Dear Friends,

I hope you and your family enjoyed the Thanksgiving Holiday!

It’s hard to believe at this time of gratitude we are once again mourning the loss of those who tragically lost their lives in Michigan and Wisconsin. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those impacted, and to the Sandy Hook community who will soon be commemorating their 9th Anniversary.

As you know, VOICES has had a longstanding relationship with Dr. Sampson, Chief Medical Examiner of New York City. Dr. Sampson has been a steadfast supporter for the 9/11 families in continuing the identification and notification of human remains of the victims lost on 9/11. We learned this week that Dr. Sampson has accepted a challenging new position at Mt Sinai. We are grateful for her years of service and congratulate her on her new endeavors.

Recognizing that the holidays can be challenging, we have planned programs this month that will provide helpful information and the support of the community in the coming weeks.

We sincerely appreciate your participation in our programs and events throughout all of 2021, and thank you for being valuable members of the VOICES Community.

As always, we are here to support you through this joyous, and often difficult, time of year. Please reach out to us if we can be of assistance.

Warm regards,

Mary Fetchet & the VOICES Staff

The VOICES staff is currently hosting support groups for 9/11 Family Members and Survivors. Meeting together with others who have a shared experience is a meaningful way to feel connected and to build a stronger 9/11 Community.

The support groups are being held bi-monthly through the month of January, and you are invited to join us for one or all of the sessions. Participation is free and registration is required.

Family Member Support Group
Next meeting: Monday, 12/6 and 12/20 at 12:00pm. Learn more.

Survivor Support Group
Next meeting: Monday, 12/7 and 12/21 at 12:00pm. Learn more.

This month we are launching a series of focus groups for 9/11 Responders and for those families who lost a loved one due to 9/11-related illnesses. As we develop plans for the new year, your feedback will help guide the development of our programs. Join us for an open conversation with those who have a shared experience. The program is free, but registration is required.

9/11 Responder Focus Group
Monday, 12/13 at 12:00pm. Learn more.

Families of Those Who Have Died of 9/11 Related Illnesses Focus Group
Tuesday, 12/14 at 12:00pm. Learn more.

Voices of September 11th Living Memorial Project is an online collection of over 87,000 photographs that chronicles the 2,977 lives lost on 9/11 and the 6 individuals and unborn child that died in the 1993 bombing.

The holidays are an opportunity for families and friends to commemorate their loved ones. If you have not yet participated in the Living Memorial Project, or you would like to provide additional photographs to your loved one’s site, they can be submitted online. You are also invited to post a tribute on any of the 2,977 individual guestbooks.

If you would like to make additions to your existing Living Memorial page, click here to use our submission form to upload new photos or tributes. If you have questions contact Stephanie Landau at slandau@voicescenter.org or by calling the office at 203-966-3911.

Take a few moments to visit the Living Memorial at 911livingmemorial.org