The Newton 9-11 Memorial - Newton Centre, Massachusetts USA
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Approximately 110 donated engraved bricks are incorporated within the Newton 9-11 Memorial in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. They are distributed among two red brick walkways leading to the memorial's center.
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Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 06/04/2019
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Approximately 110 donated engraved bricks are incorporated within the Newton 9-11 Memorial in front of Fire Headquarters at 1164 Centre Street in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. They are distributed among the two red brick walkways leading to the center of the memorial.
About the memorial:
The names of the three women and five men, ranging in age from 24 to 60, are engraved on a granite scroll mounted near the center of the memorial. Granite steps leading to the memorial are inscribed with the timeline of the September 11 events. Bricks between the timeline steps are engraved with personal messages from donors...
Some bricks say, "Never forget." Other bricks are inscribed with the names of U.S. soldiers. One brick commands, "Don't tread on me." Several bricks name family members and offer tender prayers of hope and love...
From the Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee press release "Newton 9-11 Memorial Dedication Is Scheduled for November 10th in Newton Centre -- A Dream Is Realized in Granite and Brick"; Newton, MA; November 7, 2012.