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The Long Island 9/11 Memorial was envisioned as a place of solemn reflection, as well as a place of tribute for heroism, community cohesion and education.
Expected to be completed in two parts, a memorial will be erected on a parcel of land located on Long Island. The memorial will honor and remember all Long Islanders who perished on 9/11, celebrate those Long Islanders who came to the aid of those in need, and create an area of contemplation and reflection for survivors, family and friends of the deceased, and anyone seeking solace.
The second part entails the erection of a Family Resource/Education Center. Once complete, the building will serve as a resource center for family, survivors and anyone seeking knowledge about the events of 9/11 and its aftermath. The Center will also be made available to the community as an education platform.
The Long Island 9/11 Memorial Committee, together with its benefactors, have accepted responsibility to make this vision a reality.
The American Institute of Architects oversaw a design competition for the memorial. On January 11, 2005, it was announced that Patricia M. O'Neill's design submission was selected. Her vision includes a twelve-foot piece of steel salvaged from Ground Zero, a donation from the Widows and Victims' Families Association (WVFA).
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For more information about Ms. O’Neill’s design, visit our “News” section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who will run/fund the resource center?
A: The Long Island 9/11 Memorial committee will work together to provide the organizational structure for the resource center. The fundraising efforts will be a part of the overall fundraising provided by the Long Island 9/11 Memorial Committee.
Q: How many designs were submitted?
A: Nine designs were submitted from Long Island competitors through the American Institute of Architects. It was then narrowed down to the five finalists: Flynn-Stott Architects, P.C., Frank Falino Design and Construction, Patricia M. O'Neill, Burton Behrendt Smith (BBS) and Retnauer Design Associates.
Q: How was the design chosen?
A: The competition was judged by a blue ribbon panel, and was chosen with a majority of votes going to the winning design. The blue ribbon panel is made up of representatives of family members of Sept 11 victims, Farmingdale State College's School of Architecture, the Long Island 9/11 Memorial Committee and Long Island government officials.
Q: When will construction begin on the memorial?
A: The committee hopes to begin construction as soon as the bidding process has been completed and the fundraising efforts are under way.
Q: How many victims of September 11th were from Long Island?
A: 455 Long Islanders were lost.
Q: How did you get the piece of steel from Ground Zero?
A: The Widows and Victims' Families Association donated it to the memorial.
Q: How can I help?
A: Please call (631) 269-7738 or visit us at www.LI911memorial.org
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