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[@teawithtams6596]

I went to the memorial and wondered how they kept the pool so clean, and now I know. I have even more respect for the memorial now because of these men and their dedication.

[@anna-gt2mu]

Eareaeareaeareaeareaeareaeareacool.era

[@mclarendrive]

@Dr.Lev_Lumineskhey pal did you just blow in from stupid town ?

[@teawithtams6596]

@@mclarendrive aliens ate his brain

[@Doatello1991]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist8 You know, threatening people is an outdated method for conversion.

[@GurbaniExplained]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist8 why don't u repent to god instead of jesus, after all u guys consider jesus as the 'son' of god and god as the father so why don't u repent to the father and not the 'son'

[@texas_x]

As someone who lost a friend in one of those buildings it infuriates me that some people have such disrespect that they vandalize the memorial that way. Much respect to the men that maintain this memorial

[@JD-UHF_Ch-44]

Why would someone vandalize the 9/11 memorial? that's just Plane wrong.

[@skwidkid25]

​@@JD-UHF_Ch-44 Dude 💀

[@richardwillson101]

​@@JD-UHF_Ch-44oof 😮

[@COURTNEYVCK]

@@JD-UHF_Ch-44booooo cornyyyyyy🍅 🍅 🍅

[@michaelholt3222]

That's our wonderful new culture now, defacing and vandalizing memorials and monuments, happening all over the country now, that's the "normal" thing to do now, imagine what it will be like in 50-60 yrs, the further away we get generationally, glad I won't be around to see it.

[@Trident_Gaming03]

It's these types of jobs, the ones that get the least recognition, that deserve the most

[@mazr1779]

They Just want more 9/11. They will keep cleaning silently.

[@darthvadeth6290]

Bet he gets paid more than you for being a janitor/pool cleaner 😂

[@reivelt3715]

Deserve the most what exactly? I'm quite fascinated at these types of comments whenever videos about frontline type of jobs emerges.

[@Trident_Gaming03]

@@reivelt3715 "Deserve the most what" bruh R E C O G N I T I O N, are you illiterate?

[@bruh-bn3ni]

It doesn’t deserve the most but it does deserve recognition

[@skyblueo]

As a New Yorker, I had no idea how the reflecting pools were maintained. I really appreciate the people who do this work. Glad that you put a spotlight on them.

[@GauravSingh-st5sd]

Keeping the memorial clean is the one of the highest form of respect to the lives that were lost that day.

[@Larry26-f1w]

The highest form of disrespect is not asking where 90 % of the victims disappeared to . 3000’missing bodies is not possible in the building collapse scenario

[@lordlopikong6940]

​@@Larry26-f1wsorry I was hungry

[@normified]

@@Larry26-f1w don't throw some conspiracy type nonsense at this, you do understand what happens to flesh and bone when thousands of tons of concrete and steel lands on it, right?

[@ArsonHall]

@@Larry26-f1wyou do know that a piece of meat and calcium can’t survive a thousand of degrees of heat and survive a 80+ story fall while being buried under tens of thousands of tons of rumble

[@Larry26-f1w]

@@normifiedI understand the absolute impossibility of a building collapse is confirmed by less than 10% of the victims bodies ever being recovered . To know the truth is enough for me .

[@MichaelTV44]

I love that it is a full-time job to keep this memorial looking good for those who come to visit. It shows respect for the lives lost that day. I was young but I still remember that day myself.

[@kurtismckemmie4850]

I was in middle school at the time it happened.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

What about all the homeless veterans and illegal immagrants pooping on the streets of New York, Chicago and Californication? and all the robberies and murders and thefts. Like have a memorial in a pig pen. It makes no sense.

[@MostRacistMan72]

That's disgusting

[@keepitthoro6768]

That's ridiculous tbh

[@froggman66]

@@MostRacistMan72? Wdym

[@DeMediciCath]

Respect for their work, they take such good care of the place. What baffles me is people not understanding that this site is the resting place of almost 3,000 people, you can’t just vandalize it. It’s their memories and the families’ too.

[@vladimirlenin3942]

@anonymlulz8273 Whataboutism doesn't add anything to the conversation. Learn to read the room. This is a memorial being maintained. Not a political documentary. Leave provocative comments like that somewhere else.

[@philip2205]

@anonymlulz8273 It's a grave... Both the war and the attack lead to a tragic loss of human life. These leaves should be mourned, rightfully so, much like the 300k life should also be mourned...

[@adaharrisonn]

​@anonymlulz8273irrelevant to the deaths of these ones here.

[@nukeputin420]

​@anonymlulz8273Good job making fascists look even more stupid and inhuman 👍🏻 Stop liking your own comments too lmfao

[@Faroesx]

Nobody cares about who died where, honestly. People only care about themselves.

[@peroxideblonde]

My aunt is Adriane Scibetta. I believe she was in the North tower, right above where the plane struck somewhere between floor 101-105. I’ve never met her as I was born a year after 9/11 , but her presence is incredibly strong within our family. Adriane, we haven’t forgotten you. Your kids - my cousins , are incredible people , you would be so proud of them. We still talk about you, we still miss you. We will always miss you. Even myself ; as someone who never had the chance to meet you , I miss the encounters we would’ve had. Although I’ve never met your physical self, I do know who you are, and you are still my auntie Adriane. Thank you for keeping this memorial clean. For Adriane, for us, and for the many victims and families effected by this.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: Hitler falsely demonized Religious Minority As part of Sinister Plot to Rule Guaranteed Evil Govts don't exist Plan False Flag attacks,for Control over Resources?

[@albertvilkul7848]

I don't know you nor your aunt Adriane Scibetta, but I wish your aunt Adriane, you and your family peace and eternal happiness.

[@user-ho3dk4pg8y]

Hugs!

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

Until judgement day. Then it will mean nothing to God. Only if you know Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior can you be saved. You cannot earn your salvation.

[@timowagner1329]

​@@JohnSmith-uy7svGrade A trolling brother

[@armyinthebox643]

Respect to this cleaners! I don't even understand how people could think of doing damages to this. This memorial is such an important place. Respect from France.

[@djmarsone5209]

This memorial is horrendus

[@peregrynn5972]

@@djmarsone5209you’re horrendous.

[@fejbw1762]

​@@djmarsone5209of course there's someone who just doesn't care about anything

[@monicasmm]

@@djmarsone5209you and your spelling are horrendous

[@ghosticc2203]

​@@djmarsone5209You are 💀

[@davider3590]

I can not understand why people have such a little respect for that wonderful place. I’m not even American but every time I pass by, the energy that flows there overwhelm me. It’s magical, sad and beautiful at the same time.

[@Metoobie]

As a first responder on 9/11 in NYC, thank you Jim and team. You are doing such a beautiful thing.

[@defeatSpace]

Canadian first responder to 9/11?

[@ee-um2ef]

@@defeatSpace maple leaf does not mean Canada

[@Metoobie]

@@defeatSpace while the first person to answer you is correct, I am in fact, Canadian. I saw my American friends in need, and so I went. We also landed many of your planes and took the passengers into our homes. You were not alone that day.

[@Miyako826]

Thank you for your kindness ❤

[@CantonSecurity]

Instead of a monument try telling people the truth about how 9/11 was carried out by Saudi Arabian agents with the help of Israeli Intelligence to be used as a pretext for an American war with Iraq the common enemy of both Saudi Arabia and Israel in order to carry out what Israel outlined years before in their “Clean Break Memo”. Deceiving the American people into supporting a limitless war against “terror” resulting in the crippling of our economy, thousands of our servicemen being slain, tens of thousands more being maimed and over a MILLION CIVILIANs being slaughtered all in the name of “Protecting the (Israel’s) Relm”…

[@Kari2025]

The detail these guys put in to keep this memorial pristine is nothing short of amazing. Hopefully the next generation of workers take just as good care of it as these guys do.

[@Testiculosv2]

@Dr.Lev_Lumineski will eat your family

[@londons_legacy]

@Dr.Lev_Lumineskthe proof is in their work. People go there everyday and it’s clean and pristine, always. This proves that they work hard on AND off camera.

[@billypilgrim1]

Let's just hope they're actually paid well

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

The millennial and gen x and gen z mantra...."not my job."

[@billypilgrim1]

@@JohnSmith-uy7sv the guy in the video is clearly gen x

[@youfoundwaldo77]

The memorial is gorgeous and nothing truly represents the grief that was left from 9/11 than two deep pits. Its haunting and beautiful and its an incredible dedication to those who were lost. I commend these guys for their hard work.

[@redadamearth]

It really is a stunning design. Simple and powerful.

[@MostRacistMan72]

Wow, just wow, how could you say something so horrible?

[@likyang5621]

@@MostRacistMan72question mark

[@MostRacistMan72]

it's disrepectful to the terrorists@@likyang5621

[@jj47k.]

​@@MostRacistMan72You have nothing to say to anybody until you change your name Mr Hypocrite

[@samanthaschumann3296]

The fact people carve and desecrate what is basically a grave site for so many people. I'm glad there are people like these men who can take care of this monument and keep it pristine.

[@FuddleDud]

As a veteran I'm used to getting thanked for my service, however it's people like these that are what we fight for. The nameless who keep the tradition and love for this great country alive by working in the shadows that keep this land great and I want to say thank YOU for your service guys!! My hats off to you!!

[@lianaanderson6315]

That's awesome that you are a veteran! Thank you for your service!

[@waynehand6067]

May God bless you and thanks for your service!!

[@gordwu9182]

My respect to these workers.

[@darthvadeth6290]

Im a janitor with no other skills too respect me bich

[@ThirtyYearstoolate]

They are paid.

[@JelitaAndini]

@@ThirtyYearstoolatestill, respect their job.

[@ThirtyYearstoolate]

The towers being attacked, and people cleaning a pool, are NOT connected. I don't tip people for handing me an empty coffee cup either.@@JelitaAndini

[@SpyrithV]

@@ThirtyYearstoolate So you don't respect the firefighters that rescue your house from burning down because they are paid for it ?

[@thomas1644]

I hope that the person who etched this particular marking stumbles on this video and realizes how much of a pain they were for this guy

[@manderly109]

Me too

[@SaintSaint]

I have alley that gets graffitied daily. All I can say is that people a varied.. good/bad smart/dumb and respect is subjective at a personal level. Writing "miss you" next to your mom's name doesn't feel disrespectful to some. Tolerance must be the hallmark of any eclectic culture.

[@patricknedz]

Who would even think to vandalize something like this? This kind of place should always be treated with pure respect no matter what.

[@mannykiller]

Its keeping him with a job

[@natashatimothy9022]

I never understood damaging public pieces of property, I was taught from young age to respect other people's property.

[@Bergen98]

I went there, even twice on both of my trips to NYC. And even though I was three when it happened, am not even American, and have no one killed in the attack - this place hits you nonetheless. Never actually thought that it is cleaned so often, great respect to all the workers!

[@honkhonk8009]

Yea. Its the few peices of "modern art" where the purpose and message is clear, and hits you hard. Thats where the towers once stood, and is now the grave site of 3000 people. Alot of people dont get it, but thats a huge number. People treat it these days like some random terrorist attack, but in reality, it was a straight up massacre.

[@bidfrust]

@@honkhonk8009 you know whats also a huge number? 432,093 civilians killed in Iraq by the US

[@paixeon8816]

​@@bidfrust where did that number come from?

[@MeniscoManeiro]

​@@bidfrust😂

[@Tyler_hoh123]

@@bidfrustok what happens during war during ww2 civilians died ww1 civilians died in any war civilians die stop using that as an argument !! Just respect the memorial for what it is don’t spread hate .

[@tomawen5916]

The labors these people do to keep the reflecting pool and the memorial in good shape is outstanding. I almost started crying when I heard the personal back stories for some of the workers and their connection to 9/11. Well done!

[@Kirk-Monteux-Production]

I did cry

[@superboyjrv]

Thank you Jim and your team for going out there every night to preserve the memory of the lives lost on that day. You guys deserve high praise for your dedication and careful work. I can't imagine having to remember the pain and scope of the tragedy every day you guys are in or around the pool because of the work you do. You have my respect. Much love to you all ❤

[@StefanCreates]

Especially when he has to see the names of those people he knew every time :(

[@samanthab1923]

You would have to be a relatively upbeat guy to do that job. Just being down in the pools is daunting. For hours on end, every night? Gives me chills.

[@Matityahu755]

The pride that these workers have is so comforting. Thank you for keeping this memorial spotless. Your work and dedication is greatly appreciated.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

Oops... and pride is a sin.D'OH!!! It won't save your soul on judgement day.

[@Vex1tra]

@@JohnSmith-uy7sv shut up man.

[@jessiewhitman8688]

It has to be a weird feeling being there.. Knowing what happended. Knowing how many people died there. Much respect to these guys.

[@droid4d279]

It's very eerie and I get chills standing outside

[@meganfc7094]

​@@droid4d279I went here in 2014 and I found the atmosphere so unlike anything I've felt before. Just you know something sad happened there:(

[@droid4d279]

Yeah it's very erie@@meganfc7094

[@daviroza4700]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@ThwipThwipBoom]

I wish to visit in person one day. Closest I have gotten so far is visiting it on Google Maps but even then I can sense an mood of eeriness.

[@dylanwaldron9773]

Not only do I commend these men for their hard work and dedication but also New York for employeeing thes men instead of having machines cleaning the pool. Today marks 22 years. God Bless the victims, the surviving family and friends and these truly remarkable men for keeping their memories alive and well! ❤❤❤

[@AgentAO7]

I don’t know why.. I haven’t been there.. But I’m crying watching this.. Knowing what happened on that site & the amount of dedication & hardwork these men does to keep the memory of the victims.. Definitely on my bucket list to visit one day.

[@jollysingh3949]

Major respects to these people. Would’ve never thought they’d be performing maintenance that often.

[@superpyromaniac]

My friend used to do metal work on the name plates a few years ago. Always a lot of etchings and defacement. Now I work in the area and see people throw stuff in, taking selfies, messing with the water. Breaks my heart that people disrespect a grave site like that.

[@SaintSaint]

As I responded to someone else: I have alley that gets graffitied daily. All I can say is that people a varied.. good/bad smart/dumb and respect is subjective at a personal level. Writing "miss you" next to your mom's name doesn't feel disrespectful to some. Tolerance must be the hallmark of any eclectic culture. I think the worker has the right idea.

[@tiamarrow6366]

@@SaintSaintit’s one thing to carve out “we miss you” however not everyone carves that out….some people might carve out random things. Regardless, you still gotta remember that for these pool cleaners….that makes their jobs harder because even if some of those people are doing it to show love to those who were killed……the cleaners now have to clean that up. Think of it this way, if you have a bronze name plate of your name somewhere and everyday people carve different things into it whether it’s their names, drawings, different sayings, etc and you never get it fixed or cleaned up…..pretty soon, you won’t be able to read it anymore, and it will be ruined or at least super hard to fix. That’s also disrespectful to the people who died, because it’s ruining something so beautiful yet so somber that was made for them. Even though it’s a depressing place, it’s still so beautiful and needs to be kept that way.

[@makayla5227]

@@SaintSaintyeah but this is also a gravesite, it has to be clean out of the respect for everyone that lost their lives that day.

[@GunSperg]

@@SaintSaintyour precious “alley” that gets vandalized is incomparable to a place where 3,000 people were massacred.

[@cameronrackner7701]

First off these people do an amazing job to keep this so spotless. I have not been to the memorial yet but to give it this level of care is incredible. You all have a sacred job and deserve all the praise.

[@honkhonk8009]

A dude already commented, but it does remind you alot of how gravesites are usually maintained. In this day and age, that level of maturity and respect for the dead is something hard to come across.

[@frizzzx86]

to these men. thank you. i was 15 and at bayside HS on 9/11. i lost noone close to me. but i felt the pain. i saw countless pictures of the missing around my neighborhood in queens. i knew countless ppl who did indeed lose someone. i went to ground 0 exactly 1 month later with my family and smoke was still coming up from the site. the fact that this site, this gravesite, gets this much love and care means a lot. i'm sure it means so much more to the family members who lost their loved ones.

[@juiceloose100]

In a weird way, I can almost feel those poor souls that passed that day smiling for these mens effort.. Making sure their memorial pool is clean and their plaques are maintained. Shows so much love and respect for those innocent lives. ❤

[@natehanneman6763]

My wife and I visit the 9/11 memorial site every christmas. She lost two people that day; her cousin in the north tower, and her mothers friend from the school they taught at in united 93. We were putting flowers on their names and several tourists were taking selfies and were being incredibly loud and disrespectful. My wife had just laid the wreath on her cousins name and was saying a prayer when one of the tourists interupted her and asked if they would take their picture. She yelled, 'this is a memorial, not the eiffel tower!' The people were taken back and genuinely didnt know it was a memorial site, thought that it was just a fountain and park. I was dumbfounded.

[@usmh]

Hearing that story, I'm not so sure they were unaware. They probably just lacked reverence.

[@tiamarrow6366]

@@usmhwell depends on if they saw what happened on tv……when it happened, practically every news station around the world was talking about it, and probably even stations that weren’t meant for the news but just had basic tv shows, and cartoons. So unless those tourists hadn’t been listening to the news that day whether it was the tv or the radio……I doubt that they simply didn’t know. Now, maybe they thought that the memorial was meant as something fun to remember that day, but they still should’ve read the room or the area outside…..it’s a somber place, and I doubt anyone would’ve been smiling and laughing at the memorial for so many deceased loved ones.

[@furtgia]

Gen Z wouldn’t even know this happened in 2001 Im 25 and I barely know bout that event, as new generations come they’ll forget about this as a memorial and it’ll become a pretty cool fountain for instagram photos… thats the reality

[@Seraphim4190]

@@furtgia Well the reality you speak of chafes the reality lived of anyone of the xennial age group or older. New York experienced something brutal and horrifying on a massive scale, while the rest of the nation helplessly looked on and worried about what was coming next. It was one of those pivotal, defining moments culturally and historically. To have to reconcile that lived horror and all the associated baggage that came with it with the shallow social media mentality and ignorance about it is truly disappointing. It's only been twenty years, not even out of living memory yet.

[@haven216]

@@furtgia It very much depends on the education. I was born one year after 9/11, and was told about it by my dad at a young age. 20 Years isn't that long ago.

[@jmcnation]

A deep and grateful thank you for honoring those lost lives by cleaning this memorial. Breaks my heart to think how some don't see or feel the sacred nature of this place.

[@Burn143]

I know memorials get cleaned, but I never actually stopped to think about it and HOW. This is amazing and incredibly cool. Much respect to them.

[@nicolelawless9942]

If I find anything on a war grave, I get rid of it and lay the wreath towards the grave

[@oldironsides4107]

You just carry around a bunch of wreathes Why wreathes anyways.

[@lenniegoodband2677]

I'm from Bourne Lincolnshire England. And these guys sure do need a big thank you for keeping the pools nice and clean. So, from an ex British soldier, thank you for your service, guys, and may God be with you forever 🙏 🙏🙏🙏

[@Alicious_Al]

Thank you for covering this and thank you to those men preserving and maintaining those hallowed grounds. May those we lost find peace.

[@GRvyBB]

I hope these guys get paid enough and are well taken care of by the city. Its a shame how the rescue workers were screwed by congress and it took John Stewart, a whole organization and twenty years of fighting to get them compensation for their on-going ailments. People like this guy and his workers deserve the respect of good pay in a respectable job like this.

[@manderly109]

It makes me sick to think about. It’s so sick how our government turns their back on the people who have done the most for this country

[@DMSparky]

It’s NYC, I wouldn’t be surprised if they were all in a union and paid very well. That being said the cost of living any where in Manhattan or around Manhattan is very high. I’m sure it’s a small percentage of what those bankers made.

[@CantonSecurity]

Instead of a monument try telling people the truth about how 9/11 was carried out by Saudi Arabian agents with the help of Israeli Intelligence to be used as a pretext for an American war with Iraq the common enemy of both Saudi Arabia and Israel in order to carry out what Israel outlined years before in their “Clean Break Memo”. Deceiving the American people into supporting a limitless war against “terror” resulting in the crippling of our economy, thousands of our servicemen being slain, tens of thousands more being maimed and over a MILLION CIVILIANs being slaughtered all in the name of “Protecting the (Israel’s) Relm”…

[@Jootunn]

Same thing happened to the workers and victims of Katrina not quite 4 years later.

[@Zybezane]

a job like this is definitely unionized. I bet they get paid pretty well, and get good benefits, as well as PTO. I bet there's more than just this crew@@DMSparky

[@vrdragon12]

The commitment to keeping the memorial looking fresh and new is astounding. I'm from SoCal and visited the memorial for the first time in October 2022. I was overwhelmed with how beautiful the fountains were. Looking at all those names reminded me these were one living individuals. The workers there have done a fantastic job keeping the place looking great and I applaud them for it. Tp them I say please keep up the good work and thank you for your dedication

[@thehapagirl92]

I’m from SoCal and would love to visit the East Coast one day.

[@HADRON-9d]

As someone who was born a few years after the attacks, I am not that aware on exactly how impactful it was for some people, but i'm aware enough to know that cleaning after others' mess to honor the thousands of lives you didn't know, earns you more respect than anyone can give you.

[@sebrofc]

Man this makes me feel so old....it's so easy to forget time and realize that people born after this awful day are into their 20's... unreal. I can tell you it was an awful day and time that led to many more years of awful times because of this event. It was so far reaching and really set the country back more than some might imagine. Glad to see some young-er people born post 9/11 paying homage.

[@jessicat2304]

It was so scary. I was in 8th grade

[@sebrofc]

@@jessicat2304 Yea it was terrible, it was my senior year.

[@Sacred_Silence]

@@sebrofc I was in 5th grade and remember it all. We listened to it on the radio in school and I was scared for my dad, who lived in Houston. We didn't know if they were going to attack any other major cities or what was happening. We probably all lived with some form of fear for a few years after that.

[@lajoswinkler]

It launched a set of horrible events and contributed to the further downfall of USA into militarism. It's the most important event of the 21st century with really bad consequences happening even today. No one is spared of them.

[@redmondpeters6221]

Coming to this memorial would probably make me emotional. I don't know if I'd cry but I'm sure I would tear up. All the stories I've heard from people (on tv) who have experienced 9/11 make me appreciate how important the memorial is to the people living in New York.

[@PAULOBASS77]

What a beautiful and moving story! I'm Brazilian, I saw everything live on TV, I was 24 years old. This was one of the most painful days for humanity. To this day it moves me. I will never forget. 🇧🇷😔❤🇺🇸

[@madisonlicalzi6586]

Thank you for the selfless love to take care of the fountains. As a native New Yorker and knowing the stories of my aunt and uncle who made it out alive stories, I respect Jims team for everything they do. Thank you for doing the job with respect and so much care.

[@Banyo__]

I really enjoy hearing stories of the people that exist in this world doing a thing that not too many people even know or perhaps would care to think about as the reason a place looks beautiful and remains clean and polished so that families and friends of the fallen always have a nice place to come and reflect and mourn.

[@MrHuff05]

Much respect and admiration for these men. I was in highschool when 9/11 happened and I remember it very well. Love and prayers for those of you who lost loved ones on that day. Shame on the people who vandalize that memorial. So disrespectful for the individuals who do that.

[@thecringeinspector5636]

My guess is, most of the people that vandalize the memorial are too young to have lived through the event, therefore caring less. I personally haven't lived when it happened, I was born a few years after but I have the utmost respect to that memorial simply because of the lives lost that day, it was an absolute tragedy and the live footage does a great job of showing the immense scale of it all. And it in general saddens yet angers me to see members of my generation (Z) disrespect almost anything at all at this point. I will never understand those who vandalize memorials, this one especially. Much love from Central Europe ❤

[@gardensofthegods]

They need to have advertisements as well as sign there in various languages saying those who vandalize the memorial will get a $10,000 fine plus have to remove vandalism themselves plus community service and even possible jail time . Same thing but not as severe for those throwing trash into it but you would definitely see less of these problems if people knew they would have to be stringently penalized

[@MustafaAli-oi1gh]

Sending condolences for the victims & their families & much respect for these workers to keep this memorial maintained...

[@Gaijin06]

Honestly, I have been going to the Memorial Monument since high school and went to College near it. I never knew that there was a cleaning crew like them guys. I obviously saw street cleaners etc. but never knew this.👏🏾 Well done guys👏🏾

[@oldironsides4107]

Why would you go to that so often. Lol

[@Gaijin06]

@oldironsides4107 One of my favorite markets place was near it, and I used to work in the financial district. And for lunch, I used to go around to grab a sandwich or more.

[@Kamikaze_254]

I remember visiting this memorial in 2014 and feeling deeply moved when reading the different names of the victims.

[@محبالصحابة-ه6ع]

Kenya bure

[@CantonSecurity]

Instead of a monument try telling people the truth about how 9/11 was carried out by Saudi Arabian agents with the help of Israeli Intelligence to be used as a pretext for an American war with Iraq the common enemy of both Saudi Arabia and Israel in order to carry out what Israel outlined years before in their “Clean Break Memo”. Deceiving the American people into supporting a limitless war against “terror” resulting in the crippling of our economy, thousands of our servicemen being slain, tens of thousands more being maimed and over a MILLION CIVILIANs being slaughtered all in the name of “Protecting the (Israel’s) Relm”…

[@GregoryGuerrier]

It makes sense whenever I jog through here it always looks as if it were recently opened that day how pristine it's kept. The level of maintenance is very detailed, much respects to that team. Great story Insider.

[@vanheestvisual]

Thanks for sharing Jim and the team's story. A new level of appreciation for the memorial and those who upkeep it for the masses.

[@ftvprima1895]

I have so much respect for people who take care of stuff and make our world looks nicer. Their jobs are so important

[@Theylovee_jayyyy]

Not me coming to see how deep it is after that man jumped in😂

[@MoonLanta]

And he freakin' lived???

[@maricate]

I'm Brazilian and I visited this memorial in 2018 I remember watching the whole attack on TV and due to financial conditions I never imagined visiting NY, it was a distant dream. I can't believe how people can disrespect such a place, a place to be silent and remember what happened.

[@oldironsides4107]

They left the part where bums fall and break their necks and they fish those corpses out evey jugbt

[@jacks20009]

What a beautiful memorial. Absolutely stunning. May every life lost on that day rest in complete peace.

[@Simplythathuman05]

I was here about two months ago, it was a beautiful way to honor those who had a tragic end. I felt very at peace there, and I believe these people are awesome to keep making it look nice and honor those deceased.

[@Edward135i]

7:52 Jean Destrehan Roger was from San Diego, she was a flight attendant on flight 11, she was 24, I can't imagine graffitiing this place.

[@Mrsb603]

I can’t believe that people actually desecrate memorials 😢 big salute to the men who dedicate their time and lives to keeping this memorial beautiful.

[@BUBU-yq6nt]

Thank you to the cleaners for everything you have done and your hard work in making this memorial pool even more pure and sacred。

[@Louis_Marcotte]

I like how understanding they are for visitors' situations. The blowtorch guy isn't angry about the carvings, they are annoying, but for some people it's like writing on trees. I like that he knows this and doesn't get mad about it

[@howardsmith2925]

Also, if the carvings stop, his paycheck stops. Hahaha jk

[@SaintSaint]

@@howardsmith2925 If the carving stop, he'll get transferred. He has a skillset in restoration and it's a government job.

[@howardsmith2925]

@SaintSaint it was a joke. Thank you for letting me know he is capable of working elsewhere.

[@F90-s7q]

@@SaintSaintSherlock

[@tiamarrow6366]

Understandable however it is still annoying, because even though the memorial itself is such a somber place…..it’s still beautiful to look at, and we wanna maintain its beauty for generations to come. By people constantly carvings things into the name plates, if he weren’t to clean it all up…..that could eventually damage the bronze causing it to be difficult to read the names, and it’s disrespectful to those deceased loved ones because their own names are basically being defaced, even if it’s not intentional. If I lost someone that day in the towers, and their name was carved into that plate but people were constantly carvings things into it….while I would appreciate it if they were saying “we miss you” I would rather them just leave flowers instead of writing into the bronze, and potentially ruining it

[@jessr2401]

I never understand why and the mindset of the people who write and leave a marking on all historical and memorial places like this. Maximum penalty and consequences must be handed to them. Thank you for your hardworking ❤

[@SaintSaint]

heh. It's normal to feel strong emotions to bad behavior. It's baffling sometimes. But writing "miss you" above a mother's name might not be seen as disrespectful to some. Certainly this is more acceptable than writing a vile comment. I have said this to another comment. I have alley that gets graffitied daily. I talk with some of the vandals that I might understand and overcome their behavior. All I can say is that people a varied.. good/bad smart/dumb and respect is subjective at a personal level. Writing "miss you" next to your mom's name doesn't feel disrespectful to some. Tolerance must be the hallmark of any eclectic culture.

[@justiniddings2957]

It's a shame that the people who do this job are not getting the recognition they deserve for all their hard work and dedication. Thank you so very much!

[@kngkrmson2179]

This is breathtaking. In a good way. All the effort to keep the spirits of the deceased people alive is worth everything. They will never be forgotten. Thanks to all the workers who make this possible. I will definitely visit NYC some time. Greetings from the Netherlands. 🙏🏻

[@whatweather]

Standing at Ground Zero was one of the most extraordinary, but humbling moments I’ve ever experienced in my life

[@classified773]

I was 8 when 9/11 came to pass… my sister was 5 so she barely remembers. We visited NYC in 2022… it was a humbling experience … and a hard one for us to stomach. 9/11 is why our cousin got into public service as a first responder. He died of COVID-19 in April of 2020… 9/11 and the heroic acts of that day motivated him into becoming a firefighter. He would become one in 2003. He never got the chance to visit the memorial, despite stating he plans to visit. So every year this day comes around, I remember where I was, what I felt and the current world we live in now. But I also include now the memory of my cousin who carved out a call to serve & protect others.

[@nyxie1439]

Dear Jim and Team, Thank you. You are so appreciated.

[@kevinn1158]

It took me over 20 yrs to get up the bravery to go visit the 911 memorial. I went in 2022. I’m Canadian. I can remember that day like it was yesterday. I woke up, turned on the TV and saw the 1st building collapsing live. I thought I was watching a movie. Then my film production called and they told me what was happening. The production coordinator was in tears and she could hardly speak. This place is a sacred site. I tried to explain to my kids about what happened when we visited, but it’s just too incredulous that people are capable of such an evil act. Thank you guys for honouring all of the people who died. Love and peace to all.

[@faby_baby]

I pray your alright :D

[@patburton837]

Thanks for your service for the men who clean the pools and for fixing the plates above. Beautiful job.

[@StuckOnAFireHydrant]

I've met the architect of the memorial, incrediblely humble guy. To think of the weight on his shoulders as he made this makes you think. It's bewildering, the amount of jokes and vandalism people are capable of regarding 9/11. The lack of respect the younger generations have for this is just saddening. I'm not even that old and i respect this as well as other memorials greatly. I was 4 in '01 but i remember the panick around me. I remember my dad, an NYPD officer at the time, going to the site to look for survivors. I remember the mask they made them wear in the summer heat still. I can only imagine what they went through while they were out there and what they've seen in the search for survivors. I don't think there's enough thanks in the world that can go to these men who maintain the fountains. And from the looks of it they each take immense pride in their work. Hopefully, the ones who come after take that same pride and with it, know that what they do helps preserve the memory of thosands of people who we've lost that day, and to those we still continue to lose because of it.

[@MCMilitaryForce]

I didn't know people actually would damage the WTC names like that. Props to the workers who repair it like it, the restoration is perfect like you can't even tell

[@KateandBree]

Thank you Jim and crew, for keeping this memorial clean.

[@ksoman953]

These pools are the most beautiful and appropriate memorial+tribute to a tragedy of this scale. They offer both a view of the horrors of the past and the hope of serenity and peace in the future.

[@shaygr8mind]

My teenager and I visited the memorial this past summer and pictures/videos do it no justice. Such an emotional experience. I have respect for all the people who perished and these hard workers who diligently and professionally keep the memorial clean and safe❤

[@Therambler972]

Who is here after the video of the guy jumping in here lol ?

[@wernichtscharneck5368]

Yip

[@ChessieSystem1973]

What?

[@100guaranteedssr5]

This honestly brought tears to my eyes. Mad respects to the meticulous care and attention Jim and his team put into maintaining the 9/11 memorial. Thank you for your hard work and bless each and every one of you.

[@crimsonblade226]

🤗

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

Bless them for cleaning an over sized swimming pool? They aren't telling others about Jesus Christ or salvation through him or helping the poor or those in need. After judgement day it won't be there anymore or the old universe. Read the last few chapters in the book of Revelation of the christian Bible. You can't earn your salvation. If you could, then there was no need for Christ to die on the cross to save us from our sins.

[@yourname8714]

@@JohnSmith-uy7sv yeah, they're actually doing something worth praising. They're not ranting about religious nonsense nobody can prove. They're actually here in the real world, unlike you and many like you

[@astraeljourney]

@@JohnSmith-uy7sv im inside your house john smith

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@@astraeljourneyand.... what is my address and my real name???

[@rasianket7220]

Walking in the fountain cleaning it at night actually sounds and looks really peaceful even though it takes hours and is physically demanding

[@cheythompson740]

I'm from New Zealand and seen a peace of the towers displayed and its a chilling reminder of how brutal a others can be and how much it brings other nations together in time of need❤

[@djjoshski]

im from south auckland

[@Deja117]

I love how much pride these guys take in their work. They all know why this is there, and what it stands for. I hope they pass their stories down to people who will work after them, so it is always in good condition. This isn't just to remember the people who fell that day, it's to remind us of how they fell, and why it's so important to report suspicious behaviour, before it's too late...

[@andycaleroo]

I’ve been there a couple times, but never actually thought about them being so clean and pristine always. Thanks for showing this amazing job to the world! Greetings from Ecuador!

[@DUBSTEP_KUSH305]

22 years since 9/11😢 I give them respect for cleaning the 9/11 memorial

[@justice4all72]

Thank you Jim and team for your service to the memorial, I visit on occasion and will think of you and your teams efforts to keep it clean and a pristine tribute to the many lives lost on that day.

[@Whitneypyant]

I visited the 9/11 memorial and reflecting pools in 2016. It is amazing how much care goes into the pools. Good job to everyone involved.

[@MMMMMMarco]

It’s sad to hear that people are vandalizing this memorial.

[@SaintSaint]

The only reaction the vandal deserves is the calm erasure of their work.

[@nicolelawless9942]

I don’t think young children understand

[@ChessieSystem1973]

Young children don’t understand what the term “memorial” means.

[@Nobynoby2763]

I went there in 2015 for an 11th grade trip, everybody went. It's incredible. One of my classmates threw a chip bag. I thought, "How are they gonna get that?" and I'm happy to hear it's cleaned constantly, thoroughly, every day.

[@chestylarue475]

I hope and pray that after we are all gone and there is no one left that remembers that day, there will still be good people that come and take care of the memorial site. It is so important to keep it alive and keep those that died alive through this fountain and the plaques.

[@ItzBwo]

Very grateful for people like these guys who take such pride in their jobs. Everybody else, please respect what the fountains represent 💙

[@Zoe-u1r]

I give a big thumbs up to these guys who take care of the memorial. It must be hard for them to clean the area where the twin towers once stood but despite the job being physically and mentally demanding, they are very kind and considerate. Well done guys ❤❤❤❤

[@prophetsnow5193]

There’s something so weirdly calming about this video

[@TheIrishman0828]

My grandfather's name was Charles William Mathers, and I appreciate everything these guys do for him and everyone else lost that day. Thank you.

[@serenisabella]

whoever pitched this deserves a raise. deeply fascinating insight into folks who deserve more praise & attention for what they do. great work!

[@JC-ww7kp]

I have the upmost respect for these guys and everyone in the service industry , thank you for all you do 🙏🙏🙏

[@jijiXSama]

Respect to these people like the soldiers that patrol the tomb of the unknown soldier. Your mindset while doing this every day, literally keeping the memories alive

[@TheBobes]

I had no idea there was a pool there. Looks really nice. The hole in the middle is pretty scary though, ngl.

[@watada]

There’s 2 pools actually, they mark the exact footprint of the twin towers.

[@duckman5891]

It’s the original base of the towers of the original wtc.

[@Odinford]

I want to say thank you to theese people who help preserve the memory of everyone who lost their lives there.

[@ShelbyBanditNFS]

These gentlemen have shown respect to the memorial. Thank you for all you do. People have to learn to respect the Memorial and leave it alone.

[@steveleeart]

I dream about visiting NYC often, and when I’m there in the dream I always want to visit the memorial. But always miss it in the dream, and I’m always so angry at myself for missing it. I’d been to the towers twice as a teenager, in the 1990s. I have photos standing at the base of one of the towers, looking straight up. So majestic. They were such powerful symbols of strength. My heart broke seeing what happened on 9/11, and I’ll always remember where I was. A place near the airport in Metro Vancouver, Canada. The sky was oddly quiet that day. I was at a new job that I was not sure I was going to even get in August, and I had told a friend if I didn’t get it I was taking the semester off to spend a few months in NYC. It feels so surreal to know I’d have been there had I not been hired at my university’s student association. Recently my half sister visited NYC and I wanted to ask her to visit the memorial for me. But I didn’t and I don’t think she did visit it. I kinda regret not asking her. One of my university professors helped design the memorial museum. So I feel connected to the area because of that, and having visited the tower with my parents.

[@SaintSaint]

Forgive yourself. You've looked to the past enough. In what small way can you look toward your future?

[@Redhoodgaming-gv2zr]

Hey don’t feel angry at yourself and forgive yourself yes the past and looking into may seem right but you always have to look ahead and looking in the past is good on some occasions but it also it is horrible to look in the past cause then you realize things and you also realize you didn’t do the things you wanted to do so stop looking in the past and look ahead to future and stay in the present

[@imizuyou]

Shame on the person who left behind marks on the plaque😡

[@nigabastard1268]

Sorry my bad

[@SaintSaint]

No sense in letting it upset you. If they wrote on the plaque, they will live for a day on the plaque. If you let them anger you, they'll live for a lifetime in your heart

[@badcornflakes6374]

I myself would, and have never done anything like that.

[@VNtheOnly]

Welcome to America

[@finesupplements9698]

People who hate America did it

[@wudgie895]

What a beautiful video and humbl yet very respectful job these people do. Thank you for what you do, If I ever get the chance to visit New York, I definitely need to go pay my respects

[@久山俊輔-b9o]

People who keep our cities in shape, protect us, save us, teach us are the group deserve to be honored the most.

[@thenightporter]

It makes me feel good that the people who lost their lives here have such caring and kind people to be with them during the night, taking care of their memory.

[@moro1233]

This Man deserves a Raise

[@SherryBaby2003]

Someone needs to guard this place

[@ImTotallyTechy]

... They do

[@jansehl3139]

4:48 The drawing takes 3 seconds, but the cleaning takes about half an hour.. can’t imagine why someone draws something on it

[@thisjustin7492]

Mad respect for everyone who take care of the memorial. May good blessings be upon you everyday.

[@c0mpu73rguy]

Removing the scratches on the metal was the most impressive part. I didn’t even know it was possible. These men doing the maintenance on this place can’t be thanked enough.