Lafayette in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
9-11 Memorial
Photographed By Erik Hulse, November 4, 2012
1. 9-11 Memorial
The view of the Main Panel with Panel 3 on the right side.
Main Panel
The two beams, retrieved from Ground Zero in New York City, are actual beams that were part of the World Trade Center. Standing side by side the beams represent the World Trade Center North and South Towers and are oriented as they stood in New York City prior to the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. The beams remain untouched and in the same condition after the Towers fell. The beams stand 13 1/2 feet tall, representing a 1/100th scale of the World Trade Center Towers.
Surrounding the two beams is a pentagon shaped bench representing the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., also attacked on September 11, 2001. The 1/100 scaled sized bench is oriented in the same direction as the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The northwest part of the bench was purposely defaced to indicate the area where the Pentagon was hit by American Airlines Flight 77.
Located in the area between the beams and the bench are actual limestone pieces from the damaged Pentagon randomly placed to represent the fallen debris from the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon.
The signs indicate the time and location
this page online
Panel 2
Terrorist Attacks Killed More Than 3,000 Americans
and Threatened Our Mighty Nation,
In the Autumn of 2001,
These Beams Were Salvaged From
the Wreckage of the Twin Towers
of the World Trade Center in New York
and Stand in Remembrance
as Symbols of Strength and Honor.
The Citizens of Lafayette Parish
Join in Remembering Those Who Perished in
the World Trade Center,
the Pentagon,
American Airlines Flights 11 and 77
and United Airlines Flights 93 and 175.
We Will Not Forget.
Dedicated by the Lafayette Consolidated Government,
September 11, 2002
Panel 3
the foundations of our biggest buildings,
but they cannot touch
the foundation of America.
These acts shatter steel,
but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve."
George W. Bush, President
Panel 4 with French translation of Panel 2
des attaques terroristes ont tué plus de 3,000 Américains
et ont menacé la force de notre pays.
Pendant
Photographed By Erik Hulse, November 4, 2012
2. 9-11 Memorial
The view of Panel 2 on the front side and Panel 5 in French on the left side.
on a extrait ces solives du
carnage des double tours du
Centre Mondial de l'Echange à New York,
elles sont montées ici en souvenir
comme symboles de la force et de l'honneur.
Les citoyens de la Paroisse de Lafayette se
joignent à ceux qui se souviennent des morts
dans le Centre Mondial de l'Echange,
dans le Pentagon,
et sur les vols American Airlines 11 et 17
et United Airlines 93 et 175.
On n'oubliera jamais.
Dédié par le gouvernement consolidé de
Lafayette, le 11 septembre 2002.
Panel 5 with French translation of Panel 3
les fondations des plus grands batiments,
mais elles ne peuvent pas toucher
la fondation de l'Amérique.
Ces actes peuvent briser le fer,
mais ils ne peuvent pas réduire la force de la détermination américaine".
George W. Bush, President
Erected 2002 by Lafayette Consolidated Government.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks.
Location. 30° 13.502′ N, 92° 1.058′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Louisiana, in Lafayette Parish. Memorial is at the intersection of East Congress Street and Polk Street
Photographed By Erik Hulse, November 4, 2012
3. 9-11 Memorial
The view of Panel 3 on the front side and Panel 4 in French on the right side.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gordon Square (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jean Jacques Alfred Mouton Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Pavy Studio (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cathedral-Carmel School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. Lee A. Butler House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Blue Moon Saloon & Guest House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist (approx. 0.3 miles away); Butler's Drug Store / Pharmacie Butler (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.
Photographed By Erik Hulse, November 4, 2012
4. 9-11 Memorial
The view of the Pentagon shaped bench with the defaced mark (right side) on the bench to show where Flight 77 hit the Pentagon. The random limestone blocks around the memorial are actual fallen blocks from the damaged Pentagon.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
