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.

Dozens of square tiles that are varying shades of blue are seen up close in Memorial Hall.
Photo by Dan Winters

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Powerful Oral History on Bringing WTC Steel Overseas

November 8, 2013

I’ve had the honor of meeting quite a few “every day heroes” in my roles as oral historian and assistant curator at the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

A Veteran Volunteers at the Memorial to Continue Honoring Those Lost

November 8, 2013

The 9/11 Memorial is a special place for Michael Trofinoff and he shows that with a strong commitment as a volunteer.

Meet a Memorial Host who Defended our Shores on 9/11

November 4, 2013

On Sept. 11, 2001, U.S. Naval Officer Rina Percoco was stationed at Mayport Naval Base in Jacksonville, Fla.

Meet a Memorial Host, Who Has Studied 9/11

October 24, 2013

Samantha Rooney, a Monmouth County, N.J. native, is one of the many visitor services hosts at the 9/11 Memorial.

Meet a 9/11 Memorial Host, Son of a First Responder

October 4, 2013

Daniel Castorina is a member of the 9/11 Memorial’s visitor services team. A Staten Island resident, Castorina was enamored with the Twin Towers growing up in New York City.

Meet a 9/11 Memorial Host and Survivor

September 13, 2013

New Jersey resident, George Mironis, will never forget where he was on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.

Remembering the Day

September 11, 2013

Today we remember the day that changed us forever. A day when a city famous for toughness became legendary for kindness.

Medal of Honor Recipient Visits Memorial

August 29, 2013

The 9/11 Memorial held a ceremony to honor the bravery of Medal of Honor recipient Ty Carter.

Meet a 9/11 Memorial Host, Who Sees Every Day as New Experience

August 22, 2013

Manhattan native, Marina Isaac, is part of the 9/11 Memorial’s visitor services team. Isaac was just starting her second day of sophomore year of high school on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.

Recognized Champion for Downtown New York Liz Berger Dies at 53

August 6, 2013

Elizabeth Berger, who served as the president of the Alliance for Downtown New York since 2007, has died.