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The western Gate of Time depicts 9:03 symbolizing the first minute of recovery following the blast. As I was strolling the grounds with my wife, I realized that the explosion with it's ensuing chaos must have happened on a very similar Spring morning at almost the same time that we were visiting. I was struck by the tranquility that enveloped me. Except for a few birds singing and the muffled sound of far away traffic, everything was extremely quiet. It was very difficult to comprehend that something so horrific could have happened at such a beautiful place. I thought about my own loved ones... how fortunate we've been not to have had to endure such an unimaginable catastrophe. I felt hatred for the perpetrators and anquish for the victims and their families. When I saw these wonderfully bright flowers, I experienced a personal re-birth... the anger seemed to pass away but the sorrow still remained deeply embedded within me. My thoughts turned to hope for the survivors. I prayed that the passing of time would help to heal their wounds.

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