A Silent Acknowledgment of Ongoing Agony As the 9/11 Memorial & Museum observes another moment of silence on September 11th, it honors those who have succumbed to illnesses related to their time at or near Ground Zero.
The addition of this seventh moment of silence marks a poignant recognition that the aftermath of the tragedy is far from over.
The decision to include these additional honorees reflects growing awareness of the long term health consequences faced by first responders, recovery workers, and others who spent time at the World Trade Center site in the days following the attack.