a new memorial

on september 11 of this year, a new memorial opened at the pentagon - honoring those who lost their lives on september 11, 2001. i have been wanting to check it out since it opened - and this past saturday, at the end of a long day, i found a little extra time and energy to head over and finally get a look at it. my good friend, rachel oliphant, accompanied me. i was happy to have her along and it was nice to be able to share the visit with someone that was easy to talk to about any thoughts or feelings that might arise.

the only thing i really have to say in regards to my experience of visiting the memorial is how blown away i was by the sight of the 184 benches. each bench represents someone who lost their life at the pentagon - and i was moved and deeply affected that night by what the number '184' actually looks like. it is staggering. the memorial is well worth a visit. words don't do it justice - and pictures really don't either. but i figured the best way to share it with you is by taking a few shots and posting them here. as the quote near the entrance of the memorial says, 'we will never forget.'

i hope you all have a chance to visit this beautiful and thought-provoking new addition to the washington dc sights. it is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

approaching the memorial near the entrance.

an inscription near the beginning.