Events/Blockate's Memorial Day 2021
NOTE: The event is ongoing! This page will often be updated to reflect the current situation as the event progresses.
| Blockate's Memorial Day 2021 | |
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| 2 WTC with the US Flag at night | |
| Date | September 11th, 2021 - September 18th, 2021 (ongoing) |
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Blockate's Memorial Day 2021 is a ongoing event dedicated to commemorating the 20th anniverseray of the 9/11 event. First mentioned and scheduled by SIXFLAGSUS,[1] the event began at 1:15 PM (UTC)[2], taking place in the New World Trade Center world created by SIXFLAGSUS. A user named Duk was given the First Memorial Day Honor Award on September 11th, 2021.[3]
Background
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]
Venues
Golden World Trade Center statue
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
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
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.
Memorial Park
The Memorial Park is the main feature of the New World Trade Center world. It will serve as the largest venue which contains all the venues in it's range. Players will be able to freely explore the park during the Memorial Day 2021 event.
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.
World Trade Exhibition
World Trade Exhibition is specially included in the WFC building and will be part of the Memorial Day 2021 event when players explore 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
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
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
Opening
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
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
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]
Gallery
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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
- ↑ 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
