This project is headed by members from Staten Island District 1 of the Federated Garden Clubs of NY State--a group with over 200 members that has been in existence for 75 years.

Purpose: The purpose of the Five Healing Trees Project, according to Groundwork Yonkers director Rick Magder, is to use tree memorials as a mechanism for creating healing spaces throughout Yonkers

Description: Purpose:New York Restoration Project will plant a grove of flowering, hardwood trees in Highbridge Park as Living Memorial to honor those who lost their lives as a result of the Sept.

According to Director of Environmental Services Casssandra Wilday, "The Memorial Tree Grove will fill an important need in the Hoboken community by providing surviving familiy members of decea

A John Safer sculpture representing the mythological bird symboling rebirth, which honors the victims of 9/11.

"Holy Rood Cemetery was established in 1930 to provide consecrated burial ground for Catholics and their families.

The Howell High School Memorial Garden features a small stone replica of the World Trade Center as well as a plaque which reads: "Howell High School World Trade Center -Memorial Garden- In mem

Purpose: Director of the Beaumont Botanical Gardens and designer of the site Bob Whitman responded simply: "lest we not ever forget."

The 'In Loving Memory Flag' was created by flag designer Mme Sophie Rault.

Purpose:To connect community members, to give the youth a chance to literally plant their visions in the earth, to use plant material as an artistic medium.

According to the Civic Chairman of the Garden Club, the purpose of this project is "to turn a barren highway median into an attractively landscaped living memorial to the victims of 9/11.&quot

A dogwood tree planted on the campus of Oceanside High School

While the gazebo is the centerpiece of this memorial, there are also two plaques to commemorate the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

Garden with benches and a monument

This stained glass memorial panel was created by Durhan Studios in West Hempstead, NY.

Two stone memorial posts are on the grounds of Peter Hanson's high school.

Painting is painted on the side of the shed at the Willett home. The artist is Carol Peacock from Arkansas. The Monument is 6'4" tall which is the same height as John Charles.

Bench on the boardwalk of the beach which was dedicated by Josh's friends

This memorial is located at the base of a flag pole on a concrete slab in the shape of a pentagon. This plaque reads: "Less we forget the lives lost. September 11, 2001.

To create a public place of beauty that will honor the victims and heroes of 9-11, and reaffirm the principals of freedom and liberty on which our country has been built.