Lost in thought. That’s how many visitors find themselves here at the Totem às vítima do 11 de setembro. It stands as a place for reflection. It’s a place to remember the tragic events of September 11th. This small garden serves as a poignant reminder of a day that changed the world.
The Totem às vítima do 11 de setembro is located at an intersection on Av. Nove de Julho. This memorial is a tribute to the victims of the 9/11 attacks. It honors two Brazilian victims Anne Marie Sallerin Ferreira and Ivan Kyrillos Fairbanks Barbosa.
Family members of the Brazilian victims created this serene space. The dedication date remains unknown. The memorial features a metal plaque. The plaque’s inscription is deeply moving.
The original inscription reads: “Que a lembrança e a saudade das vítimas do 11 de setembro nos iluminem e nos ajudem a começar a transformar o mundo.” This translates to: “That the memory and the longing of the casualties of September 11th enlighten us and help us to begin to change the world.”
The attacks on September 11th had a profound impact. Nearly 3000 people died in New York Washington and Pennsylvania. The attacks led to a re-evaluation of how to treat trauma patients. Experts noted a widespread feeling of vulnerability. People realized the fragility of everyday life.
The attacks brought increased attention to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD. Before 9/11 PTSD was mainly associated with war veterans. The events of 9/11 made PTSD a familiar term.
The Totem às vítima do 11 de setembro stands as a reminder. It reminds us of the importance of support and remembrance. It calls on us to change the world and make it a better place.
Consider the impact of that day. Reflect on the lives lost. Think about the world we want to create. Let the Totem às vítima do 11 de setembro inspire you. It should inspire you to honor the memory of the victims.