9/11 Memorial & Museum

Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Robert Fangman lived in Chelsea, Massachusetts. In Fall 2000, he left a career in sales to become a United Airlines flight attendant. Relatives said the job was ideal for Fangman, who loved international travel and fine food and wine. On 9/11, he was working aboard Flight 175 en route from Boston to Los Angeles. He was 33 years old. #NeverForget911 #911Museum

“All the Presidents' Wars: Twenty-Five Years of America's War on Terror” Wednesday, November 11, 6 - 7 p.m. Since the 9/11 attacks, four presidential administrations have confronted the challenges of terrorism, war, and national security, shaping U.S. policy at home and abroad and greatly impacting the lives of service members and their families. In his new book “All the Presidents' Wars: Twenty-Five Years of America's War on Terror,” journalist and national security analyst Peter Bergen examines the decisions that defined America's response to 9/11 and the conflicts that followed. In conversation with 9/11 Memorial & Museum Director Clifford Chanin, Bergen will discuss the evolution of the war on terror, the legacy of presidential decision-making over the past quarter century, and the lessons these policies hold for the future. This program will take place as part of our Salute to Service programming marking Veterans Day. Register for free today: ow.ly/aPjo5103o2x.

In the weeks following 9/11, Marvel Comics turned to one of its most recognizable heroes to reflect on the attacks. This inked page from “The Amazing Spider-Man” Vol. 2, No. 36, published in 2001, is part of a story produced in just a few weeks and released by the end of the year. The issue was one of Marvel’s responses to 9/11, highlighting the heroism and sacrifice of emergency responders. Created by writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist John Romita, Jr., with inks by Scott Hanna, the issue captured the emotions of a city and country still grappling with the attacks. It is one example of how comic book creators responded to 9/11 in real time, using the medium to document, reflect and remember. The page is now on view in “Responding in Ink: Comic Books, Graphic Novels, and 9/11,” a new exhibition featuring approximately 50 works that explore how comics and graphic novels have responded to 9/11 and its aftermath. Access included in your 9/11 Memorial & Museum ticket. ow.ly/WxWR5103nzM © Marvel

Each year, the #NYCMarathon brings people together from around the world, filling New York City’s streets with determination, strength, and a shared sense of purpose. As runners make their way through the five boroughs, we remember those we lost on 9/11, including runners, neighbors, friends, and loved ones whose lives and legacies remain part of this city’s story. Twenty-five years later, their memory continues to move us forward. Today, we honor them and the enduring spirit of a city that continues to show up, stand together, and move forward. Clockwise from top left: Patrick John Brown running the NYC Marathon (1992); Garry W. Lozier in the NYC Marathon; Joseph J. Ogren running in the NYC with his fiancé, Carrie (1999)

This #Halloween and every day, we will #neverforget the spirit of those we lost. From the first slide: James Joseph Kelly; Joseph J. Ogren (right),1997; Suzanne H. Passaro; and Tara Kathleen Creamer. This #Halloween and every day, we will #neverforget the spirit of those we lost. Clockwise starting from top left: James Joseph Kelly; Joseph J. Ogren (right),1997; Tara Kathleen Creamer; and Suzanne H. Passaro.

In the days and weeks following the 9/11 attacks, search and rescue dogs arrived at Ground Zero alongside their handlers. They searched through the debris for survivors and victims, worked long hours in difficult conditions, and provided moments of comfort amid an unimaginable scene. German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Border Collies, and other breeds took part. Each brought a unique set of skills, working closely with their handlers and first responders throughout the operation. Today, we remember these remarkable K9s and the people who cared for and worked with them. Their service is an important part of the story of the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero.

Middle and high school educators are invited to participate in a free two-hour professional development workshop "Ground Zero to Gen Z: Teaching 9/11 25 Years Later" on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. Hosted over Zoom by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s Education team, the workshop will provide concrete tools from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to teach strategies to spark critical thinking, empathy, and real-world connections while teaching 9/11 to a generation with no lived memory of the attacks. Register today: 911memorialmuseum.wufoo.com/….

On National First Responders Day, 25 years after 9/11 we remember the emergency personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice that day and the generations of first responders serving their communities throughout the years.

Join us on Wednesday, October 28 for a special staged reading of “The Guys,” Anne Nelson’s acclaimed play about storytelling, grief, compassion, and connection in the aftermath of 9/11. Presented for the first time at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, the 80-minute reading is directed by David Skeist and features Kevin Shea, who responded with FDNY Ladder Company 35 on 9/11, and actor Melissa Wolff. Learn more and join us for this free special performance. ow.ly/u6S55101leM

On 9/11, no fictional superheroes arrived to save the day. But firefighters, police officers, paramedics, military personnel, volunteers, survivors, and countless others did step forward to help however they could. In the years that followed, comic book creators turned to their own medium to process the shock, grief, and uncertainty of 9/11. Some stories reflected the realities of the attacks and their aftermath while others used familiar heroes to explore loss, courage, service, and what it means to help in the face of tragedy. Now open, “Responding in Ink: Comic Books, Graphic Novels, and 9/11” explores how comic artists and writers responded to the attacks, using their work to document, reflect on, and help make sense of an event that changed the world. Access to this exhibition is included with your 9/11 Museum ticket. ow.ly/XVon50ZZKmE Detail from “The Four Fives,” 2021 Marvel Comics Joe Quesada, author; John Romita Jr., artist; Scott Hanna, inker; Marte Gracia, colorist © Marvel

Born in Tyler, Texas, Bryan Jack lived in Alexandria, Virginia, with his wife, Barbara. Jack enjoyed art and classical music. His family owned a farm with pecan trees, and Jack’s pecan pie was a staple at office Christmas parties. He worked at the Pentagon as a budget analyst. On 9/11, Jack boarded Flight 77 to California to give a lecture at the Naval Postgraduate School. He was 48 years old. #NeverForget911 #911Museum

Join us on Wednesday, October 28 for a special staged reading of “The Guys,” Anne Nelson’s acclaimed play about storytelling, grief, compassion, and connection in the aftermath of 9/11. Presented for the first time at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, the 80-minute reading is directed by David Skeist and features Kevin Shea, who responded with FDNY Ladder Company 35 on 9/11, and actor Melissa Wolff. Learn more and join us for this free special performance. ow.ly/a27G50ZZJAQ.

“Our Flag Was Still There” brings together a collection of American flags connected to 9/11 and the events that followed, including personal flags belonging to those who took part in the rescue and recovery efforts. The installation reflects on the meaning these flags have carried through moments of loss, service, and resilience, while inviting a new generation to consider what they represent today. As the United States marks 250 years of independence and the 25th anniversary of 9/11, these artifacts offer a powerful reminder of the role the American flag plays in our history. Pictured: Fragment of the American flag recovered by paramedic Antonio Suarez at Ground Zero while assisting survivors and searching for victims on September 11 and 12, 2001. #911Museum

From the Collection: Recovered black leather clutch-style purse belonging to Catherine Patricia Salter. Salter grew up in Wellsville, Ohio. She attended the University of Cincinnati and joined Aon Corporation’s Cincinnati branch in 1991. She was promoted to assistant vice president in 2000 and transferred to New York. She settled in Brooklyn but kept ties to Ohio, visiting often and buying Cincinnati Reds season tickets. On 9/11, she was on the South Tower’s 92nd floor. She was 37 years old. #911Museum

Born and raised in Star Lake, New York, Shannon Adams played hockey in high school and spoke of leaving the Adirondacks for the big city. After college, he settled in Queens with two friends and their pet piranhas. Adams worked at Cantor Fitzgerald as a fixed-income accountant. On 9/11, he was at his office on the 101st floor of the North Tower. Adams was 25 years old. #NeverForget911 #911Museum

On 9/11, attorney, volunteer firefighter, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Glenn J. Winuk died after running toward the Twin Towers to help. Inspired by Glenn’s selflessness, his brother Jay co-founded @911day with friend David Paine to promote acts of compassion and unity and transform a day of loss into one of positive action. Today, more than 30 million people honor this federally designated day of service with good deeds “focused on our common humanity.” This banner was signed by 9/11 Day volunteers on September 11, 2017 and is now part of our newest exhibition “In Their Honor: 25 Years of 9/11-Inspired Service,” which examines the enduring impact of service inspired by the attacks. Access to this exhibition is included with your 9/11 Museum ticket. ow.ly/kAJO50ZW2iT Courtesy of David Paine, co-founder, 9/11 Day

ticket holders A Special Opportunity for New Yorkers We’re now offering free admission to those who live, work, and study in New York EVERY Sunday from 4-7 p.m. This program is funded by Governor Kathy Hochul and the State of New York, and by a grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. Come reconnect with the feeling of community and cohesion that blanketed our city and nation in the wake of 9/11. Free Sunday ticket holders will be admitted beginning at 4 p.m. Please be prepared to show a valid ID upon Museum entry for free admission. For more information: ow.ly/ZKsH50ZW26j

Discover the 9/11 Memorial in a new way. Our relaunched Memorial Guided Tour explores the history and human impact of 9/11, the enduring legacy of the World Trade Center, and the powerful symbolism woven into every element of the Memorial’s design. As the only official tour of the 9/11 Memorial, it offers a deeper look at the stories, history, and meaning behind this sacred space. Museum admission is not included. 911memorial.org/visit/visit-…

From the Collection: Locked to a street sign on Broadway near Cedar Street, a block from the World Trade Center, this abandoned bicycle soon became an impromptu shrine to the messengers and delivery persons presumed to have been killed on 9/11. Flowers, coins, notes, and religious items were left at the makeshift memorial in the months that followed. A tribute sign with a faded image of the Mexican flag on a piece of paper accompanied the bike. Below the flag is a bright green piece of paper with handwritten text: “In memory of the delivery boys who died | En memoria de los delivery boys que murieron | Sep 11 2001." See our Hispanic Heritage gallery: ow.ly/ypWJ50ZUX6Z #HispanicHeritageMonth

Brooklyn native Barrington Leroy Young, Jr. lived in Rosedale, Queens, with his wife, Margaret, and his son. Young and Margaret enjoyed taking long strolls through Manhattan together. The two also liked to travel and had vacationed in Cancún, Hawaii, and Key West. On 9/11, Young was on the South Tower’s 84th floor at Euro Brokers, where he worked as a communications manager. He was 35 years old. #NeverForget911 #911Museum