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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Intern Elizabeth Morris Interviews a Role Model About His 9/11 Experience

October 21, 2025

A summer intern shares the 9/11 recollections of  her role model Frederick Agnostakis, a Ground Zero volunteer.

Intern Kilala Yamamoto Shares her Father's Story on TikTok

October 14, 2025

Kilala Yamamoto, a summer intern, created a TikTok video to share her father's ties to the World Trade Center and her subsequent connection to the events of 9/11.  

Fallen Air Commandos remembered at 9/11 Memorial & Museum

October 10, 2025

An Air Force Special Operations Command Staff Sgt. shares stories that inspired our newest installation, showcasing War on Terror military memorials.  

Visionary Network Leads Memorial Beautification Projects

October 6, 2025

In recognition of the 24th anniversary of 9/11, Visionaries led beautification projects across New York City to clean and restore memorials, preserving these places of dignity, remembrance, and reflection.

Our Third Annual Legacy of Service Honors the Work of 9/11 Family Members

September 2, 2025

Our third annual Legacy of Service evening event honored 9/11 family members Patrick Dowdell, a former U.S. Army Captain, and Patti Quigley, Board Member & Advisor, Razia’s Ray of Hope Foundation. 

A Museum Education Specialist Reflects on Childhood Memories of 9/11

July 25, 2025

Thomas Hoffman, a Visitors Services associate, interviews Education Specialist Felicity Richards about her childhood memories of 9/11 and how those memories affected her career path. 

A Family Affair: Volunteering at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum

May 5, 2025

For this mother and daughter, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is more than a place of remembrance—it's a space of shared purpose, intergenerational connection, and community.  

Giving Back: This Global Volunteer Month, Meet One of OURS

April 25, 2025

Long-time docent Maria Jaffe shares her thoughts on what volunteering for this organization means to her. 

Wednesday Morning on the Horizon

February 18, 2025

Christine Fiorelli Epstein was 10 years old when her father, Port Authority Engineer Stephen Fiorelli, was killed on 9/11. Her memoir “Wednesday Morning: Growing Up in Grief,” follows her lifelong healing journey.

Speaking Their Names

January 19, 2025

Tim Brown was an FDNY firefighter for 20 years when he responded to the World Trade Center, barely surviving the collapse of the South Tower.