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Sunday, September 11, 2011
Remembering Ground Zero While Watching US Open 2011 Semis
I was watching the semis of US Open 2011 and heard Rafa Nadal's brief dedication to the victims of 9/11 after his winning match against Andy Murray.
It took me back to New York and World Trade Center now Ground Zero 25 years ago.
Here's my story
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