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
FDNY Probationary Firefighters Honor Fallen Firefighters at 9/11 Memorial
April 10, 2017
Three hundred FDNY probationary firefighters lined the South Pool of the 9/11 Memorial on Friday to lay a wreath near the inscribed names of the 343 members of the FDNY who were killed in the line of duty on 9/11.
Remembering Stanley Smagala Jr.
April 6, 2017
Stanley Smagala Jr. lived in Holbrook, NY with his wife, Dena. They were expecting their first child. The youngest of seven, Stanley spoke of wanting a big family.
The 5th Annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk: Why Alex Runs to Remember
April 4, 2017
“As New Yorkers, we’re in it together,” said Alex Zablocki, a museum member and 9/11 Memorial Run/Walk participant, describing his decision to run.
Behind the Lens: A Quiet Embrace at the 9/11 Memorial
April 3, 2017
In this series, 9/11 Memorial & Museum staff photographer Jin Lee shares his view of select photographs taken on the site. I’m drawn to scenes like this, of people reflecting in quiet moments. I’ve been photographing the site throughout its many stag
Remembering Hilda Taylor
March 31, 2017
Hilda Taylor came to the United States from Sierra Leone to further her education, settling with her family in Maryland. Hilda taught sixth grade at Leckie Elementary School in Washington DC.
Unfilled Nassau Coliseum Seats to Honor Military, First Responders, 9/11 Victims
March 30, 2017
The newly renovated Nassau Coliseum will honor 9/11 victims, the military and Long Island first responders with eight seats that will remain permanently unfilled when the arena reopens on April 5, Newsday reports.
Behind The Lens: Rain on the Parapets
March 28, 2017
Behind The Lens: In this series, 9/11 Memorial & Museum staff photographer Jin Lee shares his view of select photographs taken on the site. I took this photo on a cold, rainy winter day.
Sculptor Who Lost His Brother Uses Art to Grapple with How 9/11 Changed the World
March 23, 2017
On Sept. 13, 2001, artist and sculptor Christopher Saucedo gathered his sculpting tools and drove from New Orleans to New York City to join his two firefighter brothers at the World Trade Center site.
3rd Annual New York City Firefighter Stair Climb Honors Fallen First Responders
March 21, 2017
More than 400 police officers and firefighters, some wearing full gear, climbed the 4 World Trade Center stairs on Sunday to memorialize fallen first responders and military personnel worldwide and to raise money for Friends of Firefighters and the 9/11 Tribute Center.