Every day, the work of the 9/11 Tribute Museum continues to inspire people from all over the world who visit our galleries and take our guided walking tours. Our volunteers – family members, survivors, first responders, civilian volunteers and community residents – are all in a unique position to share what they experienced and how their lives were forever changed by this unprecedented event.

Our volunteer family makes a difference in people’s lives every day. You won’t hear these accounts told with this level of depth and personal insight in any other venue. We share it exactly as it was through our own eyes, a pure personal experience. We are the story and we are passing the story on to future generations and instilling hope for a better tomorrow.

As we look toward the New Year, I ask you to reflect on your own personal 9/11 experiences. Perhaps you have a direct or an indirect connection. Maybe you were here as part of the rescue and recovery effort. You may have experienced the loss of a loved one or friend. Or you simply want to learn, understand and pay tribute.

Whatever your reason, if 9/11 has personal meaning to you, I ask you to join me in ensuring that our history is preserved, that future generations will understand and that people all over the world will never forget. Please consider making a donation to the 9/11 Tribute Museum, any amount is greatly appreciated.

Each one of us has a 9/11 story, no matter where we live or what we do. Please help us ensure that our stories are never forgotten and that our history is preserved.

From our hearts, we thank you.

Joan Mastropaolo, 9/11 Tribute Museum Board Member & Volunteer