Wordless Wednesday: The 9/11 Memorial at Yankee Stadium

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Taking photographs in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium was as tough as being there. It was hot and crowded and everybody had his or her legend of choice to photograph. My nephew Adam and I found ourselves in the corner looking at this one. There was a shaft of intense sunlight that illuminated the twin towers and left the rest in shadow. This is quite a compelling memorial to those who perished on 9/11 and those who did their very best to help.

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  1. A fitting and beautiful memorial Sandy. Happy WW

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  2. Thank you for sharing that -- I still get goosebumps remembering that fatal day and all those who lost their lives so needlesly. OK, got to stop as now I am crying. . . but I appreciated the reminder of their sacrifice am am so glad to be an American.

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  3. Awesome photo Sandy. Gives me chills.

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  4. An important moment with your boy, captured in a wonderful photo/post.

    Well Done, Sandy. Aloha-

    Comfort Spiral

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  5. touching photo, the light and shadows are effective

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  6. I am sure there are a lot more thoughts and prayers around this memorial than words. Lovely photo.

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  7. A powerful photo Sandy! It is a very compelling piece! It is a poignant reminder of that terrible day!

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  8. Hardly a day goes by that I don't remember 9/11 and the twin towers.

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  9. A wonderful memorial honoring victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. happy WW!

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  10. Wonderful photo. Amazing how the right light happens to be in place. Great WW capture.

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  11. Great shot...love it. Happy WW:)

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  12. Remind us of the sad day...

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  13. Leaves one with a catch in the throat and chills overall...
    Sandi

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  14. Anonymous11:35 PM

    beautiful shot in memory of very sad day.

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  15. The sunlight adds a lot to a very nice memorial.

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  16. A powerful image - looking at it I feel a deep silence and respect.

    --and thank you for visiting my Little Writer blog. Very kind of you!

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  17. Very cool!
    Happy WW!

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  18. That is a very powerful image, and does evoke the time. It still gets me.

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  19. It's beautiful. Happy WW Sandy!

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  20. An unforgettable unfortunate event. The monument is very tastefully depicted.
    I love you story about the wild horse! What a cool experience thanks for sharing it. Happy WW

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  21. I loved that you shared this photo. Definitely Wordless worthy. No explanation necessary.

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  22. Very nice... and very touching too.

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  23. What a beautiful picture. Very touching. Happy WW. :)

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  24. What a beautiful picture. Very touching. Happy WW. :)

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  25. Anonymous3:54 AM

    All I can say is that it brings tears to my heart and pain to my soul...
    Its been years since the damage and the mending still hasn't found its place in our lives..
    Beautiful picture...R.I.P all angels!
    Happy WW..:)

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  26. It's a very emotional photo !

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  27. Brings back a flood of memories. Glad you shared this.


    http://blondesherry.blogspot.com/2009/08/ww-who-needs-toys.html

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  28. I read conspiracies of 9/11

    I feel so sad that so many people had died whether ever the conspiracies are true or not.

    You are right about the longhouses, they are getting shorter and shorter, the younger people don't like staying there.

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  29. That's a poignant memorial.

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  30. Wow... This really suits Wordless Wednesday...

    (thanks for your nice comment!!)

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  31. It was a sad moment when it happened. It is still sad when it is remembered every year.

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  32. Wow! very moving shot and memorial.

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  33. Sandy: That was a neat plaque for certain.

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  34. Anonymous11:56 AM

    Wonderful image!

    Happy WW!!

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  35. You did it justice.

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  36. Very nice story behind the photo... nice entry for WW!

    Happy WW!

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  37. Great image with a powerful light in memory of that terrible day.

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  38. That must have been an emotional trip back in time, both good as well as bad...
    Thank you for sharing this moment of reflection, Sandy.

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  39. What a great shot. I always love your photos.

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  40. great capture of the memorial, kinda chilling somehow!

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  41. The light in your photo is just perfect for the subject. It inspires the appropriate reverence.

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  42. A powerful image of the memorial. It really is amazing how the sunlight illuminated the towers.

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  43. I'm so moved by all the 9/11 memorials. It's good we don't forget.

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  44. Sandy,
    I cannot imagine seeing this in person, I would have been honored. What a lovely post for this week!

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  45. I didn't know there WAS a 9-11 memorial at Yankee Stadium. Thanks for sharing ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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