SYRACUSE -- Central New York children and teens are sharing their memories of September 11th, as they tour the "New York Remembers" exhibit at Syracuse's Museum of Science and Technology. The MOST was one of the 30 places across the state to receive the exhibit.
John Clancy, 11, was only one year old on September 11, 2001.
"My mom saw it on the news, and she was just clinging to me from fear," says Clancy.
After viewing the exhibit, Clancy says the image that had the biggest effect on him was a battalion chief car from the FDNY headquarters. The car was badly damaged in the attack. It is believed that 18 FDNY battalion chiefs were lost on 9/11.
"The police and firefighters really helped during this," says Clancy. "It's nice that they put this (exhibit) up to honor their bravery."
Raechel Teitelbaum, 15, also toured the exhibit. She says she was in first grade on the day of the attacks, and she remembers her mother being upset. She says the pictures in the exhibit help her remember what happened that day.
"It's sad to see everything and learn about it again, but I think it's necessary," says Teitelbaum.
The exhibit also includes a timeline of what happened on September 11, a subway sign, and a turnstile from underneath the World Trade Center.
Rachel Diamond was only six years old on the day of the attacks. She says it's important to remember what happened on that day.
"Out of the tragedy it was, we're a stronger nation," says Diamond. "Together, we're stronger."
The "New York Remembers" exhibit will be at the MOST through September 30.
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