Gift from Russia to USA

[barb1191]

Amazing that this beautiful gift from Russia to USA didn't get much press when it was built in NJ.....b

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/r/russian-911-memorial.htm

snopes.com: Tear Drop 9/11 Monument

[dfn8tly]

That is a very beautiful and dramatic work of art. I have never seen or heard of it before. Thank you so much for bringing it to our attention.

[Pturner]

Google News shows some articles in '04 and '06 in NYT, Philadelphia Inquirer, St. Lois Post Dispatch, a few others. Coverage appears to have been limited. That does seem odd. Whatever the full story, the statue itself is beautiful.

[Skip2MySue]

Amazing that this beautiful gift from Russia to USA didn't get much press when it was built in NJ.....b

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/r/russian-911-memorial.htm

snopes.com: Tear Drop 9/11 Monument

It's a beautiful statue located at the Cape Liberty cruise port. The RCCL cruise ship Explorer of the Seas sails past it whenever coming in or going out on a cruise. Have enjoyed the view many times:clap2:
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[skyguy79]

Amazing that this beautiful gift from Russia to USA didn't get much press when it was built in NJ.....b

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/r/russian-911-memorial.htm

snopes.com: Tear Drop 9/11 Monument
The Snopes article did state:

"Contrary to the claim of the eRumor, the announcement of the intended memorial as well as its dedication did receive nationwide news coverage including a visit to New Jersey on September 15, 2005, by Russian president Vladimir Putin for the groundbreaking ceremony."

Perhaps more coverage would have been nice, but with all due respect I don't think "nationwide news coverage" warrants a "didn't get much press" status!
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