September 11th Garden Braemar Stone in New York, New York
Following the tragic September 11, 2001, attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center in Manhattan, a series of memorials were created around the New York City area to remember the people who died in the attack. The Queen Elizabeth II September 11 th Garden, which memorializes the deceased British and Commonwealth citizens from that event, is located relatively close to the World Trade Center…
In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that obliterated the World Trade Center in Manhattan, various memorials were erected throughout New York City to honor the lives lost during the tragedy. Among these tributes is the Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden, which specifically pays tribute to British and Commonwealth citizens who perished in the attacks. The garden is situated in close proximity to the site of the fallen towers.
One of the most striking elements of the Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden is the Braemar Stone. Braemar stones have their roots in ancient Celtic games, where participants would propel rounded stones weighing between 19 and 28 pounds (8.6 – 12.7 kg) through the air, akin to a contemporary shot put. However, the Braemar Stone displayed within the garden is not a relic from any competitive event.
Rather, it was quarried from a segment of the River Dee in Balmoral, the Scottish residence of the British royal family, and transported to Manhattan for installation in the park.
The Braemar Stone is now situated atop a modest pedestal bearing the inscription "New York to Aberdeen." This symbolic notation indicates the distance separating the original quarry site in Scotland from its current location in New York City. The inscription is partially covered by the earth, serving as a poignant reminder of the enduring connection between the British royal family and this humble September 11th memorial.
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