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Westlake Porter Library unveils piece of steel from Twin Towers in honor of 9/11

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September 11, 2000 - Cleveland.com

Westlake Porter Public Library unveils piece of steel from Twin Towers in honor of 9/11
“…The steel fragment was gifted to the library, which already had one remembrance wall. The new one is in th library’s front lobby.
About 50 people attended the unveiling, and many eyes were filled with tears….”
– Author: Linda Gandee, Cleveland.com
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2022 9/11 WPPL Memorial Steel - Mayor
Westlake Porter Public Library Director Andrew Mangels, left, and Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough unveil a likeness of the New York City skyline with the Twin Towers in the center as they touch a heavy piece of steel from the wreckage of the two towers, which collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001. (Linda Gandee, special to cleveland.com)
2022 9/11 WPPL Memorial Steel Wall
The new 9/11 wall at Westlake Porter Public Library also features information and a photo of Westlake resident Christina Ryook, a World Trade Center victim. (Linda Gandee, special to cleveland.com)
Christina Sunga Ryook
Photo-video Envelope