Some September 11 Memorials in Second Life

 

 

 Today is the twenty-first anniversary since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York City and Arlington Virginia. Almost since the start of Second Life, there have been numerous memorials to honor the fallen.

One of the best ever memorials to September 11 designed was created by Fazio Magic and was called the Stag Island 9/11 Memorial after the sim it was on. Although he passed away, the memorial is maintained on another sim, Yellow River. 

This is a place of respect and honor and we ask that you act accordingly.  This is YOUR memorial, created by our dear Fazio Magic.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Yellow%20River/39/148/41

 

 High above Gold Haven is another notable memorial that's been around for a few years, "9/11 Memorial - Always Remember, Never Forget"

A Tribute to The Victims & Heroes Who Lost Their Lives on September 11, 2001

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gold%20Haven/239/48/1343

High above Shamone is the 9/11 Memorial Photo Exhibit.

On September 11, 2021, 2,996 people were killed in the 9/11 attack on America. Including citizens of 78 countries, and the 19 terrorist hijackers. Many are still dying from 9/11 related causes. We remember them and will never forget.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shamone/67/27/1704

At the mainland sim of Sistiana is an Italian memorial, "Twin tower for not forget 11 September"

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sistiana/105/239/29

 

Much has happened since that dreadful day, notably the Coronavirus that killed a million Americans. But much like Pearl Harbor, this was an attack on the country that continues to affect us to this day.

"We shall remember."

Bixyl Shuftan

September 11 Memorials in Second Life

It's been nineteen years since the deadliest terrorist attack on the US on September 11, 2001. Nineteen hijackers from an Islamofacist terrorist group would seize control of four passenger jet liners to use in suicide missions. Two would be used to hit the New York City World Trade Center towers, the resulting fires soon causing them to collapse. A third would be use to hit and severely damage the Pentagon in Arlington Virginia. The terrorists on the fourth airline were stopped when the passengers tried to take control, and the plane would crash near the small town of Shanksville Pennsylvania. Nearly three thousand Americans and other nationalities were murdered, and the country would never be the same again.

Over the years, there have been a number of memorials to the fallen of that day, probably the most notable in the past being that of Alliez Mysterio over a decade ago, and the Stairclimb Tribute in the Aero Pines sim several years ago. This year, probably the most well-designed is Fazio Stagg's 911 Memorial in the Yellow River sim, formerly the Stagg Island memorial. On white marble panels on either side of the site are carved the names of the fallen. On another side are flags representing a nation that lost at least one person in the attack. In the center of the memorial are two square-shaped holes in the ground with waterfalls, with two beams of light heading up. In the past, the memorial would have tribute events each Sept 11. This year however, it was announced, "We are not having any services this year due to scheduling. ... This is the last year this memorial will be available on Second Life." So it appears unless there's a change in plans, the Stagg Memorial will soon be gone.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Yellow%20River/64/155/41

Another memorial is high above the Tenerife sim. Around a central area with seats are pictures of scenes of the attack and the aftermath, as well as memorial pictures and builds.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tenerife/118/144/1343

One of the newer memorials is the Flight 93 9/11 Memorial. Made by Paul Woodrunner, it's a 93 foot high tower with 40 wind chimes. Elsewhere in the sim at the Bob Hope Theater at Copperhead Road (64/124/1528), there will be a tribute event at 6PM SL time. On Saturday Sept 12 at the memorial itself will be a live performance by JustinElias Anatara at 4PM SL time, followed by a light show at 5PM.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Copperhead%20Road/83/9/1995

While not exclusive to 9/11, worthy of mention is the "Memorial to Victims of Terrorism Throughout the World."

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Iris/197/199/21

 At the Victims of World Terrorism memorial was a teleport to a small memorial to that of another crisis, the Pandemic affecting the world today that has taken over 910,000 lives around the world, almost 200,000 of them from the United stated.

 Pray for your loved ones who are ill with coronavirus. Put out a free sign and candle. Pray for health care workers. Place a memorial for those who have died of this pandemic. Places of meditation and healing nearby. May God have mercy on our souls!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Atis/113/45/2810

The fallen from nineteen years ago, as well as those from today's crisis, are remembered.

Bixyl Shuftan

September 11 Memorials in Second Life

Today marks the 18th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the United States. On this day in 2001, nineteen members of the Islamofacist terrorist organization Al Qaeda hijacked four passenger jets, sending two into the World Trade Center in New York City, and one into the Pentagon in Arlington Virginia. The attack on New York was the most destructive, with both towers of the World Trace Center hit by two of the airliners, and collapsing soon afterwards. Although badly damaged by the explosion from the third airliner, the Pentagon remained functional. The fourth airliner was probably intended for the Capitol building in Washington DC, but the passengers rose up against the hijackers, and the plane crashed near Shanksville Pennsylvania. Almost three thousand died in the attacks, most in the attack on New York. This would be the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil, and would set in motion the "War on Terror" that continues to this day.

Over the years, there have been a number of memorials to those who fell on 9/11.  Alliez Mysterio had a well-designed one about a decade ago. Others at the time included the Twin Towers memorial on New York City Block. Another was the Stairclimb Tribute to the firefighters whom died at the World Trade Center. Although these and others are gone, there are some still around, including some large ones.

Probably the best memorial to the fallen of September 11 is the one in the Yellow River sim. Originally located in Stagg Island, last year it was moved. The names of each of those whom were killed that day are carved on white marble. The towers are represented by two square waterfalls with beams of light heading straight up. Small flags representing every nation whom lost someone to the attacks are on one side of the grounds.  The memorial was made by Fazio Magic.

There will be two ceremonies today at the Yellow River Memorial. They  will be at 3PM and 6PM SL time.

This week marks the anniversary of 9/11.    Please join us to remember the events of that day in a 50 minute service written by the memorial's creator, Fazio Magic. This memorial was built to pay homage to the souls we lost that day as a country.

We also need ANY Service Men and Woman that would like to be part of the Service in Uniform

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Yellow%20River/64/155/41

Another memorial is high above the ground in a skybox, in Tenerife. Around a central sitting area, there are pictures of scenes of September 11, and a small monument. Window views show scenes of New York City, including the World Trade Center. The region description calls it, "A Tribute to The Victims and Heroes of September 11th, 2001. 911 Memorial, 9-11 Memorial, World Trade Center, The Pentagon, NYC Fire, Police & Rescue, Flight 93, 11, 77, 175, WTC, NYPD." The place was made by Bryston Vanvleck.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tenerife/118/144/1343

This year, there's a new memorial, the "9/11 Memorial Track and Museum." Part monument and part racetrack, at various points on the track, there are images of the event and names of those who met their end that day. The build was made Smoke Texan.

This track was meant to be cruised as you see the events unfolding. We pay tribute to the First Responders, The 9.11 Museum for the Firefighters and Police officers. the 9.11 Memorial, and Veteran's Memorial Cemetery.. TP's and Bikes are available.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Marvelis/129/169/397

While not exclusive to 9/11, worthy of mention is the "Memorial to Victims of Terrorism Throughout the World." The display was made by Jessica Ornitz and Prokofy Neva.

I am  El Paso,  I am Kabul, I am Christchurch, I am London, Je suis Paris, je suis Bruxelles, Türkiye'nin duyuyorum, ??? ?????. Stop terrorism! Pray for victims in Sri Lanka,New Zealand, Afghanistan, Pakistan, US, Syria, all over!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Iris/197/199/21

Eighteen years later, the fallen are still remembered.

Addition: The Second Life Enquirer wrote about one memorial event. There will be a USO show at the Bob Hope Theater above the Copperhead Road sim. The show will be at 6PM SL time.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Copperhead%20Road/64/97/1515

Bixyl Shuftan

Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony at Yellow River Memorial

It was 17 years ago last week that America suffered it's most devastating terrorist attack. Second Life has a number of memorials to honor those who died. But none of the others is as large as the one as the Sept. 11 Yellow River Memorial, formerly the Stagg Island Memorial. Last week on Tuesday September 11, the memorial held it's first 9/11 anniversary events since it's relocation. Deaflegacy was there, and would write about the emotionally moving ceremony held in honor of those whom had their lives cut short that day.

Read Deaflegacy's article in Events.

Stagg Island 9/11 Memorial Has Moved

 Yesterday, the Newser reported that Stagg Island sim had vanished, along with it's memorial to the fallen of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. It turned out that the memorial is still around. It had been moved to the Yellow River sim.

Talking to Smoke Texan, one of the people there, he explained, "Well the creator, Faz (Fazio Magic) passed away in December, So Geena (Geena Zackerly) his partner moved it here 'cause it was cheaper. So a few of us are having auctions and such to help her pay her tiers to keep it open." The auctions will be starting on the "13th and go to the 20th." Smoke did say they could use a few more items donated to be auctioned off, "We've gotten bikes and log cabins and riding tracks so far. Geena really tries to do it herself, but I know she needs the help."

In both text and voice, Smoke and his friend Phoenix Nightfire explained there are future plans for the memorial, depending on how much is raised. It is likely the memorial will be placed at the top of a motorcycle track. But the important thing is keeping it online as a lasting memorial to the fallen of the largest terrorist attack on American soil.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Yellow%20River/64/157/41

Bixyl Shuftan

Editor's Note: Gemma Cleanslate and Deaflegacy were the ones who found out the place was still around.