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30-JUL-2017

'September 11 Healing Poles'

According to a sign posted near this totem pole, one of three totems at Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C., outside New York City and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, called “September 11 Healing Poles”:

“The totem pole you see here was carved by the Lummi Nation of Washington State in remembrance of those that lost their lives during the tragic events of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. … it also represents those interred here from twelve different American Indian tribes – most of whom died in Washington D.C. negotiating treaties or conducting business with the U. S. government. … The poles are meant to connect the past and present. While it may commemorate a tragedy or honor the dead, its power reaches beyond the loss to actually touch each viewer with the power to heal grief.”

Just awaiting a date, posted earlier:

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barbarajoy16-Sep-2017 23:16
A different and meaningful memorial, nicely captured. V
Jola Dziubinska08-Aug-2017 00:30
They are beautiful! V.
Claude Gagnon04-Aug-2017 01:17
Very nicely presented Helen :))
victorswan03-Aug-2017 19:04
Lovely totemgate In beautifully depicted Indian art, great color and compo Helen BV
Nirvan Hope03-Aug-2017 17:20
Powerful totem poles by the Lummi Nation to commemorate not just recent losses, but as a healing tool also. So glad you shared this image.
Colin Storey03-Aug-2017 17:06
Very nicely framed image.
danad03-Aug-2017 16:09
A stunning piece of art. Interesting notes too...V
exzim03-Aug-2017 14:48
A very nice picture Helen, and a sad memory
LynnH03-Aug-2017 11:14
I'm with Gill...I think we need a lot more of these beautiful healing totems. V
carabias03-Aug-2017 09:16
Beautiful totem! V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal03-Aug-2017 08:44
Beautiful well presented image. V
Patrick Goossens03-Aug-2017 08:16
A fine piece of art
Ika Zinka Eferl03-Aug-2017 06:27
Beautiful and interesting sculpture, well captured Helen! V
joseantonio03-Aug-2017 03:22
the first time I see this.Thank you for sharing.V.
Gill Kopy03-Aug-2017 01:12
We need more "healing poles" - nice to see that a west coast nation made this marvelous memorial ! V
bill friedlander03-Aug-2017 00:53
The art work is fascinating, and what they represent is inspiring. V
Julie Oldfield03-Aug-2017 00:53
A beautiful reminder of what was lost. V
Raymond03-Aug-2017 00:24
Wow
janescottcumming02-Aug-2017 22:49
So nice to see this and learn about it. V
globalgadabout02-Aug-2017 22:11
west coast native art is so wonderful....good to see an example here in DC....admire your well aligned shot..
Martin Lamoon02-Aug-2017 21:14
Fantastic
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Jean Chiasson02-Aug-2017 21:07
Beautiful presentation Helen V
Jim Coffman02-Aug-2017 21:02
That is very interesting. Nice image..