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Excerpts from the Stage II Jury Report:

The Jury believes that (F)Light come closest to having the visitor experience what the 40 felt when they acted. It may depict the conditions the heroes felt at the moment of heroism. (F)Light is both sobering and shocking. ... The memorial expression “scar” is placed in a manner that focuses the visitor to both the event and the actions of the 40 passengers and crew.

(F)Light had many proponents on the Jury because the design represents an emotional approach that focuses the visitor experience on the shock of the event. It is this experience by the visitor that would not be forgotten. ... The Jury commends (F)Light as a bold and daring design that captures the event and sends a strong emotional message. The “scar” is art - disturbing to some, challenging to others, but memorable to everyone - and would be a lasting voice for the event far into the future.