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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.
Latest Posts
A Tribute to PAPD K-9 Officer Sirius
November 17, 2011
On September 11, 2001, Port Authority Police Department Lt. David Lim was in the basement below the World Trade Center's South Tower with his K-9 partner Sirius when he felt the building violently tremble. Feeling duty-bound to assist potentially injured
Half a Million Visitors. Half a Million Memories. (Updated)
November 16, 2011
In just two months, the 9/11 Memorial has welcomed more than 500,000 visitors from across the globe – people who have come to these hallowed grounds to remember, reflect and pay tribute. In addition to seeing the names of the nearly 3,000 victims and stan
Memorial Reservations Director Answers Your Questions
November 15, 2011
Kim Wright, the director of marketing and reservations for the 9/11 Memorial, recently sat down with the MEMO blog to answer some frequently asked questions about visiting the memorial. Q: Why are timed passes needed to visit the 9/11 Memorial?A: When you
Emerson, NJ, secures WTC Relic for Local 9/11 Memorial
November 14, 2011
The New Jersey borough of Emerson has secured a piece of recovered steel from the World Trade Center site for building a local 9/11 memorial, according to NorthJersey.com. The steel is 15 inches wide, 34 inches long and 10 inches high, local officials sai
Honoring Our Nation's Veterans
November 11, 2011
This year includes many moments to pause and remember. Two months ago we commemorated the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by opening the Memorial, and next month we'll observe the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. This Veterans Day, the
7 WTC Artists Look For New Studio
November 11, 2011
Artists using the 48th floor of 7 World Trade Center as studio space are looking for another spot now that the Larry Silverstein skyscraper has reached full capacity with the long-term lease of a global investment firm, reports Aline Reynolds of the Downt
'American Chopper' builder tours WTC site, 9/11 Memorial for Design Inspiration
November 10, 2011
This month the 9/11 Memorial will be featured on the Discovery Channel’s popular reality series, “American Chopper.” Watch the above trailer for a sneak peek.On Nov.14 and Nov. 21, the show will focus on Paul Teutul Jr., his motorcycle design and customiz
'The Love We Make' Film Seeks to Heal Lingering 9/11 Wounds With Song
November 9, 2011
Watch the trailer for "The Love We Make" filmed in 2001 after the terror attacks. Shot mostly in black and white, the film was envisioned as a benefit concert for first responders and their families.According to a New York Times review, "The film's choice
Playful Lab Failed as Guide Dog, Masters Bomb Detection
November 7, 2011
Derry has a nose for trouble. The yellow Labrador retriever uses his sniffer to scan for explosives at office buildings across New York City. Derry is also assigned to the World Trade Center site, where he is helping to keep the 9/11 Memorial safe.De