Voorheesville MS honored to host crystal replica of Twin Towers

Display concludes Sept. 16

(Sept. 15, 2011) Voorheesville Middle School is honored to be the location of the public unveiling of a crystal replica of the World Trade Centers. Theresa Balfe-Gallager, a 1985 graduate of Voorheesville and a current resident, serves as the President of the Associated Licensed Detectives of New York State (ALDONYS), the group that bought and donated this beautiful solid crystal replica of the Twin Towers which perished on September 11, 2001. They have graciously offered to share this special display with Voorheesville parents and students this week. The crystal tiers are displayed in the case just inside the main entrance of the Middle School through the end of the week. They will then be shown around the Albany area for a few weeks before being brought to New York City.

"I am honored to have it shown in public for the FIRST time at my high school Alma Mater, where my children attend school and in the town where my business is located," said Mrs. Balfe-Gallager.

The two solid crystal tiers sit on the base as light shines from the bottom up through the towers. In addition, there is a plaque attached to the base with the names of all of the Licensed Security Officers that lost their lives on that day. The intent of creating and donating this replica was to ensure that ALDONYS properly and respectfully honored all the Security Officers who stood their posts and selflessly assisted others while giving their lives on September 11th. Their heroic display of courage and dedication to the security profession will always be remembered by all New Yorkers, especially by the 250,000 members that ALDONYS represents.

In addition, the display case has an actual piece of wreckage from the Twin Towers.

Photo: Clayton A. Bouton High School Principal Imran Abbasi takes a moment to visit the Twin Towers display.