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Just took a look at the Ground zero site and while the fact that "not a window was broken" is a little unexpected, the building was actually quite protected from the brunt of the power of the outward thrust of debris from the falling towers. They were essentially 2 to 3 blocks away to the WSW with WTC 4 & 5 (I've seen a map that designated them as 3 & 4, but I think 4 & 5 is correct) in between (which did not fall). There is a sizeable gap between 4 and 5, but it does not provide what would be a direct line between the south tower and the church because there is a building immediately south of the church (a hotel) which somewhat shielded the church. The church is not against the west street (Church street), but the east street (Broadway). The West side is the cemetery that is full of large trees, including the sycamore that is mentioned. While it is true that the sycamore was uprooted, it may have been the only thing that was likely in the direct path of any of the primary outflow from the falling towers. Since we are not talking about things falling on it from up high, blocks away, we are talking about the outward flow of force with dust, ash, and debris as the buildings collapse where they stood.

It could be asserted that maybe a window or two could or should have broken, but that is not a certainty. It is not as if the church was simply across the street from the fall. It was not.

Seems that the only ones who want to make a big deal about the whole thing are those with a message to sell.

And so we are once again presented with myths and endless genealogies.