This 9/11 Survivor Tree was planted at the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office two years ago in remembrance of the lives lost at the World Trade Center. It was a seedling from the Survivor Tree at the World Trade Center Site.
In October 2001, a severely damaged tree was discovered at Ground Zero, with snapped roots and burned and broken branches. The tree was removed from the rubble and placed in the care of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
After its recovery and rehabilitation, the tree was returned to the Memorial in 2010. New, smooth limbs extended from the gnarled stumps, creating a visible demarcation between the tree’s past and present. Today, the tree stands as a living reminder of resilience, survival, and rebirth.
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