flyultimate Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 On so many trips to New York City, I would spend as much time in the city as possible. This is one of the most spectacular cities of the world. Exiting the underground for Battery Park would have you coming out of the subway and getting an eyeful of the "Twin Towers". Words can never express the sight. So many people from around the world loved the view, and the time spent in the shadows of the towers. Not only in New York City, but Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania: God Bless the ones lost on that fateful day, their families, their friends, the emergency response personnel, and the ones that survived what is September 11, 2001. God Bless America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 These pictures cause emotions. Great post, my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss1 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Great shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyultimate Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Thank you Gerald and Boss1 for the comments. The new tower looks great, but doesn't quite define New York City as the "Twins" did. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolf8857 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Must be noisy there Great shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyultimate Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hello, Dolf, It is very noisy. You hear every sound. There are always so many cars and people at all hours of the day. But, that is a part of the mystique of being downtown in New York City. Some of my favorite entertainment comes from the street actors and performers at Battery Park. They can really knock your socks off with some of the things they do. And, the occasional, much anticipated, visit to the "Gift" from France. From the Statue of Liberty, you can see nearly all of Battery Park. And, at one time, what was the enchanting view of the "Twin Towers". The international restaurants, the mix of people from every country of the world, the smells of the city, and the noise. How I love the noise of New York City! Some of the best air traffic controllers in the world, who occasionally don't mind really telling us where to go (LOL!!!!)! Thank you for your comment Dolf. Cheers, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I got off the boat at a Hudson River pier on May 19, 1953. Been a continual pleasure ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyultimate Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 She's offered so many such a great opportunity for such a long time. She doesn't get tired of accomodating as many as is willing to get here. And, she has so many good hearted people who will help as much as is possible, as often as possible. There have been many who have been hell-bent to break her, even in her own home. But, she has a strong back and is resolute. Today, she is saturated in her home with those very destructive to her founding, and they will fail. She's been slapped around, but with great resolve, shakes it off and stands up tall. olderndirt, glad you got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 After all these years, it's still hard to believe the "Twin Towers" are no longer there, that was a long and sad day for sure. Fantastic shots Jim!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyultimate Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Very emotional, Adam. To say the least. It's been 13 years, but it is just like yesterday. A week after the attack, I flew the Hudson into La Guardia. Going past the site of the downed towers, you could still see the smoke coming up. And, the welling up. Even the controllers had their moments as we passed along our thoughts and wishes. Thanks for the fine comments, Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 A terrible day for a whole nation and the World, so sad for the families still to this day. A very emotional set of captures here, especially #2, that one says something beautiful to me. My friend and neighbour to the south, this was a wonderful tribute to the day, very well done indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyultimate Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Thank you Ziggy. Your comment is very appreciated. All of our Countries have had their trials through the years. And, somehow or another, we have to find a way out of what has been happening since Cain and Abel. Cheers to when that day comes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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