[alemorkam]

This memorial stands in front of the fire station on Morse Blvd across from the Sarasota driving range. It is beautiful.

[DeanFL]

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thanks for the photo reminder. We're in that neighborhood often - will definitely stop and, no doubt tear up. 20 years - in some respects it seems like 5, but always have those visions.

Hopefully this will be the last time we will need to create a memorial due to terrorism in our great country. But, unfortunately with recent matters in the Middle East... very concerned. sad.
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[PugMom]

:pray:

[Stu from NYC]

Had no idea it was here, thanks for sharing

[Wyseguy]

Every year, at this time, I have trouble sleeping. There are certain sights (obvious) and sounds that haunt me twenty years later. I remember afterwards, being down on the West Side Highway with the volunteers. The VAST majority of US citizens came together. Every car had a US flag attached to the window. There were lines of people que'd up to give blood. A short twenty years later and we are divided. The US Flag "triggers" some. Classrooms replace Old Glory with the LGBTQ+ flag. So very sad.

[manaboutown]

Thank you again for a beautiful shot and for a thoughtful reminder.

[Davonu]

Thanks for the reminder…I am going to be there later today to donate blood. I will make a point to stop by.

By the way, there are still open slots for blood donations. :)

[Yvetteperry]

Thank you for taking the time to post this beautiful picture.

[NoMo50]

Beautiful. Never forget those who gave all that day.

Let's just hope certain factions don't advocate tearing it down.

[DaleDivine]

This memorial stands in front of the fire station on Morse Blvd across from the Sarasota driving range. It is beautiful.

Yes, living in the Village of Charlotte, I go by this memorial everyday and am so glad TV has this as a reminder. I saw volunteers placing hundreds of flags in front of the fire station yesterday as we remember those who sacrificed all for this act of terrorism.
And I hope we never have to build another memorial such as this one.
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[Davonu]

Just to add to the beautiful op...

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Beautiful. Never forget those who gave all that day.

Let's just hope certain factions don't advocate tearing it down. care to share ???

[rduval]

Thank you