The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

Three men in white U.S. Navy outfits look at a group of names on the 9/11 Memorial. They are turned away from the camera as they gather around the names on a bronze parapet.
Members of the U.S. Navy at the 9/11 Memorial. Photo by staff.

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is a photography series devoted to documenting moments big and small that unfold at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

The View: On Memorial Day, the 9/11 Memorial Museum remembers the sacrifices of our fallen heroes. Thank you to the many who have served and continue to serve our country. By 9/11 Memorial Staff

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Recognizing War Hero Who Led WTC Survivors to Safety on 9/11

The name of Richard Cyril Rescorla, Morgan Stanley’s vice president of security, is seen on the 9/11 Memorial. A white rose has been placed at the name to mark his birthday. An inset image of Rescorla is seen at the top left.

As people anxiously evacuated the South Tower, some remember a calming voice singing “God Bless America” over a bullhorn. The voice belonged to Richard Cyril Rescorla, Morgan Stanley’s vice president of security.

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USA Today Nominates 9/11 Memorial Museum as Best Patriotic Landmark

A woman in a stars and stripes tophat puts her arms on a bronze parapet at the Memorial as she looks out over a reflecting pool. Other visitors are gathered behind her.

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum has been listed as a destination that embodies a spirit of patriotism in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice 2016 poll.

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