At New Jersey’s 9/11 memorial, disrepair and a fight to be remembered

Advocates for victims of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, say the current state of New Jersey’s official 9/11 memorial is a “disgrace.”

By: Benjamin Leynse

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: August 17, 2026

Words: 882

Last Updated: 1 day, 4 hours ago

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Michael Danatos has been advocating for New Jersey’s official 9/11 memorial for over two decades.

In 2004, he was chosen by then-Gov. Jim McGreevey to be on a committee made up of survivors of the attack and victims’ family members, a panel that was tasked with choosing the tribute for New Jersey’s 9/11 victims.

They chose a concept created by designer Jessica Jamroz and Frederic Schwartz: twin walls clad in stainless steel, …

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