The Braves of 9/11

On September 11, 2001, one of the greatest and most symbolic tragedies of mankind occurred in New York: the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers, leaving almost 3,000 dead and the whole world in shock, seriously injured.

This mural not only seeks to convey regret for so many dead and to show solidarity for so many who lost their loved ones in the attack - and, later, in the wars against terror, unleashed on that fateful day - it also serves to enhance the courage of men and women who, working in the rescue, gave their lives or lent their physical and mental health to try to mend the scars left by the attack.

The image, a reinterpretation of Matthew Mcdermott's famous photograph, shows Mike Bellatoni - one of the many heroes who, fortunately, survived the historic day.

“In the specific case of this mural, I pay tribute to the firefighters who fought bravely that day. At the same time, I believe that this image also symbolizes our regret for all the lives that have been taken ”.

“The image contains details that allude to the historical episode. On the helmet, I wrote the numbers 343. This is a reference to the number of firefighters killed that day. There is also a representation of the Twin Towers and the United States flag. The stars represent all the lives lost in the tragedy - which left almost 3,000 dead ”.

“Finally, the colors have an objective: to convey a message of life, of a new beginning, of reconstruction”.