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Thank you for introducing me to Harry Roland. You are a natural educator.
2025-10-16 22:19:59
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corgielover40 :
This is so touching. Thank you for teaching me about Harry.
2026-11-08 10:41:44
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a.jeremiah.22 :
Omg I still have the key chain he gave me when I first started school there.
2025-10-17 04:06:15
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thefriendlyasshole :
That patina is in an interesting spot. First spot is like a tear.
2025-10-17 04:41:28
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uhhhriana :
I’m 23, and out of everything I’ve ever learned about 9/11, this is the first time I learned there were 7 buildings. Harry’s still educating❤
2025-10-18 01:38:40
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sarah_witha_h16 :
You did him and his story justice. I’m going to New York next month, for the first time next month. I’ll stop by and say “hi” and “7”.
2025-10-17 10:30:09
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Livschreiber :
It’s almost like the patina is a teardrop on the memorial missing him. ❤
2025-10-18 06:13:02
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Twoheadedbear 🍉 :
You can tell you really miss Harry, making me emotional for a man I sadly never knew existed until now 🥺
2025-10-17 09:50:05
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Brittany K :
Hate to be corny(no I don’t) ‘And when you're gone, who remembers your name?
Who keeps your flame?Who tells your story?’ Thank you for telling his story
2025-10-17 18:35:28
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Wrinkles the Clown :
Men and women who are a little weird but very cool are the back bone of America
2025-10-17 07:00:47
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Lou Hawkins :
When he passed in 2024, his loss was felt not just in the end of his days, but in the quiet absence of someone who made it his life’s mission to protect remembrance. His efforts remind us that honoring the past takes humble work, consistency, and love.
Harry Rowland may no longer be polishing that memorial, but his legacy will shine through every surface he cared for a lasting testament to one person’s devotion to memory, honor, and respect.
2025-10-17 03:34:45
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Nikki A775 :
🥺. I’m crying, I’m learning, I’m smiling. Don’t say 2.
2025-10-17 14:24:32
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chrisplyon :
I wasn’t crying until your last line. You’re a gifted storyteller.
2025-10-17 10:00:38
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Nikki :
I really hope someone picks up the mantel of polishing it. I don’t know why but that patina thing makes me cry. He spent so much time keeping that clean.
2025-10-17 11:11:03
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AHSlover5 :
i didn’t know who he was at the time, but years later i hear about him again and again and im glad to have met him
2025-10-18 20:46:35
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Tara :
“That’s not a keychain, that’s a connection” more truer words have never been said
2025-10-17 13:49:16
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Aubrey2013 :
What a beautiful tribute to Mr. Harry Roland.. RIP 🙏🏼💔😢🫶🏽💐
2025-10-18 12:44:46
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Jen 🔮 :
😭so beautiful how you just honored Harry😭 I'm 42 and was in 11th grade English class in ohio, you and Harry just taught me 7!!😭 💔 rip Harry
2026-09-13 09:13:53
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🎵Carmen Marie🎶 :
I met him and still have the key chain he gave me when I visited about 10 years ago.
2025-10-17 18:53:36
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X Y :
I walk past this corner often and never knew his story. I noticed his absence but wasn’t sure what it meant. How sad that he passed. Thanks for sharing about Harry.
2025-10-17 05:37:48
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🦋Mari Posa🦋 :
It sounds like Harry polished hearts, too. Thank you for sharing his story.
2025-10-17 12:50:05
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Luis Acevedo :
This is so NY. Way to go Harry.
2025-10-17 09:12:26
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Lou Hawkins :
For twenty years, Harry Rowland was more than a caretaker, he was the beating heart of that memorial in New York City. Day after day, season after season, he polished the stone, tended to every detail, and ensured that the memorial stood not only as a monument of past sacrifices, but as a living signpost of respect. He understood that memorials are not static,they are places of memory, connection, and solace.
2025-10-17 03:33:25
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LifeOfLyds :
"He wasn't powerful". Sounds like he had the best kind of power. What a fantastic legacy. I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. He sounds amazing. I'm not from the US, but I didn't know there were 7 buildings, so he taught me something today.
2025-10-17 08:22:29
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El.honey :
You should add a qrcode linking this video next to the plaque so people can know about Harry 🤍🤍🤍
2025-10-17 12:44:50
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