remembrance

There is a beautiful memorial to the victims of 9/11 in Bayonne Harbor, New Jersey, just across from the Statue of Liberty. Its beauty is reflected in its art as well as its very human and enduring sentiment. It is a testament to the will of humanity to persevere over those that would destroy us, and it was given to the people of the United States by the people of Russia.(That's a photo of the memorial on the left.) Our media true to form has been too busy reporting on the trash they find important to make us aware of this treasure, which as usual does not serve our interests or the public good. 

This impressive memorial “To the Struggle against World Terrorism”  (often called "TEAR DROP") was given to us by the Russians to honor those who died in 9/11, and it is a grand statement against terrorism. The monument is also known as the "The Tear of Grief,"  "The Teardrop Memorial," and "The Memorial at Harbor View Park." It is the work of world-renowned Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who reportedly spent close to $12 million of his own money to produce, and help cover the shipping and assembly of the memorial on its American site. 

Today we honor our veterans, but we also remember our women and men who are serving and fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

 "Women are engaged in combat, flying fighters and attack helicopters, manning machine guns on patrols and earning awards for valor. They have forever dispelled the macho myth that only men can cope with the violence, tedium and stress of warfare." ~John Cloe Anchorage Daily News