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9/11 Memorial – To Lift a Nation

The three-times life-size statue, recreates the now-famous photo taken by Thomas E. Franklin, a photographer for the Bergen Record, who captured the image of three firefighters raising the American flag at Ground Zero.

This three-times larger than life statue recreates the now-famous photo taken by Thomas E. Franklin, a photographer for NJ’s Bergen Record, who captured the image of three firefighters raising the American flag at Ground Zero.

This bronze monument, named “To Lift a Nation,” was created by sculptor Stan Watts to honor the heroes of September 11, 2001.

“The monument and its flag are symbols of hope and courage for a nation deeply impacted by this tragedy,” Watts said. “It honors a moment in the history of our country and reminds us of the bravery and sacrifice made by our firefighters and by thousands of citizens, from all walks of life, who selflessly serve humankind in times of need.”

The monument stands 40 feet high, six feet deep and eight feet wide. Each of the three firefighters’ statues weigh more than 5,000 pounds and were formed from approximately 160 bronze sections, weighing between 60-to-80 pounds each.

In 2011, a brick plaza and 10 sections of walkway were installed in front of the sculpture, thus connecting it to the Walk of Honor®