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.
Latest Posts
‘9/11 Flag’ is Unfurled in Honor of Wounded War Veterans
August 8, 2012
The National 9/11 Flag, which has been on a “restoration tour” nationwide, has made its way to Sag Harbor on Long Island. The flag was presented last Saturday in honor of the Wounded Warrior Amputees Softball Game, the Sag Harbor Express reported. The 20
Stair Climb Honors Fallen Firefighters
August 6, 2012
A Wisconsin community is currently organizing a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor the 343 New York City firefighters who died in the 9/11 attacks and a Colby, Wis., firefighter who died earlier this year, the Wausau Daily Herald reported. Participants wi
Minneapolis Parade honors post-9/11 War Veterans
August 1, 2012
Downtown Minneapolis, Minn., has honored war veterans with a “Twin Cities Heroes Parade.” The parade honoring post-9/11 veterans was on July 28, The Star Tribune reported. The parade was a first for Minneapolis and a successful one at that- drawing hundre
Mail Finally Delivered: A Remarkable 9/11 Journey
July 30, 2012
A week after the 9/11 attacks, Charles and Lawry Meister received an unexpected overnight package at their California home in the Pacific Palisades. The Meisters were skeptical at first. The delivery happened to coincide with the recent news of anthrax-in
Meet a 9/11 Memorial Host
July 27, 2012
The MEMO blog introduces the dedicated people working at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Whether serving as a visitor services host, security guard or facilities manager, each member of the memorial team assures a meaningful, safe a
Memorial Group Reservations Manager Answers Your Questions
July 24, 2012
Jenna Moonan, the 9/11 Memorial group reservations manager, recently sat down with the MEMO blog to answer some frequently asked questions about bringing a group to the memorial. Q: How can I make a group reservation? A: If you’d like to schedule a visit
The Lens: Viewing the 9/11 Memorial
July 18, 2012
Staff photographer Amy Dreher snaps a lot of pictures at the World Trade Center site, documenting the construction progress. Amy also trains her lens on the smaller pieces that may be overlooked with a project of this magnitude. Through “The Lens: Viewing
WTC Steel Finds New Home in South Carolina
July 12, 2012
Thanks to a community effort in Greenville County, S.C., residents are able to commemorate 9/11 in their hometown. A 1,360-pound piece of World Trade Center steel now stands on a pedestal in the center of Greenville’s World Trade Center Memorial Plaza. Ac
Wounded Warriors Visit Memorial
July 6, 2012
On the Fourth of July a record-breaking number of visitors paid their respects at the 9/11 Memorial. Among them were members of the Gary Sinise Foundation and Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, named in honor of fallen firefighter Stephen S