| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age [v] |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Highly recommended
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| Sat, May 3, 08 3:00 PM |
tinksnsc |
Female |
50-59 |
Unspecified |
Individual |
| I would strongly recommend this tour. In an intimate setting, it is very moving and interesting to hear about and see the photos of the recovery efforts through the point of view of someone with such intimate knowledge and access. It is hard to describe the feeling that comes over you when you see the twisted metal from one of the planes, or when you see some of the items that survived pretty much intact, e.g., a pair of glasses, a magazine, a blush compact; items you use or see everyday and don't give a second thought to but which develop a new meaning because of where they came from. Being close to these items really puts a face on those poor people who thought they were just going to work as usual on a beautiful fall day without knowing that would be their last. God bless the recovery workers who had to deal with that on a daily basis. |
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Highly recommend
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| Sat, May 3, 08 1:00 PM |
585claudia |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I learned so much about the cleanup and aftermath of the attacks and thought it was well worth the money. I actually met the man who took the photos and bought a book and he signed it for me. |
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Moving
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| Sat, Apr 26, 08 1:00 PM |
exalthim7 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I found the exhibit moving and very well done. |
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A moving subject gently and bravely presented
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| Tue, Apr 22, 08 1:00 PM |
harrisonplj |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| The simplicity of the presentation and surroundings adds to the impact of one man's experience through his collection of images and artefacts. Amongst the group I attended with were two young women in their early twenties who found the exhibition to be both painful and inspiring to view. If you,like me, are having the personal debate of whether to visit the exhibition is voyeristic or in some way too soon after the tragic event, please be assured it feels right; it feels respectful. |
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Moving
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| Sat, Apr 19, 08 3:00 PM |
DottieFraney |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This museum was moving, informative, and a necessary part of American history. |
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This was an incredible experience
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| Tue, Apr 15, 08 1:00 PM |
mtbmtb |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I was fortunate enough to attend on a day that Gary was present himself, and it was fascinating to speak with him and hear first-hand about his experiences in the recovery effort at Ground Zero. His story is heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. I learned so much from my two hours here about the aftermath of 911, and the incredible efforts made by the recovery workers. It was truly inspiring to hear the stories of these people and to understand first-hand what happened in the months following 9-11. I moved beyond words by some of the photographs taken by Gary during those months and being able to see some of the artifacts was amazing. I highly recommend attending this workshop to gain a real understanding of the recovery efforts. The venue is small and intimate and unlike any other museum I have ever been in. This gives the participant a real sense of being in the midst of the recovery scene and provides a hands-on look at what is required to come out the other side of such a tragic event. I was mesmerized by the stories of these workers at Ground Zero. |
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Journey into recent historical event .
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| Tue, Apr 8, 08 11:00 AM |
SherryLing |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| I was planning a trip to New York City with my youngest daughter as part of her 16th birthday celebration. I used the internet to research the areas we wanted to see. Having not been to NYC since the WTC bombings, it was one of the destinations on my list . I saw information about the Ground Zero Museum Workshop on a WTC site. After reading about Mr Suson's experience while visiting the Anne Frank home, I knew I wanted to bring my daughter to the Ground Zero Museum Workshop. Since she was 8 years of age at the time of the WTC bombings, I felt at age 16 she would be able to have a better understanding of this historical time. The presentation of this event was on a level which the media completely missed. It showed the true grit of those involved in the recovery and the dignity with which they carried out the unimaginable. We learned more in just two hours about this tragic event (even though I had watched the media coverage), its' effect on those living in New York City and our own connection with this part of history, more than I thought possible!. My daughter questioned me afterward about why her history classes have not be able to convey this information in the same way. I told her sometimes you have to hear from someone who was there, just as Anne Franks' diary brought that part of history to us, Gary Suson gives voice to this historical event through photographs, artifacts and his personal descriptions. This was the most memorable time we spent in NYC and in the months to come it will be described and discussed with many family and friends. |
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very informative
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| Mon, Apr 7, 08 2:00 PM |
jalibosu |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We all enjoyed it very much. I bought the book. We enjoyed seeing the articles from the Twin Towers. |
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Do not miss this museum!
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| Sat, Apr 5, 08 3:00 PM |
Krazit |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family With Children |
| A very sensitive and moving exhibition of photographs and artifacts from one of the most terrifying and devastating days in U.S. history. The FDNY granted full access to the World Trade Center site to just one photographer. This is his work. There is a story behind each picture, which he narrates with compassion and sensitivity. You will be moved. |
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Inspirational
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| Tue, Apr 1, 08 1:00 PM |
mullarjf |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| The accounts and artfacts from the post 9/11 workers is truly inspiational. |
