Island Park presents its proposed 9/11 Memorial

The skies were blue overhead and a light breeze was blowing Sunday morning, as the Village of Island Park gathered to commemorate 9/11. Village officials presented to the public, for the first time, the piece of the World Trade Center that will become the centerpiece of a 9/11 memorial to be located on the triangle at Parma Road and Long Beach Road in the village. Mayor Michael McGinty acknowledged all who worked the acquire a piece of the Trade Center for the village.

The Island Park Fire Department presented the colors. American Legion Post 1029 Commander John Marino spoke about the events of 9/11, what that meant to the nation, and what the memorial will mean to the village. He also led those assembled in prayer.

Architect Henry Monteverde, who designed the memorial, presented his rendering to the public. The actual Trade Center piece was also on display.