East Rockaway in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
East Rockaway 9/11 Memorial
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
1. East Rockaway 9/11 Memorial Marker
In solemn and lasting memory of all the heroes and victims who lost their lives on September 11, 2001
Especially those from East Rockaway and our neighboring communities
We will never forget
Surrounding Memorials:
Richard L. Nogan James W. Barbella Dennis Buckley William A. Gardner James A. Haran Michael J. Horn Timothy P. McSweeney Patrick J. O'Keefe Andrew J. Stern Glen J. Wall Paul T. Zois Morty Frank
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks. In addition, it is included in the World Trade Center Beams series list.
Location. 40° 38.792′ N, 73° 39.85′ W. Memorial is in East Rockaway, New York, in Nassau County. It can be reached from the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Woods Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 344 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway NY 11518, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sp. 4 Louis E. Pizzuto (a few steps from this marker); P.F.C. Gary W. Thornlow (a few steps from this marker); World War II Roll of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); East Rockaway Roll of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
2. East Rockaway 9/11 Memorial
The memorial is surrounded by stones inscribed with the individual names of each of the members of the Village of East Rockaway community who were killed during the attacks or from related illnesses.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
3. "The Gateway of American Heroes"
Two steel beams from the World Trade Center site mark the entrance to the memorial area. Two memorial plaques are found near the entrance. One, installed on the 10th anniversary, reads "The Gateway of American Heroes," and the other, installed on the 20th anniversary, reads "Never Forget. Dedicated to the lives lost then and since on this 20th anniversary."
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
4. World Trade Center Steel
A dedication marker. It reads: "These two steel I-beams were recovered from 2 WTCthe South Tower at Ground Zero and donated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to the Village of East Rockaway. Dedicated to honor and remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001"
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
5. The Survivor Tree Project
A dedication marker. It reads "These two Callery pear trees are descendants from the original Survivor Tree that was discovered damaged among the rubble at Ground Zero. As a living memorial, this tree symbolizes resiliency and healing, strength and resilience."
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
6. East Rockaway 9/11 Memorial
An overview of the memorial, plaza, and related markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 11, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
