Spratt writes: "In 8th grade I was on a class trip about 3 blocks from The Pentagon.
We were just getting back into the bus heading to our next DC landmark
when a large shadow passed over us—seconds later a low booming crash in
the distance, and a massive, unforgettable wave of heat passed through
us. What followed was something of a silent blur of our teachers rushing
us into the bus, radio speculation as to what was happening, and a
class of 8th graders sitting unblinking having no idea what was going
on. I was young and the significance of 9/11 was largely lost on me
then—but you never forget the feeling of an explosion and the quiet that
follows.
Fast forward to today: I wanted to pay tribute to September 11th in
painted form showing the new construction of One World Trade Center, not
just replacing the twin towers—but literally being built from the
wreckage. 10 years later, I felt it necessary to acknowledge the
importance of past tragedy in the pursuit of a better future: to
remember lives lost while looking to save more, to remember fallen icons
as we build new ones, and to remember our mistakes as we pursue
perfection.
Rest In Peace to all of the victims directly or indirectly killed by
the attacks and my heartfelt sympathies to those who lost loved ones
through them."
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