Liberty and Flag of Honor

by Priscilla Burgers

Title

Liberty and Flag of Honor

Artist

Priscilla Burgers

Medium

Photograph - Photography - Digital Art

Description

Shown here with the Statue of Liberty, the Flag of Honor states: "This flag contains the names of those killed in the terrorist attacks of 9.11. Now and forever it will represent their immortality. We shall never forget them." This flag is displayed in St. Paul's Chapel, the oldest surviving church building in Manhattan. George Washington, along with members of the United States Congress, worshipped at St. Paul's Chapel on his Inauguration Day. After the attack on September 11, 2001, which led to the collapse of the twin towers of the World Trade Center, St. Paul's Chapel served as a place of rest and refuge for recovery workers. For eight months, hundreds of volunteers worked 12-hour shifts around the clock, serving meals, making beds, counseling and praying with fire fighters, construction workers, police and others. Massage therapists, chiropractors, podiatrists and musicians also tended to their needs. The church survived without even a broken window. The fence around the church grounds became the main spot for visitors to place impromptu memorials to the event. After it became filled with flowers, photos, teddy bears, and other paraphernalia, chapel officials decided to erect a number of panels on which visitors could add to the memorial. Estimating that only 15 would be needed in total, they eventually required 400. The Chapel is now a popular tourist destination since it still keeps many of the memorial banners and exhibits around the sanctuary and has an extensive audio video history of the event. Always ready to be called back to "the pit" at any moment, workers kept their boots and equipment belts on, creating deep scuff marks in the pews. When the Chapel was cleaned and refurbished in 2002, it was decided not to repair the pews, but to leave the marks as a witness and tribute to the workers. Today, one of the ministries of the parish is providing a shelter for the homeless.


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