Notre Dame Abandons 911 Memorial Pending Outcome of Mideast Events
The Observer reports Notre Dame has backed off on its plans to build a 911 Memorial saying it wants to wait a few years to evaluate the fall out from the events.
“Since 9/11 there have been wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and it is uncertain what lies ahead in the way of fall out from the tragic events of that day two years ago,” University Spokesman Matt Storin said. “I think the administration feels it would be best to wait a few years before determining the most appropriate way to honor those who have lost their lives in the period.”
The University’s Architecture School sponsored a design contest for the memorial in 2002. Kevin Clark and Meg Kroener designed the winning entry which was a horseshoe shaped memorial surrounding the South Quad flagpole where the Sept. 11, 2001 Mass was held.
Storin said the school might consider a smaller memorial later since there are currently no structure except the flagpoles on the South Quad.
Observer Article Announcing Winning Design
School of Architecture Newsletter on Design (pdf)