In the days following the 9/11 attacks, the Intrepid served as replacement headquarters for the F.B.I.’s New York field office, which had been located at the World Trade Center. In memory of those individuals who died during the attacks and in honor of the many survivors, the Museum installed this 13-foot tall, seven-foot wide, 3000-pound steel fragment from the fallen Towers.

Organizers of the memorial said they chose to place it at the far end of the pier to give victims’ families a quiet place to remember their lost loved ones.

Gary worked closely with Precision Welding, located in New Jersey, on this 9/11 Exhibit. Precision Welding provided logistical support when the steel fragment was moved into place. They also created the supporting stand for the steel fragment and bolted it in place at the pier end, created the exhibit curb and installed the window in front of the exhibit.

The Museum added an accompanying plaque after this photograph was taken.