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.

Dozens of square tiles that are varying shades of blue are seen up close in Memorial Hall.
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Therapy Dog Handler Donates Items Related to Ground Zero Work

March 19, 2013

Frank Shane, a therapy dog handler who worked with his golden retriever, Nikie, at Ground Zero, last week visited the 9/11 Memorial Museum offices in downtown New York to meet with museum staff.

Honoring the Victims of the 1993 WTC Bombing

February 26, 2013

9/11 Memorial President and CEO Joe Daniels directs planning, construction, development and operations for the 9/11 Memorial.

Ironworkers Donate Mementoes from Original WTC Construction

February 5, 2013

Since the 1900s, Mohawk Indian ironworkers have helped define New York City’s skyline, risking their lives at gravity-defying heights to erect the steel skeletons that form the city’s iconic landscape.

WTC Pioneer Guy Tozzoli, 90, dies

February 5, 2013

Guy Tozzoli, who oversaw the design and construction of the original World Trade Center as the Port Authority director, has died. He was 90.

Memorial Architect Recalls Tour with Koch

February 1, 2013

I had the privilege of giving Mayor Ed Koch a tour of the 9/11 Memorial a couple of months before its opening in September 2011.

Year in Review: Reflecting on 2012

December 28, 2012

As 2012 comes to an end, I am happy to share with you the 9/11 Memorial’s year end update. Thanks to your continued generosity and support, more than 6 million people have visited the memorial since opening in September 2011. They have come from all 50 st

Pinstripe Bowl Teams Pay Homage at 9/11 Memorial

December 28, 2012

This afternoon at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx the college football teams from Syracuse and West Virginia will take part in the third annual Pinstripe Bowl. On Thursday evening both squads took time to pay their respects at the 9/11 Memorial.Players and co

Seeing Eye Dogs Make Visitors Feel Welcome During Chance Meeting

December 26, 2012

On Christmas Eve, two seeing-eye-dogs-in-training, Celine and Kelly, came with their puppy raisers to the 9/11 Memorial. Prior to training at Seeing Eye’s Morristown, N.J. center, these dogs are cared for in the homes of volunteers from the age of 7 weeks

9/11 Memorial YouTube Anew: Revamped & Relaunched

December 21, 2012

The 9/11 Memorial’s Youtube channel has been redesigned to mirror the look and feel of our website.  Google and Beyond helped with the redesign. Log on now and explore the new channel and videos.        &n

9/11 Memorial Volunteers Aid in Sandy Relief and Recovery

December 17, 2012

After the destructive storm, dozens of 9/11 Memorial volunteers were eager to help in any way they could. These selfless men and women fanned out across the tri-state area to take part in hurricane relief and recovery efforts. Some aided clothing and foo