Remembering 9-11 in Second Life

Virtual-me attended the 911 Memorial at Second Life NYC World Trade Memorial Center, yesterday, Sept. 11. Citizens of Second Life (SL), an online 3D virtual world, gathered to listen to the names of the almost 3,000 victims of the 9.11.01 tragedy. Virtual-me is sitting on the grass, corner lower right in the snapshot above.

Watch the photoslideshow below to view the :

• 9.11 Never Forget Memorial
• Weeping Angel Fountain
• replica of the FDNY Memorial Wall
• memorial firetrucks
• memorial photos in the huge changing billboard

Here's a copy of the invite to the Never Forget Memorial event:

On 9.11.08 Melody Regent and the staff of Regent Estates invite you to join us for 9.11 Never Forget - A Memorial in Second Life.

The names of all of the almost 3000 people who perished in the terrorist attacks of 9.11.01 will be read by residents from SL Fashion, Music, Art, Builders, TV, Bloggers, Podcasters and others. A replica of the FDNY Memorial on the wall of "Ten House" will be dedicated.

Schedule of events:

5:15am SLT - Gather at the World Trade Center Memorial, ceremony begins

5:46am SLT (8:46am Eastern) - Reading of the names of all 2974 victims of the terrorist attacks commences.

8:50am SLT - Long moment of silence after the last name is read.

9am SLT - Dedication of new FDNY Memorial Wall.

3pm SLT - A special dance of remembrance and renewal with DJ Jonas Lunasea. Formal attire requested.