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 John Vigiano Sr., Retired FDNY Captain

July 10, 2018

Today we pay tribute to John Vigiano Sr., a retired FDNY captain whose two sons followed him into service and were killed on 9/11. John Vigiano Sr. died this weekend after a battle with cancer.

Local and National Media Report on “Comeback Season” Opening

July 6, 2018

Last week, the 9/11 Memorial Museum opened its new special exhibition “Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11” to the public. “Comeback Season” has received local and national media coverage to mark its opening.

Remembering Lindsay Stapleton Morehouse, College Tennis Champ

July 3, 2018

Lindsay Stapleton Morehouse, remembered by family and friends as academically and athletically gifted, worked as an equity research analyst at Keefe Bruyette & Woods on the 89th floor of the South Tower. At 24 years old, she had lived in Manhattan for only five months before her death at the World Trade Center on 9/11.

Stories & Art, A New Education Program, Launches at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum

July 2, 2018

Tuesday, July 3, marks the first installment of Stories & Art, a new program for young visitors to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

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

June 28, 2018

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.

New Sports-Related Artifacts Installed in the “In Memoriam” Gallery

June 25, 2018

Each year, the 9/11 Memorial Museum rotates the objects on display in its In Memoriam gallery. The objects on view once belonged to, or were created in memory of, the victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and Feb. 26, 1993.

Niece Recalls Uncle’s Love for the Arts

June 20, 2018

Originally hailing from Norfolk, Va., Leonard Anthony White enthusiastically took in all the art and culture that his adopted New York City had to offer. A former student of ballet and modern dance, Leonard continued to enjoy the performing arts, frequenting operas and other shows at Manhattan’s Lincoln Center.

Remembering Lifelong Musician Michael Packer

June 19, 2018

Michael Packer was a lifelong musician, and an early encounter with a legendary cellist was a formative moment. His wife, Rekha, shared the story of his meeting with Pablo Casals in a Call to Remember recording.

Fathers Honored at 9/11 Memorial & Museum

June 15, 2018

Paying tribute to first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice is why the New York City Police Department and New York Fire Department have made a visit to the 9/11 Memorial part of their recruits’ official training. Since many of those who join the NYPD or FDNY follow their father or a loved one into the service, many times one of those recruits is honoring their own father who was killed as a result of the 9/11 attacks.

Make Music New York Comes to the 9/11 Memorial Plaza

June 13, 2018

Since 2014, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum has participated in Make Music New York (MMNY), an annual musical celebration phenomenon that fills New York City with music each year on June 21, the longest day of the year. Now entering its 12th year, MMNY hosts more than 1,000 free performances in public spaces throughout the five boroughs.