National Aviation Week Tradition Continues at 9/11 Memorial & Museum
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum proudly continues its National Aviation Week tradition through August 22 this year, offering free admission to active and retired flight crew members. Our tradition honors the memory of the Flight 11, 77, 175, and 93 pilots and crews – whose strength and sacrifice on the morning of the attacks is so central to the 9/11 narrative – and to those who work tirelessly to keep passengers safe every day. We invite you to reserve your free ticket; please bring flight crew credentials and claim your tickets at the box office on the day of your visit.
On National Aviation Day, we're thrilled to be hosting special guests Doug Parker (CEO, American Airlines), Eric Ferguson (President, Allied Pilots Association), and Julie Hedrick (President, Professional Flight Attendants) as they visit the memorial to honor 9/11 flight crew members - and everyone killed that tragic day.
By 9/11 Memorial Staff
With the launch of The Never Forget Fund earlier this month came the new, limited edition keepsake Never Forget Ticket. The hand-etched commemorative ticket was made by Pennsylvania's Wendell August Forge, the oldest and largest operational forge in the country. We're sharing a photo essay that goes behind the scenes at the forge for an inside look at the keepsake's design and production.
In 2011, the organization Tuesday's Children compiled 100 letters written by family members to the loved ones they lost on 9/11, reflecting on a decade gone by. As the 20th anniversary of the attacks approaches, we spoke with some of the families who contributed "legacy letters" ten years ago, asking about the evolution of their feelings and what they wish the world knew. Today’s blog post — the first in a series — features Tara Feinberg, who lost her firefighter father Alan Feinberg.