Post-9/11 Recovery Efforts Impacted Volunteer’s Life
Following 9/11, thousands of investigators, engineers, laborers and volunteers joined the rescue and recovery efforts at the attack sites.
Museum Events Honor Rescuers, Recovery Workers
Museum Events Honor Rescuers, Recovery Workers
During the recovery efforts, the words “thank you” were written on the gloves of NYPD officer David Brink by an unknown well-wisher reminding him of the public’s appreciation. (Photo: Amy Dreher)
From May 28 through May 30, 2015, the 9/11 Memorial Museum will hold events to honor those who participated in rescue and recovery at the World Trade Center and Pentagon after September 11, 2001.
May 28, 2002 marked the date that construction workers cut down the “Last Column,” the final standing steel column of the World Trade Center. On May 30, 2002, the column was ceremonially removed from the site in a public event.
On Thursday, May 28, 2015 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., an expert panel, including a former NYPD detective who responded on 9/11 and a pulmonary specialist, will explore illnesses linked to WTC exposure and efforts to treat and compensate those affected. The event is free with Museum admission, but space is limited. Tickets can be reserved here.
For rescue and recovery workers, the Museum will extend its hours on May 28 for a special evening of tribute and remembrance in Foundation Hall. On May 30, StoryCorps, the national oral history initiative, is hosting a recording day at the Museum, during which rescue and recovery workers can discuss their experiences at the attack sites following 9/11. Recording times must be scheduled in advance, and space is limited. For more information, contact Anthony Gardner.
Rescue and recovery workers are welcome to visit the Museum from May 28 through May 30 with complimentary admission for two guests. Registration is required for complimentary admission.
More information is available here.
By 9/11 Memorial Staff
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