Custodians for 9/11 memorial pools give a rare glimpse at how they care for the ‘sacred site’

Custodians for 9/11 Memorial Pools Give a Rare Glimpse at How They Care for the ‘Sacred Site’

Custodians for the 9/11 Memorial reflecting pools explain their work in maintaining the New York City site and how they honor the victims of the terrorist attack in a TODAY show interview with Craig Melvin.

Custodians for 9/11 memorial pools give a rare glimpse at how they care for the ‘sacred site’

A group of custodians and staff opened up about the "greater purpose" they feel in caring for the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.

9/11 Memorial also marks victims' birthdays – Muddy River News

The memorial tradition was started by a volunteer NEW YORK CITY – Every September 11, people gather at New York City’s Ground Zero to remember the terrorist attacks that took thousands of lives that day, and thousands more due to 9/11 related illnesses. There is also the tradition at the 9/11 Memorial to mark the birthdays of the victims, year-round. Staff members place a single white rose at the name of every victim on their birthday. The idea …