I forgot the exact, horrific numbers and had to look it up. There are 168 symbolic chairs to commemorate the 168 victims who died; 19 were children. Several hundred more were injured.
We first visited at night, an incredibly moving experience. We returned during the day and also toured the museum.
@joysabin I agree about this memorial. I often think of it and the bombing even though we've had so many more acts of terrorism. I have not been able to visit the 9-11 memorial. Thanks for the fav.
Your visit reminds me of the feeling we had visiting the Vietnam and Korean War Memorials in Washington D. C. at night- haunting, moving, sorrowful- such strong emotions. The empty chairs are a very powerful statement about the lives which were lost.
