"There's power in, 'This is a true piece of the World Trade Center,'" said Gillespie. In the years following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey distributed pieces of the World Trade Center to communities across the country. Today, the once-sound bones of the World Trade Center serve as solemn spaces for grieving and remembrance, many say. Other World Trade Center steel became part of the official 9/11 memorial at Ground Zero, and 7.5 tons went to build the bow of the Navy ship USS New York. 'We're very proud to have it'Across New England, there are more than 130 locations with World Trade Center steel, per numbers from the Port Authority and tracking done by the USA TODAY Network.

Source: MetroXpress September 01, 2021 09:41 UTC