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
In Milestone Anniversary Year, Army-Navy Rivalry Game Takes On New Layer of Meaning
December 10, 2021
No matter what happens on the football field, the 131-year-old rivalry between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen will always have sportsmanship, teamwork, and camaraderie at its core.
Vernacular Art Connects 9/11 and Pearl Harbor
December 7, 2021
Following September 11, the artist and photographer Jonathan C. Hyman set out to document the country's vernacular artistic response to the attacks. For the next 10+ years, he took thousands of pictures of tributes painted on public and private property in Maine, Florida, Illinois, and all points in between. Now, on the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we speak with Hyman and spotlight a few of the photos that thematically tie the World War II tragedy to 9/11.
The Legacy Letters at 10: A Conversation With Suzann Cayne
December 2, 2021
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. In this milestone 20th anniversary year, we've been speaking with some of the families who contributed "legacy letters" ten years ago. Today’s blog post features Suzann Cayne, who was seven when she lost her father Jake, a Cantor Fitzgerald employee.
Lemonade Stand Becomes Sweet Fundraising Effort
November 23, 2021
Mark Hemschoot died on 9/11 while at work at the Aon Corporation in the South Tower. Today, the entrepreneurial spirt of his four grandchildren - ages 8, 6, 3, and 11 months - keeps his memory alive.
The Gift of Lights: Tobi Kahn’s “YZKAR”
November 22, 2021
Chief Curator Jan Seidler Ramirez explores the meaning of the powerful Tobi Kahn sculpture "YZKAR," which was recently gifted to the Museum and will be on view beginning this winter. Her special post includes the perspectives of the sculptor himself; Alice M. Greenwald, our President and CEO; and benefactor William A. Brewer, attorney, on behalf of the Brewer Foundation, which commissioned the work.
New Book by Shirley Dreifus Chronicles Mystery of 9/11 Flag
November 17, 2021
In her newest book, author Shirley Dreifus chronicles the fascinating story of the stolen "9/11 Flag." She'll join us for a book signing tomorrow from 12-3 p.m. at the Museum.
Salute to Service & Veterans Day Highlights
November 16, 2021
A look back at Salute to Service and Veterans Day 2021, honoring those who serve and the families and communities who support them. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
A Special Thanks to Our In-House Veterans
November 9, 2021
With gratitude, we share a special shout-out to the veterans who work at, volunteer for, and contribute to the Memorial and Museum.
Visionaries in Service: Amanda Szabolcs
November 9, 2021
Air Force veteran Amanda Szabolcs - now an executive with Atlantic Southern - answers our Salute to Service Q&A ahead of Veterans Day.