Bayonne, New Jersey
Erected in 2006 by Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli, the Teardrop memorial is an imposing 10-story, Bronze-plated sculpture located in Harbor View Park in Bayonne, New Jersey. The work was a gift from Russia to memorialize victims of terrorism in the U.S.
Who gifted the Tear Drop Memorial?
Russia
Gifted by Russia in 2006, the massive teardrop hanging between two jagged edges symbolizes the both the heartache terrorism causes, while, if you position yourself right, creates the illusion of where the twin towers once stood just across the river in Manhattan.
What is the teardrop memorial made of?
Steel
Stainless steelBronze
Tear Drop Memorial/Media
A gift from Tsereteli and the Russian people, the memorial is made of steel sheathed in bronze. Standing 100 feet high, its center contains a jagged tear. In it, hangs a 40-foot stainless steel teardrop, representing sadness and grief over the loss of life, but also hope for a future free from terror.
How tall is the Teardrop Memorial?
100 feet tall
Stands 100 feet tall with a 40 foot teardrop inside a torn tower. It is an awesome memorial, especially when viewed on the backdrop of Manhattan. Also known as the “Memorial To The Struggle Against World Terrorism.”
When did 911 begin?
September 11, 2001, 5:46 AM PDT
September 11 attacks/Start dates
The September 11 attacks, also commonly referred to as 9/11, were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the militant Islamist terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
What memorials were set up after 911?
Reflect 9/11 Memorial, Rosemead, California.
Where is the teardrop in Bayonne New Jersey?
Harbor View Park
Tear Drop Memorial/Locations
Does a teardrop tattoo mean?
A teardrop tattoo is a small tattoo in the shape of a teardrop near one or both eyes. It is closely associated with gang and prison culture, where it often indicates one has served time, one has been humiliated, or one has killed. Others may get such a tattoo to represent sorrow or loss.
Why did they choose 911?
The number “911” is the universal emergency number in the United States. They wanted a number that was short and easy to remember. More importantly, they needed a unique number, and since 911 had never been designated for an office code, area code or service code, that was the number they chose.
