Recognizing the First Anniversary of the West Side Bike Path Attack
One year ago, the lower Manhattan community was shaken when a terrorist in a rented truck killed eight people and injured others on the West Side Highway bike path.
Today, visitors at the 9/11 Memorial were invited to tie commemorative ribbons around the Survivor Tree in tribute to the victims of the attack. The Survivor Tree stands on the Memorial plaza as a symbol of resilience and hope, a natural gathering place in a week burdened by acts of violence and intimidation throughout the country.
Staff members of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum also attended a memorial service hosted by the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Belgium in New York to commemorate those who were killed in the Tribeca attack, including Belgian citizen Ann-Laure Decadt. The Argentinian Consulate General was present as well to pay tribute to the five tourists from Argentina who died.
For the lower Manhattan community and visitors around the world, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is honored to act as a reminder of the triumph of human dignity over human depravity.
By 9/11 Memorial Staff
Now that the Major League Baseball season has come to a close with the Boston Red Sox securing the 2018 World Series title, we revisit one of the most iconic moments in “Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11” as the wait for spring training begins.
Two months after 9/11, the New York City Marathon brought a spirit of international support and celebration to a city still grappling with the attacks. The significance of the event is highlighted in the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s special exhibition “Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11.”