Palm Coast in Flagler County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
9/11 Survivor Tree
Heroes Memorial Park
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 10, 2023
1. 9/11 Survivor Tree Marker
One single surviving Callery Pear tree, known as the “Survivor Tree" was discovered at Ground Zero in October 2001 after enduring the September 11 Terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. The tree was severely damaged with snapped roots, burned and broken branches. It was removed from the rubble, placed in the care of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreations, and rehabilitated, given a chance at a new life.
On September 11, 2011 at the Tenth Anniversary, the tree was returned to Ground Zero as a sign of hope and resiliency as part of the Survivor Tree Sampling Program. The tree before you is a direct descendant of the Survivor Tree.
It stands as a living reminder of the resilience, survival and rebirth.
The Survivor Tree was planted and dedicated on September 11, 2021 by the Palm Coast Fire Department as a living reminder, that through tragedy there is rebirth and new life.
Dedicated by:
Palm Coast Professional Firefighters Local 480
Palm Coast Fire Department
Erected 2021 by Palm Coast Professional Firefighters Local 4807, Palm Coast Fire Department.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Crew of the USS Liberty (a few steps from this marker); City of Palm Coast Military Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Tree (a few steps from this marker); Tree of Remembrance (a few steps from this marker); Invisible Wounds Memorial (a few steps from this marker); City of Palm Coast September 11 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); American Legion Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Liberty Tree (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palm Coast.
Also see . . . A Survivor Tree Grows in Palm Coast: 9/11 Ceremony at Heroes Park Dedicates Sapling From Ground Zero. (Submitted on June 16, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 10, 2023
2. 9/11 Survivor Tree Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
