Wednesday, April 22, 2015

White roses remain at the site of the deadly 2nd Avenue explosion



Work appears to be done for the moment now on the empty lot that was previously home to 119 Second Ave. (aka 45 E. Seventh St.), 121 Second Ave. and 123 Second Ave.

As we're told, workers at the scene victim Nicholas Figueroa's family left behind this small monument with white roses.

Figueroa and Moises Ismael Locón Yac died in the explosion on March 26 that injured more than 20 people and left dozens of residents homeless.

Photo by Raquel Shapira

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Here's another photo … courtesy of Ted Barron…

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14 comments:

  1. EVQPApril 22, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Poignant.

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  2. PinchApril 22, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    @EVQP...the exact word/thought that came to mind for me, too.

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  3. GojiraApril 22, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    Gut-wrenching. God bless those who left this small, but heartfelt tribute.

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  4. GiovanniApril 22, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    Remember...

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  5. AnonymousApril 22, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    Ugly crying. This is beautiful.
    For the people, pets, and homes that were lost - never forget

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  6. AnonymousApril 22, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    This is very sweet.

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  7. ScoobyApril 22, 2015 at 11:14 PM

    Touching.


    Thank you whoever left this.

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  8. AnonymousApril 23, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    Maybe in the fall we can get the permits somehow and plant a tree in TSP maybe rev Billy will say a few words

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  9. A little while ago IApril 23, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Please don't forget that the fundraiser for busboy Moises Locon is still short of its goal:

    http://www.gofundme.com/moiseslocon

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  10. AnonymousApril 23, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    I really hope that some kind of permanent memorial or plaque is erected so that in 50 years people walking past will know the tragedy that occurred on that corner. This is something that should not be forgotten after the shiny new buildings have long been erected and and those who bore witness to the event no longer remain.

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  11. AnonymousApril 23, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    But right now, it's cleared, boarded up, painted, and ready to go on the market. What might be the going rate for this unexpected real estate bonanza? I'm sure there are tons of vultures circling around. I hope the residents get first pick, but that might not be the case.

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  12. AnonymousApril 23, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    Wow 6:24am such kind words it would be a good way a tree planted by locals

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  13. AnonymousApril 24, 2015 at 3:06 AM

    To 6:24, maybe we should set up a Facebook page and put the paperwork for the permits maybe the police, the ems the docs and local people will all want to help after all this is our Home..

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  14. Louis E.April 25, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    The 1966 Wonder Drug fire on 22nd/23rd Street (FDNY's biggest loss of life before 2001) had a plaque on the new building (6 East 23rd).
    The lot is worth millions,and the Hrynenkos are probably going to have to sell to handle their lawsuit liability.The Pasternaks,who own 123 Second,are probably going to be made a good offer by whoever buys out the Hrynenkos.Then they have to finance a new building (which would be cheaper and more versatile than separate new buildings for each lot) and,one must hope,install utilities that are not prone to explode!

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