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Why Is Ground Zero Important
It is hard to pick which monument I like the most because they both represent something very important to our society but Ground Zero is my biggest attraction. Ground Zero is a memorial for the people killed in the tragic event of 9/11. Ground Zero is surrounded by other buildings but around the perimeter of the remains there’s little trees all around. This monument makes me feel happy and content because 9/11 wasn’t easy to overcome, especially people who lost loved ones that day. Now they have a place where they can remember them and takes them items like roses or the victim's favorite items . The monument has the names of the victims killed engraved in the pavement which hold a sentimental feeling for me because it’s very thoughtful so they
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