First Responders 9/11 Memorial - Springfield, MA
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A 9/11 memorial honoring the 498 first responders who died in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 is located in Riverfront Park in Springfield, MA
Waymark Code: WM10Y6A
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2019
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On June 19, 2019 the City of Springfield dedicated its 9/11 memorial honoring first responders. A 9.5-foot structural steel beam from the destroyed World Trade Center in New York City was donated to the private, non-profit Spirit of Springfield organization by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The Spirit of Springfield raised $300,000 for the contruction of the monument.
The beam is set upright in front of a curved bronze wall inscribed with the names of 498 first responders who lost their lives on 9/11. At night, beam will be illuminated by two spotlights that shine down on the beam and cast a shadow resembling the Twin Towers onto the wall. Link to image: (
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