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
The Story Behind the First FDNY Chief to Respond to the World Trade Center on 9/11
May 4, 2018
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, FDNY Chief Joseph Pfeifer was on a routine call in lower Manhattan. Hearing the loud roar of an airplane overhead, Pfeifer looked up to see hijacked Flight 11 crashing into the North Tower.
Artifacts Tell the Story of the Killing of Osama bin Laden
May 1, 2018
On this day in 2011, President Barack Obama announced to the nation that Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. forces in a raid of his Abbottabad, Pakistan compound. The 9/11 Memorial Museum collection is home to several artifacts related to Operation Neptune Spear that represent this important moment in our nation’s history.
Remembering Richard Guadagno, a Devoted Steward of Nature
April 26, 2018
Richard J. Guadagno wanted to dedicate his life to protecting the environment. Growing up in Ewing, New Jersey, Guadagno loved animals and the outdoors, and he was a keen gardener.
Scenes from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s Run/Walk and Community Day
April 23, 2018
More than 5,000 people joined together on Sunday, April 22, for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s sixth annual 5K Run/Walk and Community Day to raise awareness about the organization’s mission and to honor and remember the nearly 3,000 men, women and children who died on 9/11.
High School Senior Reflects on Volunteer Experience at 9/11 Memorial
April 19, 2018
Although I don’t have a personal tie to the September 11 attacks, they have had a major effect on my life as a New Yorker. The events were undoubtedly horrific, but the 9/11 Memorial & Museum commemorate it in such a magical way. It is not recognized as a place of sadness, but as a special place of remembrance.
Reading List: Pakistan, Then and Now
April 18, 2018
America has long relied on Pakistan for military and intelligence support in the War on Terror, but relations have grown increasingly frayed and may be approaching an open break. What could this mean for continuing American military operations in the region?
9/11 Memorial Honors Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
April 17, 2018
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum kicked off National Volunteer Week on Monday evening with a special reception honoring the institution’s many volunteers.
Karim Sadjadpour and the Future of Iran at the 9/11 Memorial Museum
April 16, 2018
Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Iran expert, spoke last Thursday at the 9/11 Memorial Museum to provide his perspective on Iran’s influence both regionally and globally.
NYPD Recruits Visit the 9/11 Memorial to Pay Tribute to Fallen Members of the Police Department
April 10, 2018
A new class of New York City Police Department recruits visited the 9/11 Memorial & Museum Tuesday morning to honor and remember the members of the NYPD who sacrificed their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. This is the third class of NYPD recruits to visit the Memorial and Museum as a part of their training.