The MEMO Blog
The official blog of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum features stories of commemoration and memorialization, and information on our public programs, special events, and ways to get involved.
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Latest Posts
Salute to Service & Veterans Day Highlights
November 16, 2021
A look back at Salute to Service and Veterans Day 2021, honoring those who serve and the families and communities who support them. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
A Special Thanks to Our In-House Veterans
November 9, 2021
With gratitude, we share a special shout-out to the veterans who work at, volunteer for, and contribute to the Memorial and Museum.
Visionaries in Service: Amanda Szabolcs
November 9, 2021
Air Force veteran Amanda Szabolcs - now an executive with Atlantic Southern - answers our Salute to Service Q&A ahead of Veterans Day.
Our 2021 Salute to Service
November 8, 2021
Read about our 2021 Salute to Service plans and offers, recognizing our country's veterans and those who support them.
Visionaries in Service: Brian Kitching
November 8, 2021
With Veterans Day on Thursday, we're kicking off Week II of our Salute to Service blog series, featuring Visionaries whose personal experiences inspired them to join the United States military. Today, Lieutenant Colonel Brian Kitching shares his Q&A and insight.
Visionaries in Service: Carlton Shelley II
November 5, 2021
For the fourth installment of our Salute to Service blog series, we asked Visionary Carlton Shelley II to share a little bit about the lessons of September 11 and his journey in the military.
Visionaries in Service: Joe Quinn
November 4, 2021
Today's installment of the Visionaries in Service blog series features a Q&A with Joe Quinn, Founder and CEO of Feltman's of Coney Island. Joe talks about his military service and the impact of losing his brother, Jimmy, in the attacks.
Visionaries in Service: Ashley Nicolas
November 3, 2021
Our Salute to Service series - paying tribute to Visionaries whose paths led them to military service - continues with Pat Tillman Foundation Scholar Ashley Nicolas. Currently an assistant district attorney, Ashley answers a few questions here about 9/11 and the role it played in shaping her journey.
Visionaries in Service: Shane Oravsky
November 2, 2021
Ahead of Veterans Day and Salute to Service, we're paying tribute to members of our Visionary Network whose paths led them to the United States military. In this series, they share their unique perspective on the relationship between the 9/11 attacks and military service - and lessons learned from both.