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MCPON Visits 9/11 Memorial & Museum

by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Villegas
11 September 2019

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VIDEO | 03:03 | MCPON Visits 9/11 Memorial & Museum

The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the 2,977 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith visited to pay his respects. 

 

MCPON Looks at names at the 9/11 memorial.
SLIDESHOW | 7 images | 190904-N-YG104-6030 Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith looks into one of two reflecting pools located at the National September 11 Memorial. The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the 2,977 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993.
MCPON Looks at names at the 9/11 memorial.
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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith looks into one of two reflecting pools located at the National September 11 Memorial. The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the 2,977 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993.
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A rose sits in a name carved into a memorial at the 9/11 memorial.
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A white rose rose is placed on the 9/11 Memorial pools at the names of the victims whose birthdays would have been celebrated on that day. The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the 2,977 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993.
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MCPON Looks at names at the 9/11 memorial.
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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith pays his respects at the National September 11 Memorial. The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the 2,977 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993.
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MCPON looks at names at the 9/11 memorial.
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190904-N-YG104-0042 NEW YORK (Sept. 4, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith pays his respects at the National September 11 Memorial. The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the 2,977 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Villegas)
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A close up of MCPON's hat at the 9/11 memorial.
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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith pays his respects at the National September 11 Memorial. The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the 2,977 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993.
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A close up of the statue of liberty's face.
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"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The statue overlooks the New York Harbor and former site of the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center. On September 11, we remember and honor 2,977 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon.
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A rose in a name at the 9/11 Memorial.
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A white rose rose is placed on the 9/11 Memorial pools at the names of the victims whose birthdays would have been celebrated on that day. The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the 2,977 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993.
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