To the Struggle Against World Terrorism (also known as the Tear of Grief and the Tear Drop Memorial) is a 10–story sculpture by Zurab Tsereteli that was given to the United States as an official gift from the Russian government as a memorial to the victims of the September 11 attacks in 2001, and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. It stands at the end of the former Military Ocean Terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey. Ceremonial groundbreaking occurred on September 16, 2005, in a ceremony attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The monument was dedicated on September 11, 2006, in a ceremony attended by former U.S. President Bill Clinton.Put Tear Drop Memorial on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Bayonne online itinerary planner.
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Tucked away at the end of the cruise ship pier is this 9/11 monument presented to the U.S. by the Russian people. It is tall and imposing. This is a quiet location and there is a feeling of a...
Tucked away at the end of the cruise ship pier is this 9/11 monument presented to the U.S. by the Russian people. It is tall and imposing. This is a quiet location and there is a feeling of a... more »
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Tear Drop Memorial. It’s at the end of a cruise port diving area. It seems like you drive to an area you’re not supposed to be in. Just keep driving! Well worth it. Beautiful!!
Tear Drop Memorial. It’s at the end of a cruise port diving area. It seems like you drive to an area you’re not supposed to be in. Just keep driving! Well worth it. Beautiful!! more »
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Memorable place to visit. We can not forget that event happened. My respect to each individual who lost their relatives friends and family members. Good gives a strength to everyone. Keep paece in whole world and spread love among people. Nice view of NYC city line and port around that place. Loved it.
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Very sad monument. Was a nice visit. The area and the skyline views are all amazing and beautiful. The grounds are well kept and it is an excellent memorial for those lost..
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