Sep 17, 2026 · 25 min · 11 segments
In this special 25th anniversary episode of Your New Jersey, Lisa Marie Falbo remembers September 11, 2001, and the lasting impact on local families, survivors, and first responders. Richard Alles…
Richard AllesGuestMichael DanatosGuestLisa Marie FalboHostThen Governor Christie assigned an individual to marshal the resources to get this thing done before the 10th anniversary.
And they were able to complete the two walls, the inside stainless steel, inscriptions of the original 749, and they had the 10th anniversary.
The 65 weeping cherry trees that were planted have all died at the hands of DEP.
The lighting that was specifically designed to create a halo around these names is broken.
But DEP has spent millions of dollars in five different attempts to fix it.
You and other advocates say at least 17 victims with significant New Jersey connections are still missing from the memorial.
Some of those missing names belong to Port Authority officers who worked in Jersey City.
Not only is it the names of the 17 missing people, it's the names and the tribute to the thousands of first responders that have lost their lives from 9-11 illnesses that the state refuses to recognize.
In the original design that we approved in 2004, there was an area specifically set aside on the north part of this two acre site to honor those people.
So many years ago, we gave a solemn vow as a family, as a community, as a nation, that we would never forget.
Richard, you've been at this a long time and you've previously said, I am knocking on every door and I will continue to knock on every door until this gets done.
Then Governor Christie assigned an individual to marshal the resources to get this thing done before the 10th anniversary.
And they were able to complete the two walls, the inside stainless steel, inscriptions of the original 749, and they had the 10th anniversary.
The 65 weeping cherry trees that were planted have all died at the hands of DEP.
The lighting that was specifically designed to create a halo around these names is broken.
But DEP has spent millions of dollars in five different attempts to fix it.
You and other advocates say at least 17 victims with significant New Jersey connections are still missing from the memorial.
Some of those missing names belong to Port Authority officers who worked in Jersey City.
Not only is it the names of the 17 missing people, it's the names and the tribute to the thousands of first responders that have lost their lives from 9-11 illnesses that the state refuses to recognize.
In the original design that we approved in 2004, there was an area specifically set aside on the north part of this two acre site to honor those people.
So many years ago, we gave a solemn vow as a family, as a community, as a nation, that we would never forget.
Richard, you've been at this a long time and you've previously said, I am knocking on every door and I will continue to knock on every door until this gets done.
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