No American could ever forget the devastation of September 11th, 2001. On that day, many lives were lost from the unfortunate attack on the World Trade Center. Not only were people’s lives cut short by the terrorist act itself, many brave men and women perished saving the victims of the assault. This September, we invite you to visit Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial to pay respect to the men and women who passed away there just 12 years ago.
To visit the 9/11 Memorial and pay your respects, take your NYC rental car from Edge Auto Rental to 90 West St New York, NY 10006. The memorial is open 365 days a year and is open at 10a.m. until 8:30p.m. from March to September 2013. Admission is free when you reserve a pass ahead of time.
The Memorial
In the footprints of what was once the site of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center sits The National September 11 Memorial, a tribute to honor the thousands senselessly killed in the horrendous events of 9/11.
The Memorial itself consists of two acre-sized reflecting pools, featuring the largest man-made waterfalls in all of North America. Along the edges of the pools, in bronze panels, the names of each victim of the 2001 and previous 1993 WTC attack are inscribed in remembrance. The names symbolize both the largest loss of life from a foreign attack on American soil and the greatest loss of emergency rescue personnel on a single day in US history.
When you rent a car and head to Ground Zero to spend a few hours reflecting on the national tragedy that took place there, it may not alleviate all of the lingering pain felt in New York. It is, however, extremely important to pay tribute to the men and women who were killed that day. Americans pulling together in the face of tragedy is part of what makes this country great. Sites like the National September 11 Memorial shows our would-be attackers that no matter what you through at America or how hard you hit us, we’ll be back on our feet with grit and determination in no time.
When you’re trying to figure how to get around to important sites like The National September 11 Memorial on your trip to New York, edgeautorental.com is the name to trust. Our accommodating NYC rental cars are perfect for making it around the city on your own terms. Don’t get stuck hailing cabs or riding the subway; call Edge Auto Rental today at 212-947-3343 and get the vacation independence you deserve.
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