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SisterMilkshake (original poster member #30024) posted at 3:21 PM on Thursday, May 15th, 2014
I am bawling my eyes out. 
BW (me) & FWH both over half a century; married several decades; children
d-day 3/10; LTA (7 years?)
"Oh, why do my actions have consequences?" ~ Homer Simpson
"She knew my one weakness: That I'm weak." ~ Homer Simpson
MovingUpward ( member #14866) posted at 3:23 PM on Thursday, May 15th, 2014
I did the NY Times virtual tour of the museum and it was hard not to get emotional about it. I couldn't do the dedication nor am I sure I could visit the museum.
SisterMilkshake (original poster member #30024) posted at 3:25 PM on Thursday, May 15th, 2014
I am not there, Moo, but I was watching on TV.
BW (me) & FWH both over half a century; married several decades; children
d-day 3/10; LTA (7 years?)
"Oh, why do my actions have consequences?" ~ Homer Simpson
"She knew my one weakness: That I'm weak." ~ Homer Simpson
jo2love ( member #31528) posted at 3:32 PM on Thursday, May 15th, 2014
(((everyone)))
fraeuken ( member #30742) posted at 3:46 PM on Thursday, May 15th, 2014
Watching it right now as I get ready for the day. Impossible not to get emotional.
Temporarily independent with the whole world at my feet.
tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 3:51 PM on Thursday, May 15th, 2014
I am so glad that this is finally opening.
I hope everyone can take a minute to stop and remember that day, and what happened, and why it happened.
Sending hugs, strength, and warm memories to those who lost loved ones that day.
It still sickens and angers me that our nation allowed this attack.
Me: FBSHim: FWSKids: 23 & 27 Married for 32 years now, was 16 at the time.D-Day Sept 26 2008R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
Charity411 ( member #41033) posted at 5:26 PM on Thursday, May 15th, 2014
I don't think I could ever go see it. For a few years I worked on the 103rd floor of Two World Trade. It was an extremely happy time in my life. I don't think I could bear walking the streets around there having all those great memories and see first hand that the towers aren't there anymore. But I'm glad there is a museum.
AmberDust ( member #38904) posted at 6:52 PM on Thursday, May 15th, 2014
I looked up the NY Times article and I was wondering: "A large portion of the slurry wall has also been preserved. ". What is a slurry wall?
Also: There is a page that starts with "Down the Ramp:
The narrow corridor opens onto the first overlook of the museum space. Continuing on, large artifacts reinforce a sense that we have arrived at the World Trade Center site." There is a large picture below that.
What are these "things" sticking out of the wall?
SisterMilkshake (original poster member #30024) posted at 6:58 PM on Thursday, May 15th, 2014
This link will show you what the slurry wall is and where it was. Those things sticking out are called anchorheads. http://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/world-trade-center-slurry-wall2.htm
BW (me) & FWH both over half a century; married several decades; children
d-day 3/10; LTA (7 years?)
"Oh, why do my actions have consequences?" ~ Homer Simpson
"She knew my one weakness: That I'm weak." ~ Homer Simpson
Unagie ( member #37091) posted at 8:19 PM on Thursday, May 15th, 2014
I still have a hard time being in that area without being sad and being hit by memories. Not sure i'd be able to go.
Mack9512 ( member #38619) posted at 8:27 PM on Thursday, May 15th, 2014
I lost so many friends and coworkers that day. I still have a hard time going back to the area.
"If you're brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello." - Paulo Coehlo
SisterMilkshake (original poster member #30024) posted at 8:55 PM on Thursday, May 15th, 2014
Oh, Mack I am so sorry for your loss(es)! (((Mack))) I am sorry for your sadness with your memories, too, Unagie. (((Unagie)))
BW (me) & FWH both over half a century; married several decades; children
d-day 3/10; LTA (7 years?)
"Oh, why do my actions have consequences?" ~ Homer Simpson
"She knew my one weakness: That I'm weak." ~ Homer Simpson
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