Battery Park Memorial - The Sphere
We're nearing the sixth anniversary of the attacks of September 11, and the temporary memorial in Battery Park has been prepared for services taking place on Tuesday. This is where Fritz Koenig sculpture, The Sphere, is currently displayed. Upon its rededication after having been recovered Koenig said:
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"It was a sculpture, now it's a monument," Koenig said, noting how the thin globe had mostly survived the cataclysm. "It now has a different beauty, one I could never imagine. It has its own life - different from the one I gave to it." The plaque alongside The Sphere reads as follows: For three decades, this sculpture stood in the plaza of the World Trade Center. Entitled "The Sphere", it was conceived by artist Fritz Koenig as a symbol of world peace. It was damaged during the tragic events of September 11, 2001, but endures as an icon of hope and the indestructible spirit of this country. The Sphere was placed here on March 11, 2002 as a temporary memorial to all who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. This eternal flame was ignited on September 11, 2002 in honour of all those that were lost. Their spirit and sacrifice will never be forgotten. |
It is a daily reminder as I pass through the park on my way to work. Here are some pictures of what has been recently added to the memorial.
