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{{Event_Infobox
|title=Blockate's Memorial Day 2021
|image=US Flag on 2 WTC.png
|date=September 11th, 2021 - September 18th, 2021
|effect=Commemorated the 20th anniversary since the 9/11 tragedy. Two users awarded for respecting the memorial.
|world=*New World Trade Center
|users=*SIXFLAGSUS (Host)
*Duk (won the Memorial Day Award)
*EdSPCH (won the Memorial Day Award)
}}
Blockate's Memorial Day 2021
▲*Duk|caption=2 WTC with the US Flag at night}}
▲Blockate's Memorial Day 2021 is a ongoing event dedicated to commemorating the 20th anniverseray of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks 9/11 event]. First mentioned and scheduled by SIXFLAGSUS,<ref>https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071195</ref> the event began at 1:15 PM (UTC)<ref>https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071223</ref>, taking place in the [[Worlds/The New World Trade Center|New World Trade Center]] world created by SIXFLAGSUS. A user named Duk was given the First Memorial Day Honor Award on September 11th, 2021.<ref name=":0">https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071228</ref>
===Background===
[[File:Memorial Day Blockate 2021.png|
Preparations were being done in the New World Trade Center world with some special features added such as the Golden statue of World Trade Center, a speech hall, the World Trade Exhibition as well as text on WTC buildings and at the road.▼
Later that day, the venues for the events were setup.<ref>https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071200/r/4400000000000217777</ref>▼
[[File:SIXFLAGSUS Memorial Day Event -1.png|thumb|SIXFLAGSUS, before the speech.|133x133px]]▼
At 1:15 PM (UTC), SIXFLAGSUS held a memorial speech for the lost victims of 9/11 event. During the speech, the National Anthem of USA played. The speech ended at 1:28 PM (UTC). The speech was recorded by SIXFLAGSUS himself. The first two images of the speech were uploaded to Blockate's Discord Server at 1:52 PM (UTC).▼
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At 3:25 PM (UTC), 2 WTC lightened up with the flag of the United States.<ref>https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071227</ref> At 5:30 PM (UTC), New World Trade Center world received it's temporary night time background. At around 6 PM (UTC), the Memorial day venues were visited by a user named Duk, including the 9/11 Museum building.<ref name=":0" /> Later he received the First Memorial Day Honor Award. On September 17th, 2021, a second user, EdSPCH recieved the First Memorial Day Honor Award. He flew a Umbrella to pay respect.<ref name=":1">https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071315</ref>▼
▲[[File:Memorial Day Blockate 2021.png|left|thumb|184x184px|Text on 2 WTC, 3 WTC and 4 WTC during the Memorial Day 2021 event]]
▲[[File:Thank You, USA text.png|left|thumb|Thank You, USA text]]
On September 17th, 2021, New WTC was being cleaned up with giant white text being removed and the 9/11 Museum no longer was lightning in blue.<ref name=":1" /> On September 18th, 2021 the event was officially over thus ending the Memorial Day Week.
==Venues==
▲Preparations were being done in the New World Trade Center world with some special features added such as the Golden statue of World Trade Center, a speech hall, the World Trade Exhibition as well as text on WTC buildings and at the road.
[[File:Golden WTC statue with speech hall.png
▲Later that day, the venues for the events were setup.<ref>https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071200/r/4400000000000217777</ref>
[[File:Memorial Museum in blue.png
===Speech
[[File:Speech Hall.png
▲=== '''Golden World Trade Center statue''' ===
▲[[File:Golden WTC statue with speech hall.png|left|thumb|Golden World Trade Center statue next to the speech hall]]The Golden World Trade Center statue was built to commemorate the 20 years since 9/11 event. It has a sign placed saying 2001-2021 (also the same text is at the 2 WTC building). Near the statue is the speech hall and a tombstone shape memorial plaque.
▲=== '''9/11 Memorial Museum''' ===
▲[[File:Memorial Museum in blue.png|left|thumb|Blue lights at the 9/11 Memorial Museum]]The 9/11 Memorial Museum has been decorated with blue lights on top of it's roof. It will serve as part of the exhibition for the visitors the Memorial Day 2021 event. The museum is the game's main feature built back in 2019 which has a underground museum located near the Memorial pool site.
▲=== '''Speech hall''' ===
▲[[File:Speech Hall.png|left|thumb|Speech hall before the event]]Players will attend a speech about 9/11 memorial at the newly built speech hall which has 20 seats and a maximum capacity of up to 50 players. The hall has the main deck with the planted flag of the United States above it. The deck will be used for performing the speech.
===
[[File:Memorial Park.png
The Memorial Park is the main feature of the New World Trade Center world. It
===Golden Ball===
▲<br />
[[File:Golden Ball 2021.png
▲=== '''Golden ball''' ===
▲[[File:Golden Ball 2021.png|left|thumb|Specially decorated Golden Ball]]The Golden ball was a fountain of the former World Trade Center. It's remain after the 9/11 had been relocated from the Memorial Park. The Golden ball has been decorated with lights and the flag of the United States.
===
[[File:World Trade Exhibition interior.png
=== '''Custom text''' ===▼
[[File:WTC Twin Towers Hologram.png|left|thumb|Twin Towers at the Hologram. This resembles the actual blue light show from the Memorial Pool sites during annual Memorial Day events]]▼
Throughout the map, large neon text has been added to highlight the 20th anniverseray. The text ranges from 2001-2021 to Remember, Never Forget and even Thank You, USA! Later, more neon text lights appeared during the event.▼
=== '''World Trade Center Hologram''' ===▼
▲[[File:WTC Twin Towers Hologram.png
▲Throughout the map, large neon text
Just like the golden statue, the World Trade Center Hologram is built inside 4 WTC, part of the exhibition. The hologram was built on September 11th, 2021.
▲== Overview ==
▲[[File:SIXFLAGSUS Memorial Day Event -1.png|thumb|SIXFLAGSUS, before the speech.|133x133px]]
▲At 1:15 PM (UTC), SIXFLAGSUS held a memorial speech for the lost victims of 9/11 event. During the speech, the National Anthem of USA played. The speech ended at 1:28 PM (UTC). The speech was recorded by SIXFLAGSUS himself. The first two images of the speech were uploaded to Blockate's Discord Server at 1:52 PM (UTC).
▲At 3:25 PM (UTC), 2 WTC lightened up with the flag of the United States.<ref>https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071227</ref> At 5:30 PM (UTC), New World Trade Center world received it's temporary night time background. At around 6 PM (UTC), the Memorial day venues were visited by a user named Duk, including the 9/11 Museum building.<ref name=":0" /> Later he received the First Memorial Day Honor Award.
== Gallery ==
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File:Duk at the Memorial Park -.png|Duk at the Memorial Park paying respect to the lost victims from the 9/11 event
File:Duk in 9-11 Museum.png|Duk entering the underground 9/11 Museum
File:EdSPCH at the top.png|EdSPCH paying respect from the top of One WTC
File:Two players at New WTC.png|2 more players that were with EdSPCH
File:WTC Aftermath.png|New World Trade Center after the event
</gallery>
== References ==
<references />
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Blockate's Memorial Day 2021 was a event dedicated to commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 event. First mentioned and scheduled by SIXFLAGSUS[1], the event began at 1:15 PM (UTC)[2] and took place in the New World Trade Center world created by SIXFLAGSUS. Two users earned the First Memorial Day Honor Award from the event.[3]
Overview[edit source]
Background[edit source]
Preparations were being done in the New World Trade Center world with some special features added such as the Golden statue of World Trade Center, a speech hall, the World Trade Exhibition as well as text on WTC buildings and at the road.
Later that day, the venues for the events were setup.[4]
Opening[edit source]
At 1:15 PM (UTC), SIXFLAGSUS held a memorial speech for the lost victims of 9/11 event. During the speech, the National Anthem of USA played. The speech ended at 1:28 PM (UTC). The speech was recorded by SIXFLAGSUS himself. The first two images of the speech were uploaded to Blockate's Discord Server at 1:52 PM (UTC).
Event[edit source]
At 3:25 PM (UTC), 2 WTC lightened up with the flag of the United States.[5] At 5:30 PM (UTC), New World Trade Center world received it's temporary night time background. At around 6 PM (UTC), the Memorial day venues were visited by a user named Duk, including the 9/11 Museum building.[3] Later he received the First Memorial Day Honor Award. On September 17th, 2021, a second user, EdSPCH recieved the First Memorial Day Honor Award. He flew a Umbrella to pay respect.[6]
Closing[edit source]
On September 17th, 2021, New WTC was being cleaned up with giant white text being removed and the 9/11 Museum no longer was lightning in blue.[6] On September 18th, 2021 the event was officially over thus ending the Memorial Day Week.
Venues[edit source]
Golden World Trade Center statue[edit source]
The Golden World Trade Center statue was built to commemorate the 20 years since 9/11 event. It had a sign placed saying 2001-2021 (also the same text is at the 2 WTC building). Near the statue is the speech hall and a tombstone shape memorial plaque.
9/11 Memorial Museum[edit source]
The 9/11 Memorial Museum was decorated with blue lights on top of it's roof. It will serve as part of the exhibition for the visitors the Memorial Day 2021 event. The museum is the game's main feature built back in 2019 which has a underground museum located near the Memorial pool site.
Speech Hall[edit source]
Players attended a speech about 9/11 memorial at the newly built speech hall which has 20 seats and a maximum capacity of up to 50 players. The hall has the main deck with the planted flag of the United States above it. The deck will be used for performing the speech.
Memorial Park[edit source]
The Memorial Park is the main feature of the New World Trade Center world. It served as the largest venue which contained all the venues in it's range. Players were able to freely explore the park during the Memorial Day 2021 event.
Golden Ball[edit source]
The Golden ball was a fountain of the former World Trade Center. It's remain after the 9/11 had been relocated from the Memorial Park. The Golden ball has been decorated with lights and the flag of the United States.
World Trade Exhibition[edit source]
World Trade Exhibition is specially included in the WFC building and was part of the Memorial Day 2021 event when players explored the WFC complex. The exhibition contains the 2D WTC statue, statues of the date, the Golden Ark and a replica of One WTC.
Custom Text[edit source]
Throughout the map, large neon text was added to highlight the 20th anniverseray. The text ranged from 2001-2021 to Remember, Never Forget and even Thank You, USA! Later, more neon text lights appeared during the event.
World Trade Center Hologram[edit source]
Just like the golden statue, the World Trade Center Hologram is built inside 4 WTC, part of the exhibition. The hologram was built on September 11th, 2021.
Gallery[edit source]
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SIXFLAGSUS during his Memorial Day speech
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Aerial image of the speech
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7 WTC with text, Why? Mostly to commemorate the destruction of the original 7 WTC building.
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9/11 Museum during, Memorial Day
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9/11 sign on 2 WTC
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9/11 on 2 WTC captured from 3 WTC
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Duk at the Memorial Park paying respect to the lost victims from the 9/11 event
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Duk entering the underground 9/11 Museum
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EdSPCH paying respect from the top of One WTC
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2 more players that were with EdSPCH
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New World Trade Center after the event
References[edit source]
- ↑ https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071195
- ↑ https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071223
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071228
- ↑ https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071200/r/4400000000000217777
- ↑ https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071227
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071315