Sunday, September 11, 2011

September 11 Tenth Anniversary

Ten years ago, the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon changed how we view the world.

Amy Toyen was a 24 year old, newly engaged woman from Avon, Connecticut.  On September 11, 2001, she was on the 106th floor of the World Trade Center.  She became one of the 3,000 victims who died in the attacks.

Amy's high school raised funds for a statue to celebrate her life.  It is in a garden at Avon Free Public Library.   Because she was a voracious reader who still loved her Teddy bears, the sculptor -- Marilyn Thrall -- depicted her as a five year old girl.



Flag photos by Robert Carley of Darien, Connecticut, exhibited in the Connecticut State Capitol.



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27 comments:

  1. Stefan JanssonSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Nice tribute.

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  2. brattcatSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    beautiful, jack. thank you for your sensitivity and restraint.

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  3. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    This is very touching. Thank you for sharing it.

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  4. BirdmanSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Perfect!

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  5. MalyssSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    No matter the country where we are from, this day will remain in everyone's memory. Very moving tribute.

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Wonderful tribute Jack, let there never be another event like this, I hope as a nation you are allowed the chance to grieve this day in peace.

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  7. LoisSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    It is a lovely memorial. Her face looks so innocent.

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  8. Karen XavierSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Poignant, it's a beautiful tribute...

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  9. KateSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    This memorial touched my heart.

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  10. Regina KSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Wonderful tribute, tears as we remember.

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  11. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    The sculptor did a brilliant, touching work.
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  12. SharonSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    What a lovely tribute for this young woman lost in such a horrific event. Thanks for sharing it.

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  13. Sylvia KSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Thank you for sharing, Jack. A lovely tribute. We'll never forget.

    Sylvia

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  14. jennyfrecklesSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    What a beautiful sculpture... But I would rather it had not had to be made.

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  15. KaySeptember 11, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Very nice tribute. It personalizes a huge event. Thank you.

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  16. RedPatSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Nice one Jack!

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  17. Luis GomezSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Sweet post Jack!

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  18. Genie -- Paris and BeyondSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    This is a wonderful tribute and personal story of how we have been affected across our country (and beyond) by that day. Thanks for letting us know about an individual, Amy.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Wonderful tribute. I really like the statue showing her compassion for reading and learning about the world.

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  20. UnknownSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    What a beautiful photo of such a lovely tribute.

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  21. Oakland Daily PhotoSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    So much sadness even in a sweet image.

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  22. ElenkaSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Lovely, lovely, lovely.

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  23. VPSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Lovely tribute, so sad memories...

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  24. SRQSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Very nice memorial. Terrific idea by her classmates.

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  25. HalcyonSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    A very sweet reminder. SO many lives lost and changed in that terrible tragedy. May we always stand strong together.

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  26. LynetteSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    This is a wonderful post, Jack.

    And so was your comment on my blog today. Thank you so much.

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  27. Leif HagenSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    What a lovely statue to remember a young, innocent woman! Nice posting on the anniversary of a horrific day, Jack!

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