The New York Police Department unveiled a new 9/11 Memorial Wall at One Police Plaza on September 9, 2026, honoring the officers who took heroic action on the day of the attacks and in the months that followed. The wall recognizes the 23 NYPD members killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and more than 469 others who have since died from illnesses linked to the rescue and recovery effort at Ground Zero. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch led the ceremony attended by families, fellow officers and department leadership.

Twenty-three NYPD officers lost their lives responding to the World Trade Center that morning. In the years since, hundreds more who worked on the pile amid toxic dust and debris have succumbed to related cancers, respiratory diseases and other conditions. The new memorial brings their names together in one place at police headquarters, ensuring that both the immediate and long-term sacrifices are remembered side by side. Officials described the wall as a lasting tribute to those who answered the call without hesitation.

During the unveiling, speakers reflected on individual acts of courage, including officers who ran toward the burning towers and those who spent weeks and months searching the rubble. Commissioner Tisch noted that many current and former members still live with the health consequences of their service. Mayor Mamdani emphasized that the duty to protect did not end when the fires were extinguished and that the department continues to carry the legacy of that day.

The memorial includes inscriptions underscoring the commitment to never forget those who died performing their duty. A depiction of the New York skyline with the Twin Towers illuminated forms part of the design. Families of the fallen viewed the newly added names and shared private moments of remembrance. The project was supported by the New York City Police Foundation and private contributions.

Twenty-five years after the attacks, the toll on the NYPD remains ongoing. More than 1,700 members have retired with World Trade Center-related disabilities, and additional deaths from related illnesses continue to be recorded. The wall serves as both a place of honor and a reminder of the enduring cost paid by those who responded.

The ceremony at One Police Plaza reaffirmed the department’s determination to keep the memory of its 9/11 heroes alive for future generations of officers and for the public. By adding the names of those who died years later from toxic exposure, the NYPD has created a more complete accounting of the sacrifice. The new memorial stands as a solemn acknowledgment that for many, the consequences of September 11 stretched far beyond that single day.