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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Tribute Held at 9/11 Memorial for Firefighter Killed in Bronx Explosion

September 27, 2016

Flowers were laid at an FDNY panel on the South Pool of the 9/11 Memorial in honor of the battalion chief who was killed during a Bronx house explosion Tuesday morning.

Remembering Terence Hatton: 'Capt. Man-Hatton'

September 26, 2016

Terence Hatton, the captain of FDNY’s elite Rescue Company 1, was nicknamed "Capt. Man-Hatton" for his insistence on learning the borough’s buildings inside and out.

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

September 26, 2016

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is a photography series devoted to documenting moments big and small that unfold at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

White Rose Signifies Remembrance of 9/11 Victims' Birthdays

September 23, 2016

An idea from a volunteer in 2013 has become another way for visitors to learn about the victims, share their experience and connect.

Joe Torre Talks Baseball After 9/11, Bringing NYC Together

September 22, 2016

After 9/11, as New Yorkers struggled to find a sense of normalcy, baseball emerged as a powerful healing force in bringing the city together.

Post-9/11 Piazza Mets Jersey on Display at 9/11 Memorial Museum

September 21, 2016

Mike Piazza’s New York Mets jersey that was worn when he hit a two-run home run for the win days after Sept. 11 is now on display, according to the New York Daily News.

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

September 19, 2016

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is a photography series devoted to documenting moments big and small that unfold at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

Katie Couric Interview Concludes First Season of Our City. Our Story. Podcast

September 16, 2016

Millions remember watching “The Today Show” on the morning of 9/11 and looking to Katie Couric and her co-host Matt Lauer to explain the unfolding attacks on the country.

New Google Expedition Helps Students to 'Never Forget'

September 15, 2016

"Where were you on 9/11?” has become the question of my generation. I can proudly answer by saying I was responding to the calls for help as an emergency medical technician in New York City.

9/11 Memorial President Keynote at Tuesday’s Children’s Forum

September 14, 2016

This Thursday, 9/11 Memorial President Joe Daniels will be a featured keynote speaker at Tuesday’s Children’s Lessons in Recovery and Resilience forum.