Awesome = Russia's 9-11 tribute and gift to USA

Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 4:24 PM

Subject: Fw: Russia's 9-11 tribute and gift to USA

 

I did not see this in the main media. Why not ??(Provda American Style)     Russian gift to the US     I had never heard of this monument before receiving this message. Why didn't the press report it? This  is the "TEAR DROP"  made and installed by the Russians to honor those who died in 9 11 and a statement against terrorism.  It is very impressive. The tear drop is lined up with the Statue of Liberty ... ....it is an impressive memorial and statement against terrorism. Gift from the people of Russia ...  "Monument to the struggle against world terrorism, artist Zurab Tesereteii" The walkway is made of stones. Names of the persons killed on 9 11 are inscribed on the base.  The base like the Vietnam Memorial wall.  It was a cold and windy day but well worth the drive to see.  It is down in the shipping yards across from "The Lady".   Built on the tip of Bayonne , New Jersey .

The Truth:  
The "Teardrop" memorial is real and is a 100-foot September 11th sculpture that was donated by the Russian people and is located in New Jersey.

The memorial was dedicated on September 11, 2006 in a ceremony attended by former President Bill Clinton.  Also in attendance were Michael Chertoff, the Bush Adminstration Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and family members of World Trade Center victims. Recording artist Leann Rimes sang the National Anthem and Amazing Grace at the dedication ceremony.  

Click for Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority site.

Contrary to the claim of the eRumor, the announcement of the intended memorial as well as its dedication did receive nationwide news coverage including a visit to New Jersey on September 15, 2005, by Russian president Vladimir Putin for the groundbreaking ceremony.