The streets were covered in dust, like a choking snowstorm
This is a picture of the memorial wall when I was in NYC July 2002.
Bruno Surdo, a Chicago native, is the painter of "Tragedy, Memory, & Honor" 9.11.01. He flew to New York City Shortly after the disaster, where he observed first hand the indescribable carnage. Painted on five panels, "Tragedy, Memory, & Honor" memorializes the horrifying tragedy that without warning killed thousands of innocents -- changing lives and altering both the appearance and perception of New York in the eyes of the world forever. "Tragedy, Memory, & Honor" by Bruno Surdo Thickly painted in impasto and collaged with debris collected from the site, the 9 foot high by 35 foot wide painting is overwhelming in its acute depiction of the fathomless destruction which will forever leave an indelible scar on humanity.
My father took this image about 10 years ago of the W
"Tragedy, Memory, & Honor" by Bruno Surdo Bruno Surdo, a Chicago native, is the painter of "Tragedy, Memory, & Honor" 9.11.01. He flew to New York City Shortly after the disaster, where he observed first hand the indescribable carnage. Painted on five panels, "Tragedy, Memory, & Honor" memorializes the horrifying tragedy that without warning killed thousands of innocents -- changing lives and altering both the appearance and perception of New York in the eyes of the world forever. Thickly painted in impasto and collaged with debris collected from the site, the 9 foot high by 35 foot wide painting is overwhelming in its acute depiction of the fathomless destruction which will forever leave an indelible scar on humanity.
This is my brother...he is a NJ Transit Police officer. This was taken on September 12th.
These are a series of Pictures sent to me by a friend. They were apparently taken by someone who was fleeing the scene, camera in hand.
I went ahead with a scheduled business trip to NY City on September 24th, 2001. While there, I visited Ground Zero. This is a picture of the devastation, only 13 days after the tragedy.
This is from a series of photos I took of the beloved towers while I was a student at NYU.
Another shot of my Twin Towers memorial sculpture from the Danbury Mint. Behind the statue is a book about the World Trade Center, the HBO 9/11/01 Memoriam DVD, and copies of our local newspaper from September 12, 2001 and September 11, 2002.
Chaplan Chiampa of 1-105th In BN giving communion.
Remains of a bus. Ground Zero, taken evening of September 12th.
I am submitting a digital photo called "A FDR View" photo taken on 9/11/01 on the FDR Drive as one of the towers start coming down.
This picture was taken in Las Vegas on July 17, 2002. It was quite a shock to see this moving tribute in the middle of the unreality of Vegas.
Alter made by a little girl and a note asking her Daddy to come home.
California Chaplain Greg Smith at Fire Station 10 memorial 9-23-01. 4 Chaplains from San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dept. worked 6 weeks at Ground Hero, assigned to NY/NJ Port Authority Police team. All volunteers.
I took this picture from the ferry that goes to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in 1999. The Dallas Symphony Chorus of which I am a member went to New York in the Spring to sing at Carnegie Hall with the Opera Orchestra of New York. Some of us hired a tour bus and went on a quick sight seeing tour which included the ferry to either the Statue or Ellis Island. I posted these pictures on my web site in 2001 with the words: The skyline will be different from now on. We realize this fact as we watched the unbelievable and try to comprehend the incomprehensible. But it is of course more than just a skyline that has changed. I find comfort in a common bond among those who survive and those who help. And I am so proud of almost a unanimous spirit of outrage that says, "You did not accomplish your goal! America did not crumble in a heap and you actually made us all stronger and more resolved to remain." This is the second of two pictures I submit to you.
I took this photo while visiting one of my sons. We were riding out to the statue of liberty in New York City. The towers seem to have a ghostly appearance.
The last remaining piece of a 110 story building - The ambulance below shows just how large this piece was - Due to military restrictions, this was taken with a 300MM lens. Taken about 4-5 days after 9-11
I took the picture in 1986 when I was 14. It is a treasure!