9-11 Memorial in New York City

When we were in New York City, we were very fortunate that we were able to take the kids to the 9-11 Memorial in downtown Manhattan. As we watched old footage today, we were able to place ourselves there and talk about things.  We learned more things about that day today as we read and put it all together. I really hope the kids appreciate the time we had at the memorial.

Things were a little different than when we were there four years ago, such as that we didn't have to go through three rounds of security to get in! They had taken down the six foot gates that surrounded the whole complex. The Freedom Tower was done along with the 9-11 Museum, which we did not have a chance to go in because we were there too late in the day.

Freedom Tower

One of the reflecting pools. I could sit here for hours and watch the waterfalls and read the names of the people on the sides.

So touching.

Megan and Christian.

The other reflecting pool.

We could look through the windows to the museum. I wish we could have gone in! These were pieces from the actual buildings that collapsed.  There is also a huge display of flags.  Some of these flags were hanging in the World Trade Center when it collapsed.  (We weren't the only people looking through the windows!)

Matt, Micah, and I in front of a reflecting pool. It was about 9 at night, so Micah was getting tired. He fell asleep shortly after this picture. We headed to the Brooklyn Bridge after this, and I carried him the WHOLE way there and back to the subway station!

 If anybody has a chance, they need to go see this memorial!!  Even if it is all you see in NYC. Ok, along with the Statue of Liberty. :)