Monday, September 12, 2011

Two Thousand Nine Hundred And Ninty Six Flags

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Flags On Art Hill 1

A group of people planted 2,996 flags Saturday on Art Hill, the great bowl in Forest Park. It was build in memory of those who died on 9/11. The sight was overwhelming.

I've heard it will be up through the coming weekend. Locals, this is a must see.

Flags On Art Hill 2

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Flags On Art Hill 5
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13 comments:

  1. Oakland Daily PhotoSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    3000 is just a number until you see how many that really is. This looks like a very moving display.

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  2. OlivierSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    la photo no 3, je l'adore, un bel hommage et avec ces enfants : un espoir pour demain

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  3. Stefan JanssonSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Very touching.

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  4. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    This certainly helps visualize the personal losses. Each flag should be multiplied to represent the spouses, parents, children and siblings of those whose loss has left such a hole in the heart of the survivors.

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  5. William KendallSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Those are amazing pictures, very striking.

    And entirely appropriate for the day.

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  6. Sally- San FranciscoSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Thank you for posting, Bob. I read the article in the Post last week describing what was planned. I really appreciate your pictures of a beautiful tribute. In Union City, CA, there is a beautiful memorial for hereos of Flight 93. We must never forget.

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Yes it's only when you see an actual sight like this that the number becomes more of a reality. Excellent pictures Bob.

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  8. UnknownSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    All shots are great but the perspective at the bottom is amazing. I agree with Perth as to the number becoming more of a reality. Impressive!

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  9. JackSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Excellent, Bob. I have seen similar displays with smaller flags, but with full-size flags, the effect must be awesome.

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  10. SharonSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Wow, what an amazing sight!

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  11. VirginiaSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    A magnificent memorial and you caught it perfectly B.
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  12. KateSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    A field of flags...what could be more symbolic!

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  13. nathalie (Avignon)September 13, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    What a sight - no doubt it was an emotional one.

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