@cnn: New York City's 9/11 Memorial draws millions of visitors annually, but its creation required persistent advocacy and careful attention to design. CNN speaks with one of the architects that helped create a place that holds 3,000 names… and still makes room for their 3,000 individual stories.

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sienloren
Sienna ✨📖🌻 :
Literally gasped when they said they wanted visitors to be able to grieve together because there was only a degree of separation. This is the most thoughtful and beautiful way to remember them
2026-09-11 03:10:29
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outfit repeater :
To think this was ideated before AI. Loves it
2026-09-11 03:01:16
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karl_the_raccoon_
Karl :
You can tell that the people who built the memorial put their heart and soul into it and it’s truly is beautiful to see
2026-09-11 02:48:01
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eddylee101
Eddy Lee :
imagine accidentally being put next to your nemesis coworker... but seriously this is so thoughtful and beautiful
2026-09-11 03:33:50
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mbray6
mbray6 :
I love that the identical names are separate. And then within the context of the other names you can clearly identify which Michael Francis Lynch was YOURS. Them alphabetical would be indistinguishable. Such an amazing touch.
2026-09-11 03:52:23
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shelbyw845
Shelby :
Each year I learn something new
2026-09-11 04:07:48
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lamimi007
lamimi007 :
after the knicks parade some of the names had the confetti between the letters. a bittersweet touch for sure. wish I woulda took a Pic
2026-09-11 03:14:30
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saoirseriver
Siri :
she's right. doing it the way she did means families can find their person and not confuse them with someone with the same name
2026-09-11 03:42:07
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breanamg
Bre :
this is so thoughtful and kind
2026-09-11 03:15:49
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tiffaninichole0515
Tiffani :
This is such a beautiful way to have arranged them. So much love went into this memorial.
2026-09-11 03:42:32
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totallyn0tkev1n
Captain Kev :
This is a beautiful way to have memory take part in organising.
2026-09-11 02:43:23
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microsandcat
microsandcat :
Two Angelini’s. Father and son firefighters. ❤️
2026-09-11 04:06:25
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nelbelle5
Nel Belle :
This was very thoughtful actually
2026-09-11 04:09:07
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icedalmondchai
Cu :
I never knew this, I’m amazed that I continue to learn about the humanity people showed that day, and since❤️
2026-09-11 03:51:00
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pinkpixypuff
pinkpixypuff :
Love how they put so much thought into this
2026-09-11 04:06:15
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cynthia99991
Cynthia 090909 :
You did them well. Thank you for taking the time and care in Honoring these innocent Souls of 9/11. It gives me chills what you went through.
2026-09-11 03:27:50
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yourecoolshae
shae :
my grandpa was a lynch! i always thought it was lovely that they differentiate them like that. his name was james thomas lynch jr and was known as the candy man because he’d hand out werthers candies on his breaks and just out and about to anyone he thought would help brighten their day :,)
2026-09-11 03:44:03
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byannaxo
Anna :
Omg I had no idea that’s why they’re put the way they are
2026-09-11 03:31:18
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gogolisworking
Alekhya Das 🔴 :
that was the most beautiful way to always remember them
2026-09-11 02:49:27
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emilybrown5379
emilybrown5379 :
How beautiful. I can’t wait to pay my respects someday in person.
2026-09-11 03:23:58
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faithvhperez
Faith :
Flight 9 names are on this stone.
2026-09-11 02:44:31
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krystina1133
krystina1133 :
Horribly sad but also - I would have loved to work on this project
2026-09-11 03:29:48
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windemerepeak
Jodie 🇦🇺 :
Wow, that’s beautiful ❤️
2026-09-11 03:14:48
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lauratiktokshere
LC :
So incredibly thoughtful and a beautiful way to remember these people who are so deeply missed.
2026-09-11 04:01:51
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