World Trade Center The Sphere Sculpture by artist Fritz Koenig

The inscription on the plaque in the video reads:

"For three decades, this sculpture stood in the plaza of the World Trade Center. Entitled "The Sphere" it was conceived by artist Fritz Koenig as a symbol of world peace. It was damaged during the tragic events of September 11, 2001, but endures as an icon of hope and the indestructable spirit of this country. The Sphere was placed here on March 11, 2002 as a temporary memorial to all who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center.

This eternal flame was ignited on September 11, 2002 in honor of all those who were lost. Their spirit and sacrifice will never be forgotten."

The Tribute in Light is an art installation of 88 searchlights placed next to the site of the World Trade Center to create two vertical columns of light in remembrance of the September 11 attacks. Tribute in Lights was originally going to be named " Towers of Light ", but the victims' families felt that the name emphasized the buildings destroyed instead of the people killed.

For the latest information on the construction at the site visit www.WTCProgress.com

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Fritz Koenig was very moved when he viewed his sculpture set and resting next to the pieces left of the antenna that tipped one of the World Trade Towers. "The Sphere" is one of only a few dozen things that were found under all of that that and still remained intact; mostly. It's amazing. I remember the fountain. There in that plaza, under those beautiful buildings; 1984... it was wonderful.

I'm happy that Mr. Koenig is still here with us and his legacy will endure. =^.^=