Since its inception, the Wall of Remembrance has become recognized for its beautiful and meaningful tribute to these men and women. Fully a third of the responders who died on 9/11 either lived or worked in the Borough. It was fitting that New York City’s first memorial to 9/11 would be here, in Brooklyn.
To hear the sound of children laughing, feel the sun’s warmth and listen to the quiet voice of the ocean. Families come here for comfort, not for grief. MCU Park- home of the Brooklyn Cyclones- is the perfect setting for the Wall of Remembrance Coney Island is a historic and beloved site along the ocean. On the Wall, their portraits form a powerful, unforgettable testament, eloquently spoken, reminding us these are real people behind the names and numbers of September 11. Touched by the magnitude of their sacrifice, Brooklyn-born and raised Sol Moglen conceived of the idea for a memorial.
Comprised of 3 30 x 12 foot granite walls, the Coney Island memorial contains the laser-engraved images of 346 Firefighters, 37 Port Authority Officers, 23 NYC Police Officers, 3 NYS Officers, 1 Fire Patrol, First responders and 1 K-9 Rescue dog named Sirius. The Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance in MCU (formerly KeySpan ) Park stands as a graceful and beautiful tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11th, 2001.
