A Surprise Historic Ride

Thursday 8/17/17

Joe M and I decided to take an easier ride from the house today since it was such a beautiful day.  We were going to do a 26-28 mile moderately hilly ride until we changed course near the end of the ride. We ended the day with 31 miles and lots of memories.

I had wanted to go back to Washington Crossing National Cemetery and ride inside the park to see it rather than view it from the road.   Here is a link to the park for some additional information.

Washington Crossing National Cemetery

It was interesting to see how the park is laid out and how all the headstones are upright and at a angle.  Here are some photos of the park.

Entrance to Park on Highland Road

Gravestones upright and at a perfect military angle

The visitor center

There is even a bike lane that surrounds the visitor center

It is certainly a site worth visiting.

I had asked Joe M how far the Garden of Reflection was from this location so we decided to visit that 911 memorial site once we left here.  It was 1.6 miles from the cemetery on Woodside Avenue.  Here is a link with more information.

Garden of Reflection


Here are some photos from our visit.

A piece of the World Trade Center tower

Visitors have put rosaries and other items to remember their loved ones

A mailbox ...not sure why this is here?

A guide to the memorial gardens

The memorial fountain

The fountain where the glass name plates identif  the victims both Bucks County as well as all of the victims

The first of the glass plates that surround the fountain.  They are in alphabetical order.

A memorial bench located on the path surrounding the fountain

There was an additional stone plate that said that there were 17 victims from Bucks County, PA where the memorial garden is located.  See below and look closely or enlarge the photo to see the writing on the stone.

A play area for children

The play area

It was a sad reminder of what is now history.

With the events of this past week including Charlottesville, VA and today's Barcelona, Spain terrorism attack.....I have to wonder what has happened to the people of this country and all countries to want to bring such death and destruction.  It is a sad time for sure.