By Deaflegacy
There are many memorials in September 11 to those whom were lost in the September 11 terrorist attacks. But the one made by Geena Zackerly-Magic (geena.zackerly) stands out for it's size and design. Once at Stagg Island for several years, which got it the name "Stagg Island Memorial," it was recently moved to the Yellow River sim. On every anniversary of the attacks, there are at least two ceremonies at the memorial. This Tuesday September 11, I attended one.
Before the ceremony began, Geena advised us to turn our environmental
setting to midnight. She would explain that each wall at the
memorial contains every name of a precious life lost that day. The
individuals on the Airlines, in the World Trade Center and in the
Pentagon were all on the walls. Geena would explain that there is an eternal flame
signifying the light of these souls and keeping their memory forever
alive. Above the eternal flame rotates the Earth. “This signifies
that all countries were impacted by this terrible tragedy. We lost
people from all nationalities, colors and creeds that day.” said
Geena . “Evil does not
discriminate. Angels at each other guard all the individuals honored
here.”
“The two recessed waterfalls
represent the footprint of each building.” Geena pointed out. “The beam of light in each footprint
signifies each tower and are intended to light up the heavens for our
loved ones as a guiding beacon to eternity.”
Geena went on, "The two recessed waterfalls represent the footprint
of each building, The beam of light in each footprint signifies each
tower and are intended to light up the heavens for our loved ones as
a guiding beacon to eternity.
"Andy Bernheim (andy300uk) is honored
and proud to wear the uniform as well to be standing here at the
ceremony.
“At one point in our ceremony the 'Lanterns of Souls' will rise out of the water (from each
footprint) to the heavens, signifying the rising to heaven of the
souls of every human being being lost that day.” Geena continued. “Commemorating the
strength of the Two Towers and the never ending struggle against all
that ie evil, to stand tall.”
“Representing the innocent passengers
flown into targets strategically selected by the scum who took the
planes over. You will hear the towers being attacked in the
background.” said Geena.
While Geena was giving the presentation, music was being heard. “A live television broadcast that we
all watched that day, a very comprehensive description of the events
of the day.” Geena explained about
the news coverage that came up.
Dayanara McDonnagh explained that he was only four to five blocks from the Pentagon
when it was attacked. It is sad. “All is lost.” he said.
Geena
went on to explain, “As the day progressed, every human being felt
the need to arm themselves, protect their families, friends, their
property and their neighbors. Not really knowing why this happening,
who was behind it, why so many innocent people had to die in such a
horrible way, for what reason?? How could this act be justified??
By anyone?? With no valid answers to any of those questions all
there was to feel was 'vengence.' Someone will pay for this!”
“The world realizes that this tragedy
not only effects the families of those taken, but strikes at each
person, it has touched us all!! We are all saddened! We have all
been violated! Victims family' reach out for their loved ones...
praying they made it through everything. Hoping against all hope
that they survived.”
Geena
pointed the lanterns rising from the footprint of the towers signify
the rising of souls to Heaven. “Our hearts have been hardened and
desensitized to every day life.” Geena explained. “Reality is more than we can bare.
Every day life will never be the same as we knew it. The shock, the
pain that all of us have to deal with as to what has happened to our
nation, our brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers, children and
neighbors... our very existence! Only time will reveal what is going
to happen. Will this happen to us again? Have we learned to protect
ourselves against evil in the world? Will we become complacent...
let our guard down? Who can say? Only time!! It is our duty and
our responsibility to those we lost to do everything in our power to
prevent this from ever happening again. Let us hope for a strong
nation and better times as we honor our loved ones in their peaceful
rest.”
“A senseless act like this reminds us
all that our lives are just a drop of water in a large ocean. At any
given time we or our loved ones can be gone. So hold those you love
close, EVERYDAY, for tomorrow may never come.” Geena said, “The time has come to accept what has
happened... it isn't a nightmare... It's real! We are mad, we want
vengeance, someone has to be held responsible for these horrible
acts. On the other hand however, our innocents.. our family members,
our loved ones are free now. Free from the human suffering brought
on to them from these evil people. It's time to let go of their
physical beings and embrace their spirits.”
As the ceremony drew to an end, Geena said, “Thank you for remembering
with us. We must NEVER FORGET!”
Six String (roleplayismylife) said that
he wrote a song because of this event. He recited
his song,
When I woke up that morning, the leaves
were changing hues
When a friend called me, and said "Turn
on the news!"
The horrors I saw, I couldn't believe
my eyes
At first I was so shocked, I couldn't
even cry.
It was a fateful day in September
When the Trade Center fell
Fire, and death were all around,
And the world was going to hell
I didn't know, just what I should feel
But then I saw the replay, and I knew
that it was real
I didn't know, if I was going to live,
or die
I had mixed emotions, and I felt empty
in side
On that fateful day in September
When the Trade Center fell
When fire, and death were all around
And the world was going to hell
I asked myself "Is the world
coming to an end
Then I hear a voice from above say
"don't give up hope, my friend!"
So that's my advice to you, when you've
lost your Ameerican pride
Remember 9/11, and all the people who
died.
On that fateful day in September
When the Trade Center fell
When fire, and death were all around
And the world was going to hell.
The ceremony had been a very touching
one as we remembered the fateful day on September 11, 2001. I have a
feeling that we would continue to hold a ceremony every year on that
day to remember that day. I think I will continue to go to the
ceremony every year because what happened on that day touched me so
deep that I cannot shake it loose. Thank you, Geena , for holding the ceremony this year. I will always
remember it.
The ceremony was held at
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Yellow%20River/64/155/41.
The memorial is still there.
Deaflegacy
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