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How Charlotte, NC Paid Tribute To 9/11 Victims And First Responders

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty 179530

 

 

9/11 Flags of Remembrance Memorial at Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte.

 

Charlotte's 9/11 Memorial on display at Romare Bearden park paid tribute to all who lost their lives on that awful day -- both those who perished in the attack on the Twin Towers and the heroic first responders who bravely sacrificed their own lives to save them.

For the past 13 years, tireless volunteers with the F.F. Steven Coakley Foundation have spent countless hours setting up this 9/11 Memorial in Romare Beadren Park in Charlotte to honor the victims of the terrorists attack on the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers on 9/11 by displaying American flags along with the name and a picture of each life that was taken. 2,977 flags are arranged in the shape of the World Trade Center Towers each year.

  

"One of the worst days in American history, saw some of the bravest acts in American history.  We'll always honor the heroes of 9/11.... we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice."

President George W. Bush

 

 

"If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is not time for hate."

... Captain Jason M Dahl, Flight 93

 

 

 

Featurd photo of 9/11 Memorial in Charlotte's Romare Bearden Park credited to Charlotte Agenda

 

 

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 Nina Hollander, RE/MAX Broker, Realtor

 

 

 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS hi Paul... I can't imagine any of us who lived that day and watched the events unfold with horror that we could ever forget those sights and sounds.

Sep 12, 2019 09:50 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Scott Godzyk hi Scott... it is a beautiful display against the backdrop of the Charlotte skyline. Romare Bearden is a lovely park right in the center of town.

Sep 12, 2019 09:51 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 hi Sheila... I doubt that our generation will forget 9/11... it remains to be seen what happens with future generations who have no memory of that awful day.

Sep 12, 2019 09:52 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Michael Jacobs hi Michael... emotions like hate and anger typically result in nothing positive in our lives. I always say when I feel those kinds of emotions welling up in me... I give myself 15 minutes to indulge and then I put it behind me.

Sep 12, 2019 09:53 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is a great way to pay tribute!  Days that remind us of past tragedies are always a little more difficult for us to enjoy.

Sep 12, 2019 10:26 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Brian England hi Brian... obviously remambrance events are not prima facie events/days to be "enjoyed." But it's important to remember significant events in our lifetimes and history... without them we are nothing.

Sep 12, 2019 10:30 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Nina Hollander,

What a wonderful tribute and sacrifice for those volunteers to give their time for such a worthwhile cause. Thanks for sharing that with us.

Sep 12, 2019 11:26 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Nina, for sharing this display and very special tribute.

Sep 12, 2019 11:40 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® hi Sheri... this is not easy work getting this memorial together each year in 90 degree weather! Hats off to all the volunteers.

Sep 12, 2019 02:40 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Roy Kelley thanks, Roy, for popping by. Trust you've had a good week. Mine has been crazy busy and I've hardly come up for air.

Sep 12, 2019 02:41 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nina this is a very appropriate way to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11and continue to lose their lives because of illnesses because of 9/11

Sep 12, 2019 02:50 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

George Souto hi George... I just think it's great that Charlotte has this memorial each year to the fallen and the heroes.

Sep 12, 2019 03:11 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Nina.

I vividly remember where I was and what I was doing when I heard the news.  I knew immediately, America would never be the same

Sep 13, 2019 01:33 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

A wondeful memorial for those who will always be a part our memories..

Sep 13, 2019 03:20 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Sally K. & David L. Hanson good morning, Sally... I'm less concerned that we who lived through this will forget... more about those who have no memory of this event and won't fully understand its meaning in generations to come.

Sep 13, 2019 04:04 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

James Dray good morning, James... I think we all suspected life as we knew it would change... what we couldn't know then was how and how much.

Sep 13, 2019 04:05 AM
Norma J. Elkins
Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN
Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team

Oh my I bet that was an awesome thing to see.  My hope is that my grandkids realize just how huge this terrible event was and never take life for granted!

Sep 13, 2019 07:32 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Nina: A very fitting tribute showing respect for all the innocent lives lost on that horrific day. Charlotte got it right!

Sep 13, 2019 10:16 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Norma J. Elkins hi Norma... no doubt as time goes by future generations will not be as "sensitive" to this event as we are.

Sep 13, 2019 03:43 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Anita Clark hi Anita... all these volunteers in Charlotte do an amazing job... and at this time of year in great heat, as well.

Sep 13, 2019 03:44 PM