Steel Voices Calling™
Universal language: standing firm, resolve, and evidence, for a thousand years
World's largest Carillon - 105 bells ascend the surviving monolith and give the victims a voice
Honor Roll - color-coded names & titles are etched in skyscraper glass near the Fountain of Life
Gold Sculpture - softens the starkness of the steel; sending a message of HOPE to future generations
Crystal Tears - paint a rainbow of color on the memorial mall, symbolizing three thousand innocent faces
VIP Retreat - where 9/11 Family Members can whisper the name of their loved one…and that name will glow
Sacred Ashes - are protected in a sanctuary below a water-covered skylight; WTC steel refracts high above
Reminiscent to Pearl Harbor, the WTC surviving twisted steel speaks the universal language of tragedy, resolve
and
fight for freedom. It's a national treasure, international icon and the only architecture that survived Ground Zero.
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You have truly touched this mother's heart and I know my son Carl would love the memorial.
Maybe one day I'll get to whisper his name. From the bottom of my heart - I thank you.
What a magnificent memorial! I wish New York would build something this beautiful.
I will gladly pass this on to other 9/11 families.
- Joan Molinaro, Mother of FDNY Firefighter Carl E. Molinaro, Ladder 2 -
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Fire Chiefs
"Survivor's Corner" is the only memorial design that reflects the
feelings and
spirit of those initial days.
We all thought that the WTC facade, cutting into the earth, would be saved as an international memorial,
honoring the lives lost , global unity, and marking time of an innocent era.
Department Endorsements from around the Country
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- in memory of Waleed Iskadar, flight 11 -
I would be honored to whisper my son's name - at this beautiful memorial.
So the World will never forget what happened on September 11, 2001...
My wife and I thank the entire WORLD MEMORIAL team for the huge efforts and innovation ideas.
May the Lord be your guide and give you the strength and the perseverance to realize this project.
We have signed the WTC Steel Memorial Petition and I pray that it will come true
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It is extraordinary and attention to detail is wonderful...
I wish LMDC presented this conceptual design to our 9/11 Family meetings.
For example...from a peaceful safe-haven that overlooks the GZ Memorial Promenade,
a 9/11 family member could whisper the name of their loved one
and that name would light up on the
WTC honor roll.
Very Creative!
- BRAVE & FINEST -
Barbara Lang, Founder of heroes-nogreaterlove and Liaison to the Families of 9/11
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- The Simple Truth -
Absolutely Wonderful!
Wendy Wall, Recording Artist, The Simple Truth |
Incredible!
The steel says it all.
We must erect the surviving iron and stand up for freedom and the American dream.
- 4th Generation Iron Worker of America -
Johnny Finamore, Local 40 NYC Ironworker, 25-year builder of NY skyscrapers and WTC
His crew dismantled the remaining "Survivor's Corner" pillar from WTC north footprint, 1PM, December 22, 2001
Following GZ recovery, Johnny was later injured
while constructing the new PATH train station
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I would dearly love to see this Memorial built!
As represented in the 3,000 crystals, I can still see my friends peering out of those WTC windows.
This all about New York, standing firm against the terrorists and paying respects to my fallen comrades.
- GZ Fire Fighter Vincent Forras, permanent disability from worked the pile -
Founder of Gear UP Foundation, saving lives by sending recycled rescue equipment to developing countries
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Survivor's Corner + Carillon Bells + Memorial Tears = Steel Voices Calling
Designed inspired out of over 7,000 e-mails from around the globe
WTC Carillon: Six rings every Tuesday morning (8:46, 9:03, 9:37, 9:58, 10:03 & 10:28), Quarterly Westminster Chime,
Annual tolling of 11ft base bell, and special performances of the world-largest 7-octave instrument
Education Center, Memorial Park & Nursery dedicated to 3,251 children who lost a parent that infamous day by promoting tolerance and goodwill to future leaders of all nations. Finally, the healing journey meanders through a National Park lined with tall trees, emblazoned with color of 95 International flags; each representing a nation that lost a citizen. Surround and contrast this international tribute with a skyline of Manhattan brilliance.
Dedicate the lives, dreams and resolve of September Eleven…
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Design Proposal
