Has anyone been to see this? It is a 9/11 memorial from Russia called Tears of Grief. Why didn't the media cover this story when Russia gave us this?

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Has anyone been to see this? It is a 9/11 memorial from Russia called Tears of Grief. Why didn't the media cover this story when Russia gave us this?

by Dan Lano Posted November 05, 2009 03:41:27

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CWFR November 16, 2009 20:53:31

Answered: No,I didn't know it was there
No I haven't and I'm not sure why the media didn't cover the story.
belle November 16, 2009 03:56:30

Answered: Yes, I have been to see it.
Yes I posted this a few months back, it was amazing how many did not know about it. But it is a great memorial from Russia.
♥Nicole~M♥ November 16, 2009 03:32:33

Answered: No,I didn't know it was there
I have never heard of this.
♥Nicole~M♥ to ♥Nicole~M♥ November 16, 2009 03:35:14

The whole world can be affected by terrorists. I found this info:

To the Struggle Against World Terrorism

The Tear of Grief memorial in Bayonne, New JerseyTo the Struggle Against World Terrorism (also known as the Tear of Grief and the Tear Drop Memorial) is a 10-story-high sculpture by Zurab Tsereteli that was given to the United States as an official gift of the Russian government as a memorial to the victims of the September 11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. It stands on The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor in New Jersey and was dedicated on September 11, 2006 in a ceremony attended by former U.S. President Bill Clinton.

The sculpture is in the form of a 100-foot (30 m) tower made of steel and coated in bronze, split with a jagged opening through the middle. Inside the opening hangs a large stainless-steel teardrop, 40 feet (12 m) high, in memory of those whose lives were lost during terrorist attacks in the United States. The eleven sides of the monument's base bear granite name plates, on which are etched the names of those that died in the September 11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

Tsereteli has not disclosed the cost of the sculpture except to say that he was paying for labor and materials. A lawyer for the sculptor released the c...

The whole world can be affected by terrorists. I found this info:

To the Struggle Against World Terrorism

The Tear of Grief memorial in Bayonne, New JerseyTo the Struggle Against World Terrorism (also known as the Tear of Grief and the Tear Drop Memorial) is a 10-story-high sculpture by Zurab Tsereteli that was given to the United States as an official gift of the Russian government as a memorial to the victims of the September 11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. It stands on The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor in New Jersey and was dedicated on September 11, 2006 in a ceremony attended by former U.S. President Bill Clinton.

The sculpture is in the form of a 100-foot (30 m) tower made of steel and coated in bronze, split with a jagged opening through the middle. Inside the opening hangs a large stainless-steel teardrop, 40 feet (12 m) high, in memory of those whose lives were lost during terrorist attacks in the United States. The eleven sides of the monument's base bear granite name plates, on which are etched the names of those that died in the September 11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

Tsereteli has not disclosed the cost of the sculpture except to say that he was paying for labor and materials. A lawyer for the sculptor released the cost of the figure at about $12 million.
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madjack November 16, 2009 02:58:20

Answered: No,I didn't know it was there
This is the first time I've heard of it.A very thoughtful gesture.The media should have reported this.How shameful this was neglected.
Average American November 13, 2009 16:44:59

Answered: No,I didn't know it was there
As much as I believe the Soviets are back at their old games, this was a nice thing for them to give us. Anyone check it for Trojans?
texasred November 07, 2009 20:52:46

Answered: No,I didn't know it was there
How could this be ignored? I will definitely go see it the next time I'm on the East Coast. Should be in a couple of months.
Nicole November 05, 2009 18:14:54

Answered: No,I didn't know it was there
One of these days when I go to the east coast I'll have to go see it... never been anywhere near the east coast.
jscusmc69 November 05, 2009 16:38:23

Answered: Yes, I have been to see it.
Yes got this from a friend in Moscow. I also wonder why there was VERY LITTLE MEDIA coverage!!
you betcha November 05, 2009 15:06:21

Answered: No,I didn't know it was there
Thank you for sharing this, Dan.
laureenf November 05, 2009 13:23:07 (edited)

Answered: Yes, I have been to see it.
Was shared thru an e-mail. The press did not cover this well at all. It is truly an emotional work of art that the information, super-highway will share and make sure it gets out there for all to see....unlike our leftist press that muffles all things that may make the People love their country and fight for our freedoms. We will NOT forget. Thank you, Russia.
doofiegirl November 05, 2009 10:25:27

Answered: No,I didn't know it was there
I never knew about this! The memorial is beautiful! Where is it? In NY, of course, but is it at Ground Zero?
Dan Lano to doofiegirl November 05, 2009 21:01:11

It is in New Jersey.
doofiegirl to Dan Lano November 06, 2009 03:15:46

I found this out after I commented, but thanks! How do you retrieve a comment after you've made a dumb one?
mk, Smartass Oracle November 05, 2009 09:05:09

Answered: Yes, I have been to see it.
I read about it before.
ErinGoBragh87 November 05, 2009 08:17:24 (edited)

Answered: Yes, I have been to see it.
i've seen it on the news before
Maine Guy November 05, 2009 07:45:05

Answered: No,I didn't know it was there
This is first I ever heard of it.
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Jezebel November 05, 2009 05:32:42

Answered: Yes, I have been to see it.
I did see it, and I did hear about it. Maybe you're just living in a bubble.
Ellie November 05, 2009 04:03:30

Answered: No,I didn't know it was there
Never heard of it until now.
flaca November 05, 2009 04:02:45

Answered: No,I didn't know it was there
guess many still have that "cold war" mentality.
dmac November 05, 2009 03:58:04

Answered: Yes, I have been to see it.
I saw this on the internet right after they gave it to us. We have a media and a Gov't that are cold and uncaring and unfeeling. They treat the Americans like we are stupid and not interested. I'll sure be glad when they are replaced and we the people are given the credit we deserve. We have been kept in the dark for way to long unles someone wants to play the fear card so they can rape our wallets.
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emmamess ~Burst My Bubble` November 05, 2009 03:52:13

Answered: No,I didn't know it was there
Our media only covers stories that keep us from thinking - they don't cover stories that make us think.
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brunetbomb November 05, 2009 03:47:34

Answered: No,I didn't know it was there
No i haven't heard anything about it. Where is it?
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Dan Lano to brunetbomb November 05, 2009 04:05:32

New Jersey
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brunetbomb to Dan Lano November 05, 2009 04:09:49

Wow I didn't know that.I have in laws there you would have thought they'd say something about it. Thanks for sharing it.
doofiegirl to Dan Lano November 05, 2009 10:27:48

Should have read the comments before I asked the question I asked! Thanks Dan Lano!
~Anne's Soldier girls Veron... November 05, 2009 03:44:52

Answered: No,I didn't know it was there
Where is this?
Dan Lano to ~Anne's... November 05, 2009 04:05:46

New Jersey
~Anne's... to Dan Lano November 05, 2009 16:40:37

Asher said it all WOW
Asher November 05, 2009 03:42:49

Answered: No,I didn't know it was there
wow