Day 2 Trinity Church

Trinity Church stands across the street from the World Trade Center Site. Many of the buildings surrounding the Twin Towers were badly damaged from the buildings collapsing but, Trinity Church stood untouched.



(My mom, liked this old headstone, with the skull picture on it. A small old cemetery surrounds the church)

Because of its proximity it became a refuge for the rescue workers at the site. Beds were offered, food was served, and any aid that was needed was given at the church. No one was turned away.


Each day when a cot was prepared for a new person a small teddy bear or other stuffed animal was placed on the bed for its recipient with a note of gratitude. Schools, churches, and volunteers donated the bears and it was a sweet offering to weary rescue workers.

There were two books being sold and the author was there signing copies. Of course my Mom and I (book lovers) had to buy the cute children stories. One was called "The Little Chapel that Stood" and "T. Bear's Tale" Both are children's books that tell the story of 9/11. T. Bear's Tale tells the story through the eyes of one of the donated Teddy Bears.