Memorial Park

            Memorial Park 

                As a class, my professor took us to Memorial Park for a visit to what used to be the Twin Towers. In this place near Wall Street, they’ve created a memorable visit. A place where many that died on September 11 tragedy, are honored. In this park there are many trees that were planted, its walk way is of tile/stone like. There are also two great enormous pools. They are both nicely framed, on these frames the names of the people that died are engraved. Inside these pools, there is water running down, like a waterfall, very impressive, and pleasant to the eye.

            It is very interesting to the architects creation, and way of thinking. I believe the pools are both shaped in a square like shape because that was the shape of the twin towers. Four walled buildings. The reason for the waterfall, I believe it is representing all the tears shed for those people and the disaster that truly changed America. When you look in the pool, and just gaze, you start thinking so many things. It becomes peaceful and a sense of sadness fills the air. When you hear the waterfall, you start picturing that day, and what you can imagine it was like. Not a very nice thought, but it’s reality, and what happened. There are also relatives of the people that died that go visit the park, so it’s best that you pay your respects, because they could be standing right next to you!

            It’s sad, but a reality, and I believe the memorial park was a great idea and a great way to honor the people that lost their lives on September 11, 2001. It was a great experience, but not only can people reflect on the past but can see the future, on how America is slowing raising, healing, and finding ways for closure to move on honorably.