9/11 Living Memorial Plaza

9/11 Living Memorial Plaza

A waving American flag morphing into a memorial flame
Coordinates 31°48′24″N 35°10′44″E / 31.80667°N 35.17889°E / 31.80667; 35.17889Coordinates: 31°48′24″N 35°10′44″E / 31.80667°N 35.17889°E / 31.80667; 35.17889
Location Arazim Valley, Ramot, Jerusalem
Designer Eliezer Weishoff
Material Granite, Bronze & aluminum
Height 30 feet
Opening date November 12, 2009
Dedicated to Victims of the September 11 attacks

The 9/11 Living Memorial Plaza is a cenotaph located on a hill in Arazim Valley of Ramot, Jerusalem. The plaza, built on 5 acres (2.0 ha), is to remember and honor the victims of the September 11 attacks.

Monument

The cenotaph measures 30 feet and is made of granite, bronze and aluminum. It takes the form of an American flag, waving and transforming into a flame at the tip. A piece of melted metal from the ruins of the Twin Towers forms part of the base on which the monument rests. A glass pane over the metal facilitates viewing. The names of the victims, including five Israeli citizens,[1] are embedded on the metal plate and placed on the circular wall. The monument is strategically located within view of Jerusalem's main cemetery, Har HaMenuchot.[2]

The folded part of the flag is reminiscent of the collapse of the towers in a cloud of dust. The flag morphs into a six-meter high memorial flame representative of a torch.[2][3] It is the only monument outside of the United States which lists the names of the nearly 3,000 victims of the 9/11 attacks.[4][5]

The cenotaph was designed by award-winning artist Eliezer Weishoff. It was commissioned by the Jewish National Fund (JNF/KKL) at a cost of ₪ 10 million ($2 million).[5] The inauguration ceremony was held on 12 November 2009 with representation from the US Ambassador to Israel, James B. Cunningham, members of the Israeli Cabinet and legislature, family of victims and others.[1][5]

Anniversary commemoration

The 2013 memorial for the 9/11 attacks was commemorated at Living Memorial Plaza. Families of victims and diplomats attended the event. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro commented during the ceremony: "Here, at this painfully beautiful memorial site, we are a reminder to everyone that we, Americans and Israelis, stand together in a spirit of solidarity and commitment to the future."[1]

Popular culture

Israel has issued postage stamps with the 9/11 Living Memorial Plaza pictured, as a tribute to the World Trade Center victims. Also, Israel Coins and Medals Corp issues medal for 9/11 victims with the image of Living Memorial.[6][7]

Gallery

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "9/11 Commemoration at the Living Memorial near Jerusalem". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "The 9/11 Twin Towers Memorial". Jewish National Fund. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Monument: September 11 attacks". nrg.org. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  4. ↑ "9/11 Living Memorial in Jerusalem". Jewish National Fund. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 "Jerusalem to dedicate first 9/11 memorial with names outside U.S.". Haaretz. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Jerusalem's Tribute To WTC Victims". Israel Post. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Living Memorial". morag.artvision. Retrieved February 4, 2014.

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