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Photographer: R. C.
Taken: December 26, 2023
Caption: Freedom from Terrorism Memorial
Additional Description: The wall before the breach symbolizes the American culture: strong, bold and free. The breach in the wall represents the cultural impact and the losses from the 9/11 era terrorism. The rough texture below the breach further portrays the impact that scarred the culture but could not destroy it. The wall after the breach represents the recovery of a culture that will endure even longer than the previous years of American history. The first row of twelve cubes represents the “12th Man Aggie Spirit” of those Aggies who have served to ensure our way of life. The missing row of cubes represents those Aggies lost and the sacrifices made by the survivors in the 9/11 era. The twelve lights represent our remembrance of their sacrifices. The last two rows of cubes signify the Aggies who will protect our country and preserve its culture.
Submitted: December 30, 2023, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas.
Database Locator Identification Number: p766696
File Size: 1.023 Megabytes

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