Patch Readers Remember The Twin Towers
The iconic beacons were both the subject and a backdrop to tens of thousands of photos for the 30 years they stood sentry over lower Manhattan.
During the summer, Patch began collecting readers' photos of the World Trade Center, a growing gallery in tribute to the Twin Towers.
As the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks draws near, we'll be remembering New Jersey residents who died that clear September morning.
But we also wanted to pay tribute to the towers—iconic symbols of hope and prosperity—when they stood tall and proud, dominating the New York City skyline.
We asked and you delivered, sending in more than a hundred photos statewide that represent your favorite memories: the shimmering skyline at nightfall, the view from lazy, summer boat rides on the Hudson, the towers standing in the distance as everyday life—farmers' markets, picnics, Yankee games—carried on.
And then they were gone.
Here are some of those memories from readers across the state. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Jim
12:51 am on Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Honor the dead. Investigate building 7. Tom Keane. Our former govenor called the 9/11 commission a fraud. We must have the answers.
9/11 was a stand down false flag operation. Dont take the history you are taught in school at face value.
WheresTheBallot
6:54 am on Tuesday, September 6, 2011
@John Kinnevy and @Jim
I find it absolutely appalling that the both of you would insinuate that the tragic events of 9/11 where anything more than a bunch of radical religious terrorists out to kill innocent Americans. Do you both believe that the government is hiding a flying saucer in area 51 too?
redheadfromjc
4:50 pm on Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Thank you wherestheballot....Americans should never forget what happened on that tragic day and absolutely never forget who is responsible (and it was NOT the US government) ...may God bless America and keep us safe!!