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.
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Brick from Compound Where bin Laden was Killed Enters Museum Collection

May 2, 2013

One of the most dramatic manhunts in history culminated some two years ago, with the death of Osama bin Laden, the nation’s most wanted criminal who redefined the threat of global terrorism in the 21st century with his call for a violent jihad uprising against the United States.

Giants Football Legend George Martin is Lacing Up for 9/11 Again

April 11, 2013

Former football star George Martin is once again showing a commitment to honor the victims and first responders of Sept. 11.

Court Officers Donate 9/11 Quilt

March 22, 2013

Five officers from the New York State court system have donated a quilt made in tribute of three fallen colleagues on 9/11.

Therapy Dog Handler Donates Items Related to Ground Zero Work

March 19, 2013

Frank Shane, a therapy dog handler who worked with his golden retriever, Nikie, at Ground Zero, last week visited the 9/11 Memorial Museum offices in downtown New York to meet with museum staff.

Honoring the Victims of the 1993 WTC Bombing

February 26, 2013

9/11 Memorial President and CEO Joe Daniels directs planning, construction, development and operations for the 9/11 Memorial.

Ironworkers Donate Mementoes from Original WTC Construction

February 5, 2013

Since the 1900s, Mohawk Indian ironworkers have helped define New York City’s skyline, risking their lives at gravity-defying heights to erect the steel skeletons that form the city’s iconic landscape.

WTC Pioneer Guy Tozzoli, 90, dies

February 5, 2013

Guy Tozzoli, who oversaw the design and construction of the original World Trade Center as the Port Authority director, has died. He was 90.

Memorial Architect Recalls Tour with Koch

February 1, 2013

I had the privilege of giving Mayor Ed Koch a tour of the 9/11 Memorial a couple of months before its opening in September 2011.

Year in Review: Reflecting on 2012

December 28, 2012

As 2012 comes to an end, I am happy to share with you the 9/11 Memorial’s year end update. Thanks to your continued generosity and support, more than 6 million people have visited the memorial since opening in September 2011. They have come from all 50 st

Pinstripe Bowl Teams Pay Homage at 9/11 Memorial

December 28, 2012

This afternoon at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx the college football teams from Syracuse and West Virginia will take part in the third annual Pinstripe Bowl. On Thursday evening both squads took time to pay their respects at the 9/11 Memorial.Players and co