Decent looking sculpture, although I fear it is still a bit too self-pitying. I would think a recreation of the Statue of Liberty with a sword much like "Mother Russia" in Volgograd, would be more apt as a symbol of fighting terrorism. But then I am not an artist, so what do I know.

I have to admit, there was one thing that the Soviet Union got right, and that was its state-funded art and architecture. That was pretty much it, though.

This report is pretty shocking. This monument has already been built but you are using an artist rendering, which makes it look far better than it does. Why not use an actual photograph? Too ugly to stain your blog with?

I'm amazed that you can discuss this topic without mentioning the massive controversy that has swirled around the statue, which has been nearly universally attacked as a monstrosity and been booted out of every decent place it might have been erected, ultimately being relegated to backwater Bayonne New Jersey.

The monument tells it like it was.

What's ugly? I think the statue is beautiful! The tear should remind all of us Americans of the cost of terrorism... And may be a sword is not a good idea against evil. Perhaps Russians know how to win over evil. For a hundred years they have battled against evil, and if it wasn't for Russia, we probably would have never won the World War 2. I would say that Russia is probably the only country that knows how to cry, and we need to calm our senses and realize that life is not all about parties and rock and roll...

Will someone please remind the American people to learn how to say thank you? My school lost a beautiful graduate,had grads working nearby forever affected by what they saw that day, and a neighbor who managed to save more than a few people. I look forward to viewing your creation. Mr. Tsereteli, President Putin, and the Russian people I am touched by your gift and your gesture.

Listen-he was not a Russian-Russians are sensless people and they could never built something as beautiful
as this-Tsereteli is a Georgian but lives in Russia and Russians could realy build statue of liberty with a sword(which would look terrible).Did Putin say that Tsereteli was Georgian-no-maybe they will force him to change his surname to Ivanov later.

People, get real, OMG!
It looks like a giant vagina! For Tsereteli it's just a way to make a bigger name for himself. Putin doesn't give a crap. And Tsereteli is also best buddy-buddy with Moskow's mayor Luzhkov. Please. Really. This has nothing to with our American tragedy.

I've seen this vagina. First of all, there are no signs to it, at all. I had to spend an hour to find it behind some industrial backyards of Bayonne. Second, there is no Manhattan skyline or Statue of Liberty seen from there - there is massive ship which obstructs the view.

I don't care what anyone says I live in Bayonne and it is by far one of the most beautiful and humbling gifts we have ever recieved.I've been to the monument about am illion times consider its about ten blocks form my hosue and i dont know what aany of you are tlaking about considering it looks exactly like the drawing. As for those who posted in August of 2006 the monument was not finished yet which was why the concept was stil lbeing used for publicity. Im glad jersey city did not want it. It look perfect exactly where it is. the ship of which you speak of that obstrucks the new york skyline currently is the inrepid which not too long ago was stuck in the waters in Ny and is being docked there until they move it. The "industiral backyards" of bayonne is the MOT which was a former army naval base which is now undergoing extensive recontruction. I just wish that for once in peoples lives they could look passed all of their personal and underlying assumtions and focus on the symboloic aspects of it all. if you look through the teardrop you see where the towers once stood. the monument is huge,the teardrop immense in size. every single persons name tht perished that day ornares the bottom all the way around the monument in the most respectible way. before we crisize this gift, can we just imagine how greateful these families are for even such a small token of support. ungrateful bastards.

People who have never seen this should keep their mouths shut! It is a beautiful sculptur. Love the moron who said you can't see the NYC Skyline or the Staue of Liberty from the site. PUT THE CRACK PIPE DOWN!

okay, whoever put the comment about it looking like a vagina...you made me cry.
my uncle, and two cousins were in the World Trade Center when the plane flew in.
they died and i will never forget that day.
that statue is a great thing to me.
it means so much...
if you had lost a loved one, you would take back every nasty, hateful thing you ever said.
you are an idiot and i hate you.
every word you said has insulted the American people greatly, but most of all, the people who died from that attack.
you should be ashamed.
i hope you realize what a complete a**hole you are.

I saw the sculpture today for the first time. I'm ashamed to say that I didn't even know it was there until today when I was out on my boat with some other people and we went over to see it.

I think it is a very tasteful and fitting memorial. It's artistic and well done. The teardrop is touching.

I can't understand why anyone would have a problem with it.

My husband & I were in Bayonne last week & were told about this monument. There should be many more signs throughout Bayonne & on the road leading to it. We were glad we kept riding to find it, one word says it all "awesome". The area surrounding it is so serene, hope more people go & see it.

Yesterday, I stumbled upon a thing of beauty, like discovering a star in the night sky where none were before. I just happened to drive by what was once some military base in bayonne, and now I know they have large ships docking at the site. I wanted to show my wife the large ships, when one was being led out by a pair of big red and white tugs. I was attempting to get as close to the water as I could to look at the ship, that had mountains of containers on board, when it jumped out at me. Glowing in the sunlight was the memorial I had heard about some time ago, a memorial that jersey city did not want, one that I knew only was surrounded with some type of controversey. We drove over to the memorial, quite disinterested in the ship that was now headed across the ocean to ports unknown. We approached the monolith in amazed silence, as if in some holy place that you have the deepest awe and respect for. I started to tell my wife that I knew it was from Russia, and the large shnny hanging object inside the bronze pilar was a sybol of the nation sorrow over the tragedy that we now refer to by number. We explored the sculpture from all angles, walked around to get differnt perspectives with the sun at our back then shinning thru the gash in the middle of the memorial.. We looked up,at the sculpture, and down at the engraved names at the base. I imagined how it would look at night, or in the winter, or with crowds of people about the place. I couldnt believe we were the only people there at this wonderful site. Then a lady pulled up with two small children, she got out, and just like we were old friends instead of strangers, we started to talk about it. Talk about where we were when it happened, how could it have happened, who we knew that were lost, and it just seemed like the most innocent thing to do, to be there and liitle children at the site, that would some day when they grew up, that they would have no better understanding of what happened, then we do now. That this entire tragedy has left all of us children, a little sadder, a little more lost, and at times a little more proud to be an american. It seems odd that a gift of this monument from another country...Russia, is the means to provide that patriotism, but all we have to do is look a little off in the distance, and there in the same harbour, shinning in the sun is another monument, from another foreign country, it too given as a gift to our nation...the statue of liberty. What a great place to have such things, too inspire, and perhaps to provide hope and belief in the right things for the world, that nations can admire each other, and destruction may one day cease and mankind can be given a chance to flourish in the breeze, as the american flags fly overhead. Well thanks Mother Russia, I Love your gift, it will remain in my heart and mind forever.

...Apple

THANK YOU to all of the Russian people who were involved in this gift to our country. It is embarrassing that any fellow Americans could have negative words to say about this gift, but after all, America is the land of free speech: please forgive us our childishness!

I have not seen any publicity about this gift, though I watch the news daily. I only learned about it from my father who worked nearby while it was being built. He took many photos of the construction, and was truly amazed by the scope of the project. When seen in person it is immense, awe-inspiring and very emotional. To understand that this gift came from the Russians (whom Americans have so frequently dis-liked) really shows that they care about us in a very big way. I think that it deserves to be called a monument, not just a mere sculpture.

Please allow this memorial sculpture to be what it's meant to be: a solemn monument given from one great country to another. It is a generous gift that shows the promise of working together towards a common goal: elimination of terrorism towards the creation of world peace.

I grew up in Bayonne and have not lived there for about 15 years now. This weekend we went to see my Mom and she said have you seen the memorial. I said no so we went to what used to be the military base and I was amazed and touched to see such an amazing tribute to the victims of 9-11. The sculpture is magnificent and the honor we pay the people who died on that tragic day is huge. The site is peaceful and beautiful. The view of the skyline of New York is amazing and the sculpture plus the missing buildings that I grew up seeing everyday should remind us all of how lucky we are to have the liberties we have. The people who lost their lives need to be remembered forever and this sculpture is a lovely way to do so!

I recently visited the monument and was in awe of it's size and stature. It's in the perfect place with the backdrop of NY and our Lady of Liberty. The teardrop does well to remind us of the pain of 9-11 and the World Trade Center Terrorism acts. I was struck by it's beauty and given hope that someone cared enough to fashion such a piece and present it to us as a gift. Like someone else said: We should learn to say thank you! I think it is beautiful and meaningful to all of those who love and defend patriotism. Thank you Russia!

Thank you for all you've soilders

I went home (to Bayonne)for a visit last week, I live in Texas and my sister took me to the monument, I was very impressed to me it looks like a broken heart with the tear drop. I was very humbled. Thank you to the Russian people. May we never forget.

It looks better than any of the other renderings I have seen so far. I like the fact that there is a park surrounding it, too.Anyone with a keyboard can be a hater so let them do their hater thingy.Everybody wants it to be done right(the memorial),and it is long overdue.

It looks like a woman's private parts. Are the Russians trying to express what they think of us?

Born in Bayonne -1925
love this City. The
(Teardrop Memorial)
is beautiful.Those who perished in the
WTC will never be
forgotten.That is why we must erase terrorism from the
face of the Earth.
God Bless America
And Those who perished that terrible day.
Jim H=87th Inf Div.

I just became aware of this memorial today as the result of an email that is just now being passed around. I think its very attractive, but even if it wasn't, what a thoughtful gift from what is generally described in our media as an arch rival. Wouldn't it be nice if all Americans had the grace to simply say thank you?

I think this is a wonderful gesture. It is also a beautiful memorial to those who died so needlessly. I was not aware of it until receiving an email from a dear friend. I don't remember seeing anything about this on any news channel.

I would be proud to be a resident of the City of Bayonne, N. Jersey for having accepted the gifted monument from the Russian people. I have seen the monument only on this computer but it is so very attractive and a most humane and thoughtful gift from a powerful country with a heart. Whether Rival at times or Ally at times as countries tend to be, this was a wonderful gesture of empathy and good will. I, and my wife Verla would on behalf of a large extended U.S. family, like to extend a big "Thank You" to the people and Government of Russia for a recognition of pain felt by so many American people. Thank you also to Bayonne for accepting the monument in the spirit in which it was obviously intended. It confirms my belief that people love people and are concerned for them regardless of race color or creed or from whatever country we come from. God Bless America and God Bless Russia for this kindness and generous gift!
Raymond J. Vens
1000 No. 11th St.
Clinton, Ia.
52732

Today is the first time that I was made aware of this beautiful monument. Thank you to the Artist and to the people of Russia. Peace Be With Us All. Sincerely, Charlotte Ranney

My wife and I are looking forward to a visit to this beautiful memorial and wish to thank the Russian People and Mr. Putin for this most thoughtful meaningful and memorable gift. To the US Press - you are worthless - why can't you report news such as this - rather than trying to make the news that you report - US Press - You are terribly lax and not worthy of the American Free Press we all cherish - I despise the US PRESS for their lack of reporting things such as this to the American People

My wife and I are looking forward to a visit to this beautiful memorial and wish to thank the Russian People and Mr. Putin for this most thoughtful meaningful and memorable gift. To the US Press - you are worthless - why can't you report news such as this - rather than trying to make the news that you report - US Press - You are terribly lax and not worthy of the American Free Press we all cherish - I despise the US PRESS for their lack of reporting things such as this to the American People

I to hadn't heard of this memorial sculpture gifted from Russia. It is a beautiful and appropriate, artistically interpretive expression. I am thankful several have commented about the grace to say Thank You! It is after all the decent thing to do. Greater coverage by our Press would have amplified that -as the decent thing to do. So where were they? As for a few pathetically inappropriate remarks,-they are simply a sad commentary on ignorance over substance.

As a frequent visitor to the eastern part of the former USSR, the memorial has the same "feeling" that much of the art has in that region. A very good representation of sorry and gief is apparent. Thank you sir for your art and expression.

I can't beilive that this monument isn't well known. What a shame. This should have been as popular as the "ground zero" memorial.

A most beautiful and thoughtful memorial to one of the saddest days in American history..
A huge and humble Thank You goes to the people of Russia..
Ken Watterson

I have seen the photos of the memorial. I think it is beautiful. If I ever get to that area, I will certainly try and visit the site. I think we should all be very thankful to the Russian people for this great gift.

It appears that most Americans are only now becoming aware of this gift from Russia. Although our culture lavishes attention on the trivial and inane, we seem unable to acknowledge, or even notice, this gesture. And when we do, many degrade it artistically or dismiss it as a Russian ploy -- a public relations stunt. While it is certainly prudent to be careful dealing with the Russian government in matters of global and national security, we should be willing to show some appreciation when a rival nation extends a hand in friendship, particularly in response to a tragedy. No wonder we have so much difficulty getting along with certain countries.

I received a picture and information of this through an email that is circulating. I cannot believe that the media has done nothing to bring this to American's attention. Shame on you. Many heartfelt thank you's to the Russians for such a beautiful and thoughtful memorial.

This is a beautiful and touching memorial. As I write this I am hearing about US newspapers that are going out of business. They wonder why? Because we had to go to the internet to see this. Thank you to the Russian people.

After reading all of the above comments, it isn't hard to understand why I'll never see world peace in my lifetime. Where did we get all of these idiots as American citizens? Weren't you taught as a child to say thank you & appreciate a wonderful gift such as this monument. Thank you Russia & we aren't all stupid!

I am glad that someone started that email. Neither I, nor anyone I forwarded it to were aware of this gift to the people of America. It was a kind remembrance for the victims' families and the entire country.

Thank you to Mr.Tsereteli,
Vladimir Putin and the people of Russia.

It takes small minds to belittle and criticize the efforts of the people who made this possible. They should be ashamed of themselves and then ask themselves exactly what they have done to honor those who met such a horrific fate on September 11.

Just saw this beautiful memorial today in an e-mail. Would be a pleasure to see it live some day.
A big thanks to the great citizens of Russia !!!!!!! :))

I would love to see this great gift to our country.
the statue of Liberty is also a gift and for both we all are very thankful to the country they were given by.

When I first read about this gift I questioned the real motive for it having been given. However, if we are unappreciative of what we received, presuming there are hidden agendas only to find out the gift was given with utmost sincerity we shame ourselves. On the other hand, if we accept the gift as a sincere gesture and there is in fact a hidden agenda we still are not shamed. Either way, forget about the motive. We may never figure it out anyway. Let's receive the gift graciously. We only rob the thousands in our own country that need healing from the 911 tragedy when we pick at what might bring them at least a small amount of solice.

What a wonderful gesture ... thank heavens for email, as its the only way I would ever have heard of this beautiful teardrop memorial. Thank you, Russia! x

This is truly a most beautiful and eloquent statement, a remarkable and inspired response to a terrible act of violence. It is also a wonderful gift, in the spirit of the statue of Liberty, and a singular display of warmth and empathy from the Russian people to all of us. I say, Thank you, Russian people,
from the bottom of my heart, for your extraorindary generosity, and for thinking of us in our time of trial.

To me the moument represents a broken heart.The tear drop represents the blood shed by our Lord,also the men and women who was at work and lost their lives.Give Thanks for the gift.

ate there any painting of the memorial and where can i buy one?

I'm an artist, and I think it is a beautiful piece of sculpture. It is also a heartfelt tribute to the first lives lost in what will be a long war against radical Islam. If one's first thought upon looking at this work is "vagina"--well, that says much more about the viewer than I could. How sad and cynical.

I have not been to visit this monument but it touches my heart anyway...I did not loose anyone close on 9/11 but I lost a lot of fellow citizens of the USA...People have to look at the big picture...if they are going to criticise this monument from Russia they should ask themselves how is it that Russia has produced a monument when our own country hasn't? If they think they could do a better job of it...why haven't they? If all you can see is a womans private parts maybe you need to pull your head out once in a while and see the beauty the rest of the world really displays...not just material things..but heart..compassion..kindness...and giving of oneself to dispell grief....for even one moment

Read 3 newspapers daily and never heard of the "Tear Drop". I am very impressed and thankful that the Russian people involved were so kind. I guess living in Calif. the news gets lost. WRH

I personally thought it looked like the Statue of Liberty was being mooned, and no, I am not an uneducated, ungrateful idiot. I call it as I see it.

I hate to think that there is some ongoing plot by the news media- military industrial complex- White House, to keep complimentary news about the "Evil Empire" (Russians, Iranians and all potential nations to be demonized) from reaching the American public.
However, learning today for the first time about the magnificent monument built in Bayonne, N.J. by the Russian government in memory of our Americans killed in the Trade Towers, I'm afraid that this is a real possibility.
We watch the 6:30 news on TV almost every night of the year and have done so for many years- certainly long before the dedication of the memorial on the fifth anniversary of 911.
Not one word have we ever heard- not through the media nor second hand from anyone who heard about it on the radio or TV.
What a rude and hostile response we have shown Russia for letting such a gesture and act of compassion go unnoticed! I'm ashamed and I want to know who is responsible for keeping this a virtual secret.

What ultra- liberal press is that??.............I'd say it is the Ultra conservative press (of the last 8 years) that would not report a gift of art from Russia........

What ultra- liberal press is that??.............I'd say it is the Ultra conservative press (of the last 8 years) that would not report a gift of art from Russia........

I only just became aware of this beautiful monument from the Russian people. Why hasn't the U.S. media informed us of this kind gesture from Russia? May I personally thank the Russian people for this gift.

I was very surprised when I came across the Tear Drop sculpture given to New Jersey from the Russian people. Thank you for that beautiful act of love and kindnes to those who died at 911. I am emailing everyone possible to see Russia's gift to the United States.

We,too,were unaware of the sculpture donated to the American people. After reading some of the above comments, our disbelief when we noticed how very few American flags were raised during the last several holidays is no longer confusing. It's certainly still perplexing though. Where did our pride go? Are we no longer the patriotic people we once were? Some of the responses to this very kind and generous gift were exceedingly cruel and rude,and must certainly be hurtful to those families who lost someone in 9-11! Did our patriotism go the way of our American language? Press 1 for English, Press 2 for Spanish... Look around people, we were warned by world terrorists that destruction of our country would come from within our own borders. By the responses listed I think we can see clearly that it's started already. We all better develop true thankfulness and a great deal of patriotic behavior very soon. Thank you to anyone who wishes to express their concern and understanding for our people and this country. May God Bless America. Let's all develop some fortitude, thankfulness and regain our patriotism.

Today I learned about a beautiful work of art which was a gift from Russia. Please accept my humble THANK YOU, RUSSIA for this memorial which is beautiful in its appearance, design and its
meaning.

To our erring & deficient
media services: MAY THE FLEAS OF 10,000 CAMELS INFEST ALL THINE ARMPITS.
Shame has befallen our entire nation thanks to your biased and deficient
reporting, which has worsened over the last 20+ years. Thanks to instances like this, I sadly lament that we no longer have a news reporting media, only a propaganda spreading system, which is mistakenly called our media. Thank God that we still have the internet which succeeds in showing us that unbiased media reporting system in the US is seldom demonstrated by our media!

Thank you Russia. Your gift is beautiful. To the American press--you are scum. I no longer have faith in what you report.

I too, just heard about this statue due to the email being passed around.
To me the statue looks like a torn opening in the heart of America with a tear drop for our loss.
In war we call those we lose 'Our boys' no matter what the gender. With 911 we lost, 'Our family' no matter the relationship.
THANK YOU RUSSIA & NEW JERSEY FOREVER, & MAY OUR
GOD BLESS AMERICA!

I, like so many others, just recently discovered this memorial through a mass email. The earlier comments I read from 2006 were such a horrible representation of any U.S. citizen. Those people really should be totally ashamed. I have not seen it yet as I live in Michigan, but I would love to see it soon. Whatever the agenda, I prefer to assume that Russia's intent was to honor those fallen on 911. What a spectacular gift we have been given. And a THANK YOU to Russia would be most appropriate!

I am awed by this wonderful gesture of Russian compassion and sickened by America's response. disgusted would probably be a better word. All I can say is that thank you Russia and please forgive us Americans.

I don't know why the America news media failed to cover this news worthy event. Sorry for our, what might be called indeferrence, as we the general public were not very well informed. Thanks for the kind gesture. A peace loving Anerican.

very impressive.

Many folks out east think we who live in America's heartland weren't deeply affected by the attacks on 9/11 and 1993, the USS Cole, the embassy bombings in Africa...etc. After all, we are poor dumb farmers out here, patriots to the core. Many of us are of Russian and Prussian heritage. Our ancestors were good people. Russia's citizens are good souls; too bad their leaders that have driven that proud civilization to ground have blackened their name. Thank you, Russia.

I agree! I am so embarressed to be American and read such selfish, unthankful comments by fellow Americans. I thank Russia for such a beautiful and heartfelt gift. I have not had a chance to see it, since I live in Nevada, but definitely plan on it in the future. Thank you, Russia in feeling our loss as well.

To all the ungrateful bastards who "call it the way they see it",
"Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." and...... "it's no sin to be stupid, but don't you think you might be abusing the privilege?" Where's your compassion for those we lost that day and their families?

God Bless America and our international friends! What a kind and beautiful gesture!

I just heard about this today through an email from a friend. I think it is is a beautiful tribute, and I don't understand all the controversy. I would love to be able to look at it every day. Thank you to all those who made this possible.

To Mr. Tsereteli and the Russian people,

I am truly overwhelmed by your gift. There are no words in the english language that will properly express my gratitude to you. I can only say "Thank you" from the bottom of my heart.

I can only ask you to please forgive the few who are being disrespectful. They have no Honor or soul.

Again Thank you with all my heart.

Ron

Thank you, Thank you, Dear Russian people for the lovely monument, and all the hard work to create and install it.
Your Friend Waymon

I sent this email today to the Kiev Post hoping that the citizens of Russia could find out how much their tribute means to this American.

"Because I have no way of saying thank you to the Russian people, PM Putin and the incredibly talented Russo-Georgian artist, Zurab Tsereteli, I thought perhaps I could write the Kyiv Post and perhaps you could pass my thoughts along for me. I am not sure why I did not see this incredible tribute until today. With our new President, I hope that relations between our two governments improve. I, like most of the world, watched in horror as the events of September 11, 2001 unfolded. I understood at that instant how many mothers, fathers, brothers, husbands, wives, and children would shed tears of sorrow. I felt the pain of every life lost that day. Having lost my only son a few years earlier after he suffered brain injuries in a traffic accident, all I could do was bury my head in my hands while the tears ran down my face. My sorrow for all the parents of all the countries that lost their children that day just overwhelmed me.

As I sit here today, I shed tears yet again for the gracious and wonderful tribute bestowed on America by Russia. How incredibly moving the Teardrop monument is. And what an incredible statement against terrorism your country has given America.

From the bottom of my heart, with every fiber of my being, I say, "Thank you. Job well done!" As both our countries face these tough economic times, let our citizens join together and perhaps do something our former government was unable to do . . . bring the powers that be in both Russia and America together in a spirit of hope, brotherhood and unity against terrorism. Russia, you rock!

God Bless you all!"

Thank you to the people of Russia for this WONDERFUL monument to our darkest days. Thank you to the people or Russia for understanding our pain. 9-11 is VERY difficult for me each year. It will never become better.
I am comforted by this monument for the tear definitely expresses my pain in the midst of this tragedy.
Thank you thank you thank you .... forever Russia
May the world NEVER forget the tragedy of 9-11.
God bless all your people.

How ungrateful can some Americans be? Regardless of your opinions of why the gift was given, look at the symbolism of it. It stands for the greatest tragedy America has ever gone through, besides Pearl Harbor, and what an amazing tribute it is. Whether one person likes it or not is neither here nor there. I tip my hat to the Russian President, people and the artist who created this beautiful sculpture. For all those who could not bury their loved ones who had perished in 9/11, what an amazing memorial. God bless the artist, and God bless the Russians.

I echo the comments made by my fellow Americans thanking those responsible for creating and providing the sculpture. It is sad that so many are quick to find fault with the memorial - the old adage is again confirmed that no good deed goes unpunished. As for those who see other than the intent of the artist, you really need some psychological help. For those who mock the memorial - cshame on you all. Pessimists look for the bad in opportunity while optomists look for opportunity in bad.

Thank you to Zurab Tsereteli and the Russian People. This is a beautiful and touching monument. I was just made aware of this monument a day or two ago, by a very beautiful power point presentation emailed to me. Thank You so much for your thoughtfulness and to Zurab for such a remarkable design. You are blessed with talent.
Sincerely,
Cynthia in Smyrna, Ga.

I am shocked by the nasty comments left here in regards to the statue, the Russian people and Americans; everyone has their own opinion but where are you manners? This is a beautiful gift of love and kindness in honor of those innocent people who died on 9/11 2001; it was the most horrific event in America's history to date and I certainly hope it is the last. I can now understand why the people who witnessed the Pearl Harbor massacre say "it is a horror that I will never forget". Russia is a country that has unfortunately experienced more horrors and grief than we can ever imagine so they should know a thing or two about that. America is not the only country who lost citizens in the tragic events of 9/11/01 and at least Russia has the sense to understand that. It is not just a monument of compassion for America, but the world at large. In fact, thank you to all countries who provided us help and extended their sympathies to us in our hour of need.

Why is it that whenever America reaches out to help others we get our hands slapped and/or we are blasted for not doing enough!?!?! Then people wonder why we have attitudes! This world is crazy! I for one am SICK of hearing all the negative crap that America gets from other countries. You all clean up and tend to your own houses before you come into mine and start blabbing your ignorant mouth off about how things are here and how they should be. We don't care what you all think, so shut it already!

This American is very grateful and wishes for the Russian people to know that. Thank you to all who had a part in this monument; most of all thank you for your concern and sincere sympathy.

Delilah Medici
Atlanta, Georgia, USA!
GOD BLESS THE WORLD

i have just seen this memeorial from russia to the usa..all i can say is BEAUTIFUL..may god give all of russia good blessing forever..and may we someday be done with terrorism,,n we will never foget that dreadful time in all our lives..also one more thing..THANK YOU EVERYONE ONE WHO IS FIGHTING TO KEEP US FREE.. GOD BLESS THE USA..

I believe that this was a kind, and somewhat unprecedented incident, this gift from Russia. I for one, am grateful for this gift and believe that those who
can't get their minds out of the gutter should at least keep their fingers off the keyboard. As many others, I had not heard of this, and I watch the news every day! I wish there was some way to send the "good" emails to Russia and delete the "nasty" ones. God Bless the Russian People!

Wow - just lovely. Thank you to all of those involved. We greatly appreciate the gift for sure :-)

We saw the statue on our recent trip to NY. It was one of the most moving things we saw. What an awesome tribute. Very humbling. This was one of the best highlights of our trip.
A Branch
Lenoir, NC

I cannot believe that this extremely beautifully presented monument to the people of the United States was not more widely publicised by the news media.I for one had no idea this monument even existed until a powerpoint show was sent to me by my retired ex military family member.I think it is an unprecedented act of compassion for our loss on that day.Thank you Russia for your heartfelt gift to us.I am still at a loss as to why this has been covered up or not widely reported by the news media in this country.....course the news is just words...Actions speak volumes.Thank you again for the very nice gift...I for one American am deeply touched.

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Ugly Americans would bad this monument. It is a gift you ungrateful swines. The rest of you, stand tall, be proud.

amazing.... i would have sworn that Putin was Illuminati and that the Illuminati/NWO/Mossad were all tied into the trajedy of 9-11..... anyway, glad that Putin is no Stalin....and hope that the tribute is genuine....

I too am ashamed of our media and the their lax nature to report good natured events. I have to say I read the negative comments by those who I question as real americans. They live and exist in America but do not live by American standards, where we were taught to be thankful and to respect those who have fallen before us. I am appauled at the number of people who show total lack of respect for symbols of our nation and symbols of other nations that stand for the good of man and those who gave up their lives valantly for the good of man. Thank you citizens of Russia, Mr Putin, and Mr. Tsereteli. Reading this has truly brought a tear of sadness and joy. I am sadden by the tragedy and I am gladened by the gesture of respect. Thanks again....

God Bless America and all of the men and women in our nations service. Thank you for your sacrifices; they are greatly appreciated. As we all know freedom is not free. God Bless all the people who lost their lives or were left with some disability and their families. The fact that the Russian people saw fit to gift us with this beautiful monument is a tribute to both our countries and the efforts for world peace. I'm taking my granddaughter to see this Teardrop Memorial at Harbor View Park in Bayonne tomorrow. We are both so very excited at the prospect of seeing something so beautiful that has so much meaning. I, too, would like to know why the media didn't publicize this? The fact that it was a gift from Russia to commemorate 9-11 should have been played up. The fact that there was a ceremony/dedication should have been an open invitation to the public to attend this ceremony. We should have been allowed to show a solidarity and a patriotism which would show the terrorists that they will not and cannot win. I found out about it recently when I received an email with a power point presentation. I did not lose anyone in 9/11, however the powerful meaning of that day has had an effect on all Americans. God Bless and Keep Us All.

Oh My Gosh! My granddaughter and I just got back from visiting The Teardrop Memorial in Harbor View Park on the Bayonne Penninsula. It is amazing. Placed so that as you stand in front of it facing NYC, the Statue of Liberty is on the left in plain sight, and the site where the twin towers stood is on the right. The sun glistened off of Lady Libertys' torch making it a sight to behold. My granddaughter read all the names of the people who died on that fateful day as we walked around the monument. I wish the people who left negative comments would grow up and lift their heads out of the gutter so they can see the beauty in the world instead of the trash. The monument is a lovely gift from the Russian people to commemorate the terror of 9-11. I, also, found it very easy to get to. It was less than 5 min. from the NJ Tpk exit 14A. The area was neat and clean and maintained an aura of respect for those who lost their lives, and for their families. Am very happy we went, and will go again. Thank you to the Russian people for their thoughtfulness. Thank you to our men and women in the armed forces who are fighting to keep us free. God Bless You.

It is about 2 weeks until the anniversary of 9-11. Why can't the "Tear drop Memorial" be included by the press with all the other articles that will appear in print. The only way the knowledge of it has been via e-mail.

Saw this monument totally by accident while on a returning cruise into Bayonne in 2007. I thought it was so emotional, it brought tears to my eyes. Always wondered why it was not announced to the people on board. Only learned today that it was a generous thoughtful gift from the Russian people.

Thank you so much for the gift to the U.S. - Tear Drop Monument.

My heartfelt thanks to Zurab Tsereteli, to the Russian people, and to Vladimir Putin for this breathtakingly beautiful gift to the people of the United States. Not many of us have personal memories of when we joined hearts and hands to defeat the Nazis and save the world. Our governments may have been (and may yet be) at odds, but people to people we have never been enemies. May we always be friends.

I read newspapers daily online from all around the USA. I admit I have given up watching the networks news "shows" due to the blatant slanting, or the term Propaganda may describe it better, of the facts to suit their networks beliefs. I do watch Fox News and even with their obvious feelings the news is presented fairly and honestly so much more than anywhere else. Today is the first time anyone has brought this Monument to my attention. I have family in NJ, NY and Conn and this is the first time any one heard about this. What a missed opportunity to start a people to people dialogue and hopefully gain an ally with Russia instead of antagonizing an old cold war enemy. Compare this with all the media attention, since 911, given the Statue Of Liberty a gift from France, a country whose people and government hate the USA. How soon they forget that France would be a part of Germany today if it weren't for the sacrifice of many thousands of American Military servicemen to free them. Its debatable that we would have won WW2 without Russia fighting as an ally. France only got in the way. If anyone thinks that the present political nightmares present in our country, right from the elected dog catcher to the Oval Office, hasn't been shaped by propaganda or the omission or manipulation of news story's like this one think again. NJ residents how many time have you been lied to by your elected politicians ? We are all paying the piper for this insanity now. We need honest good people in office not corrupt political machines as we have now. Neither the Republican nor the Democratic party's are serving us but they sure are Self Serving. I moved from NJ to Fl 35 years ago to get away from the NJ corruption and resulting high taxes and cost of living. Guess what? Fl now has the same corruption and cost of living problems Jersey had and still has.

I saw the e-mail about this monument almost a year ago. At the time I wondered why we, the American people, did not know of this grand humanitarian gesture from Russia. After reading some of the negative comments about it on this site, I feel very prout of a country who use to be our enemy, put aside the past and show true compassion for our country’s painful tragedy. I fear the comments about the looks of the statue just represent the juvenile culture of an immature society. People today don’t even know how to be humbled by the thought of this humanitarian gesture. Our news media perpetuates this as well, as evidenced by the fact knew one knew about this project or the fact that it now resides in the United States. (When I saw the e-mail, there wasn’t talk about it coming here; just a beautiful statue in memory of our loss). No wonder we are a hated people in other countries with the kind of gratitude from the people who made the above comments on what it looks like. I’m sure your mothers would be proud of you.
Did anyone also know that one of the very first countries to offer medical supplies and Doctors during that tragic time was another of our enemies; Cuba. That didn’t get much press at the time or since, either.
I would hope that one day we could be a grateful nation that is thankful for the thought behind a kind gesture like this and put aside our pettiness of some ideal image of perfection that we attach to people and objects. Wake up people; remember that it is the thought that counts!

I am amazed that there has been so little media coverage of this gift. I think it is entirely appropriate, and I thank the artist and the Russian State for this gift commemorating an awful moment in our history. May we learn to live in peace.