The dove-like wings of the Oculus building are pictured behind one of the two memorial pools that sit in the footprints of the former World Trade Centre Twin Towers at the 9/11 Memorial complex. One is the Statue of Liberty, which soars majestically above New York Harbour with its torch strikingly held aloft lighting the way. The once mangled and shattered buildings have been replaced by a tranquil grass and tree-lined space with two large pools in the areas which once formed the base for the Twin Towers. Inscribed around the parapets of the pools are the names of those who died, including nearly 400 firemen. These two New York symbols - one old and one new - will continue to shine a light for generations to come and remind us of values that are truly important.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 05, 2018 16:30 UTC