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

One World Trade Center towers over the south pool of the 9/11 Memorial on a clear night. Water cascades down the illuminated reflecting pool.
Night at the 9/11 Memorial, South Tower pool illuminated. Photo: Jin Lee.

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.

The View: The South Pool of the 9/11 Memorial is illuminated at night in a photo captured by Jin Lee.  

 By 9/11 Memorial Staff 

 

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A white rose has been placed on the name of Wendy Wakeford at the 9/11 Memorial. An inset photo shows Wakeford smiling.

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