The act of stealing the gold-plated rose from the 9/11 memorial is not merely a robbery but an act of desecration, reflecting a disregard for the memory of those lost.
The rose, made from steel from Ground Zero, was meant to symbolize triumph over evil, embodying hope for parishioners and visitors alike.
The pastor, Rev. Brian Jordan, expressed empathy for the thief, recognizing him as a troubled individual who had previously been removed from the church.
Jordan emphasized that rather than punishment, the thief needs psychiatric support and urged him to turn himself in to authorities.
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