Built in 2012, the one-of-a-kind 9/11 Memorial at Curlew Hills Memory
Gardens features twisted piece of steel “floating” in the center, 30
tons of American granite as the towers, and a bright eternal flame at
its base. Surrounding the 9/11 memorial itself are large granite
monuments with the engraved names of the firefighters who lost their
lives at 9/11 – including the K-9 dog who perished that day. Many of the
visitors to the 9/11 Memorial take pencil etchings from these
monuments.
Benghazi Monument– On the pathway leading to the 9/11
memorial is a one-of-a-kind memorial dedicated to the four men who lost
their lives in the Benghazi attack on September 11, 2012 – Ambassador
Chris Stevens, Information Officer Sean Smith and two CIA operatives,
Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods, both former navy seals. It is one of only
three memorials in the United States honoring the men in the Benghazi
attack.
New Rescue & Recovery Workers Monument – This special
and one-of-a-kind monument recognizes the Rescue & Recovery Workers
who succumbed to their illness as a result of working rescue and
recovery at the 9/11 site. Experts predict that the death toll among
those sickened by the toxic dust and ash of Ground Zero will exceed the
number of people killed on the day of the 9/11 attacks this year. This
permanent memorial honors the firefighters, police officers,
construction workers, and volunteers who spent time in the rubble of the
World Trade Center in the days or months after the attacks and have
since died from illnesses related to their honorable work. Each year, at
the 9-11 Memorial Event, Curlew Hills will update the number of people
on the memorial.
Memorial Bell – The large, beautiful bell that sits adjacent to the 9/11 Memorial has a significant history. It was originally on the last wooden ladder fire truck in New York City. Donated by retired NYC firefighter Joe Daly, the bell was refurbished and now stands at a place of honor in front of the 9/11 Memorial. It is used during the ceremony for the Tolling of the Bell.
