September 11 Memorial

I have often driven past the sign for the Garden of Reflection, September 11 Memorial in Bucks County, but it took hunting for Seward Johnson sculptures to find the time to go to it.

Love how these benches are lined up as if
they are listening to the "musician," when they are
probably always there pointed towards the reflection
pond.

Some steel from the Towers

Mini memorials of all faiths

Even upside down,
we never forget

The park is much larger than this tiny corner. We were fortunate to not lose anyone in the 9/11 attacks, but many people in this area were not so fortunate. Though I find I need time to recover from a day in NYC, the reality is people from our area commute there daily (or at least they did before COVID). Others would have close friend and family members who perished that day. According to the website, 18 people from Bucks County perished. This is Official Pennsylvania Memorial to the victims of the terrorist attacks -- which leads me to wonder if every state has one, and where are they. There is a National Park Service site in further west in Pennsylvania in honor of those who crashed flight 93.  

Two decades later, the park is also used for biking, running, playing tennis and pickleball, as well as quieter activities such as reading. Around 9/11 each year they host a 5k run in remembrance. 

The memorial garden is worthy of a longer visit.