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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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I was humbled by the exhibits.
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| Tue, Jul 1 1:00 PM |
lpreston |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| The experience I had at the Ground Zero Museum is very difficult to put into words. I was humbled by the stories and exhibits I viewed. The timed entry and limited number entry into the museum made for a very intimate atmosphere. Mr. Suson was in the facility the day we completed our tour and took the time to talk with our group. He was very friendly and compassionate. I have already recommended this museum to many and will continue to recommend it to others. Thank you for such and amazing experience. |
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Worth Seeing
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| Tue, Jul 1 1:00 PM |
kcmomof2 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| For those who go to NYC and see Ground Zero, the only memorial available is what is in the church across the street. We all watched the World Trade Center collapse on TV but never having been to NYC or seeing the twin towers before, seeing the pictures and the items found there make it real. I'd recommend seeing Ground Zero first so you can visualize the layout of the area and the buildings around it. Then when you see the pictures and hear the stories you can visualize exactly what these people went through. We were fortunate to be there on a day when Gary Suson was there. My husband and I had two teenagers with us, ages 18 and 16, both who get bored with museums but having the headphones to hear the stories about each picture or item found kept them both interested the entire time. |
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Small, intimate museum
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| Tue, Jul 1 1:00 PM |
clinth |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| I enjoyed visiting the museum and the photographs and stories that were told. |
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Ground Zero Review
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| Mon, Jun 30 2:00 PM |
jbinkley |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| The experience was a moving portrayal of one of the darkest times in our nation's history. It is a must see for all who enjoy the freedoms of America. Thank you for the humbling experience. |
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Words cannot describe how incredible/memorable
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| Mon, Jun 30 12:00 PM |
mcorpuz |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Words cannot describe how incredible/memorable of an experience it was. The guides were great. Convenient numeric audio documentary w/ 2 videos to see. Can peruse items and photos at your own pace. Allow for 2-3 hours. MUST-SEE if going to NY. |
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Moving
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| Mon, Jun 30 12:00 PM |
Rebecca39 |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| The cost of the tour is a bit pricey, but ulimately it was worth it in the end . (Besides, the money goes to a good cause!) This museum is a very small space with A LOT to see, feel, and reflect upon. It's tiny space was initially disappointing, but after viewing the photographs and hearing the stories behind them, I realized the intimacy of the space really enhanced the experience. It was a very moving day. I recommend this tour. |
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Must see for all visitors to NY!!
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| Mon, Jun 30 12:00 PM |
jtopness |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Hello Gary,
My name is Jill Topness from Rochester, Minnesota and just got back from New York after a 3 1/2 day vacation there with a friend. I met you yesterday (Mon, 6/30/08) while touring your museum and was struck by your down-to-earth personality and humbleness. What a pleasant surprise to have you, Gary Marlon Suson, America's Photographer for Sept 11 there, and I feel fortunate to have met you.
Thank you for establishing this museum and for risking your life at Ground Zero during that horrendously tragic day in history. What touched me most about your workshop was the human elements, such as camaraderie amongst rescue teams, complete strangers, volunteers (and even the 'canine variety' and their touching stories). Not to mention, your keen spiritual observations incorporated throughout the exhibits (i.e. the iron crosses, stopped clock, Bible verse, lone haggard teddy bear and the significance you gave to it; America dusting itself off and trudging onward to honor and protect our country. The fact that your camera focused in and captured raw human emotion was outstanding, particularly the devastating sorrow in people's eyes and during individuals solitary moments of prayer & reflection.
Heard this quote on a Good Morning America this a.m. on a piece about a woman who survived a family tragedy where her brother killed their parents: 'Trauma tends to freeze people.'
May the Ground Zero Museum Workshop live on to memorialize the thousands of people who lost their lives on September 11, but also to help ease suffering of the victims families, friends and fellow Americans who are left behind. Such as, the story about your saving the metal panel of the plane that hit the World Trade Center and giving a small piece of it to a victim's family member is a perfect example of your heroism. It was a pleasure to meet you Gary, and I look forward to reading your book that I purchased yesterday and will most definitely share it with others.
Sincerely,
Jill
PS Our tour guide was also excellent so please thank her for us, as well. (forgot her name but she is the Rachael Ray look-a-like). : ) |
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wonderful photographers view of 9-11's aftermath
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| Sat, Jun 28 3:00 PM |
RMichaels |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| The pictures and the short audio narrative that goes with them was very well done. |
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a must on your visit to new york
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| Sat, Jun 28 1:00 PM |
kathyspe |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Biggest little museum definately fits the Ground Zero Museum and Workshop. Everything about this one room museum has a big impact. It was very moving but not in a way where you felt too heavy when you left. I was impressed with the stories of people coming together in the rescue/recovery efforts and that the focus was on this. My nephews, ages 16yrs and 19yrs were also moved and full of questions. Taking them there sparked some very good and important conversations and I think it even brought us closer together as a family. |
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The museum stretches your heart!
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| Sat, Jun 28 1:00 PM |
Nora47 |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I didn't exactly know what to expect purchasing these tickets. I knew I wanted to go, but I had no idea the museum would touch my heart the way it did. I must admit, it is a small space; not very big at all. But all of the stories, artifacts, and pictures it entails makes such a small room seem so big. I walked out with a different perspective, giving new meaning to September 11, 2001. It was an unforgettable experience, and one i would recommend to all of those interested in learning more about 9/11. |
