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.

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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.

Reading List: Making Sense of Syria

March 20, 2017

Now stretching into its seventh bloody year, the civil war in Syria – pitting regional and international powers against jihadist groups, and at times, against each other – has left more than 400,000 people dead and displaced millions more.

St. Patrick's Day Honored Through 9/11 Museum Collection

March 17, 2017

Each year on March 17, the Irish and “Irish-at-heart” celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all over the world. Beginning first as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day has become an international celebration of Irish culture.