It’s been a decade since the twin towers fell. Life has changed as nobody would’ve imagined. As the nation begins to pay tribute to the fallen, we take a look at ways in what New Yorkers have done to keep their loved ones’ memories alive.
We start with the more permanent memorials — in loving memory tattoos of those who were affected the most. These are fine folks who simply wanted to express their pain in a more unique way — getting tattoos with loaded meanings to them and something to remind them for a lifetime.
A soldier with a 9/ 11 tattoo stands with other soldiers with U.S. Army Able Company, 3-509 Infantry Battalion inside protective shelter during an afternoon rocket and mortal attack on Combat Outpost (COP) Zerak on Jan. 22, in Zerak, Afghanistan. Getty Images / Spencer Platt.
A soldier with a 9/ 11 tattoo stands with other soldiers with U.S. Army Able Company, 3-509 Infantry Battalion inside protective shelter during an afternoon rocket and mortal attack on Combat Outpost (COP) Zerak on Jan. 22, in Zerak, Afghanistan. Getty Images / Spencer Platt.
Most offensive tattoo ever!
Another super hero tattoo.
