How the 9/11 Memorial Reflecting Pools Are Deep Cleaned | Deep Cleaned | Insider

The two waterfall pools at the 9/11 Memorial serve as the centerpiece of one of the most iconic monuments in the United States. These striking pools, each spanning roughly an acre, occupy the footprints of the former north and south towers of the World Trade Center and commemorate the thousands of lives lost during the tragic events of September 11th.
Five nights a week, staff members wade into the pools to clean and remove debris, to keep them in pristine condition. Meanwhile, engineers use a special blowtorch to restore the name panels above the pools, ensuring that the memories of the victims endure with honor, respect, and dignity.
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How the 9/11 Memorial Reflecting Pools Are Deep Cleaned | Deep Cleaned | Insider

[@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

[@Dr.Kraig_Ren]

Wondered? I mean, yeah, aliens do it using lasers

[@mclarendrive]

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@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist8 You know, threatening people is an outdated method for conversion.

[@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.

[@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 💀

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@anonymlulz8273]

300k were killed in return. They didnt have jack sht to do with the 3000

[@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.

[@anonymlulz8273]

@@vladimirlenin3942 ight commie

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@Karlach_]

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.

[@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.

[@Dr.Kraig_Ren]

Your performance increases by 220% when someone is making a film on you.

[@HypeHubYouTube]

@@Dr.Kraig_Reni will eat your family

[@londons_legacy]

@@Dr.Kraig_Renthe 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."

[@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!

[@KirkMonteux]

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.

[@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.

[@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! ❤❤❤

[@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 🙏 🙏🙏🙏

[@jollysingh3949]

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

[@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?

[@Sasasala386]

​@@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 .

[@Jay-hy1nl]

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

[@MoonLanta]

And he freakin' lived???

[@ftvprima1895]

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

[@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

[@surprised376]

@@JohnSmith-uy7sv im inside your house john smith

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@@surprised376and.... what is my address and my real name???

[@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

[@crucialtaunt5717]

@@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.

[@Therambler972]

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

[@wernichtscharneck5368]

Yip

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@GunSperg]

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

[@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.

[@serenisabella]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@MustafaAli-oi1gh]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@aggiesoldier]

God bless them. Saw the memorial back in December. Life changing. Thank you to these men who keep it clean for the fallen.

[@DUBSTEP_KUSH305]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. 🙏🏻

[@HayatiEducates]

Grateful for this team! The pools are always pristine! I was grateful to be able to visit and pay my respects.

[@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.

[@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.

[@chaXolon]

Thank you for these stories! I think we are not aware about so many things that happen behind "the scenes" and right out of our sight. So big respect to the ones who do these works night by night!

[@Philipsjohnstevens88]

To all who visit there pls maintain the cleanliness .. sending prayers

[@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.

[@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.

[@patburton837]

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

[@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

[@rasianket7220]

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

[@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.

[@Odinford]

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

[@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.

[@user-gt8dh7qj3w]

@@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.

[@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❤

[@prophetsnow5193]

There’s something so weirdly calming about this video

[@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

[@Kamikaze_254]

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

[@user-xr6kk7gd1e]

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”…

[@GenF91]

Native NYer here. I visited the memorial a few years ago. Hats off to Jim and the team for the hard work they do ❤️ 👏🏼 . To keep it clean.

[@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. 🇧🇷😔❤🇺🇸

[@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。

[@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.

[@LOU_EM]

I can’t believe he said that people just throw their rubbish into the pools. Whether they are uneducated on 9/11 or not you can clearly see it’s a memorial. No excuses

[@owenh906]

well, at least 2.5M people know that Jim's team was here, thanks to this video. amazing work

[@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.

[@jacks20009]

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

[@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

[@inheavenandinhell]

Now this is a rewarding job. Hoping someday I get to do the same kinda thing so I can come home each morning or night knowing my work contributed to something worthwhile. Hats off to these gentleman for keeping this important memorial clean and looking nice.

[@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.

[@user-pi2lq]

Welcome to America

[@finesupplements9698]

People who hate America did it

[@nyxie1439]

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

[@user-kz3ik7pm7o]

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 ❤❤❤❤

[@depressed_weighted_B1anket]

I love this. This is just a sweet way to keep this moment alive, but not relive that trauma again watching videos of the plane crashes. So this is nice. Im glad they are keeping this memory alive! Yall are the real heros! (: Yall work hard every night, im pretty sure they would be super proud. (:

[@KateandBree]

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

[@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

[@elouisrosenberg]

Being in the position to stand where those buildings once stood, at the bottom of a memorial, no less...So sobering and intense. I suppose you might get used to the emotion of it, but wow. My gut would feel so tight doing what he does. Thank you Jim

[@muzic4lyfe2005]

I just recently saw the memorial....it was breathtaking Thank you guys for your work.....Brian did an amazing job fixing that up

[@JC-ww7kp]

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

[@ItzBwo]

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

[@user-hi4bi2zv1w]

I knew they’d need cleaned but I never knew how much work actually goes into this and now I actually have a lot more respect for these people keeping a memorial like this clean for the people who lost their loved ones in this disaster.

[@coolguyhino92]

Other than being chosen to be a guard for 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier', i see this as a tremendous honor.

[@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.

[@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

[@BanditAviation]

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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@ree43loo]

This was amazing.. It's something I would never think of. Such an important job. ♥️ It made me cry... I wish people would respect it more and respect these guys more.

[@ilovegreen324]

I give them huge props for keeping memorial beautiful. From the looks of it, it’s not a easy job. They deserve more recognition.

[@Filhodaestrada.]

Booooom 💥🇺🇸💩

[@jetovercast]

Thank you to all the gentleman and women that participate daily in keeping these memorials pristine and cared for

[@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

[@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.

[@ktrn8160]

I can feel all the emotions from that day and I know if I visit this memorial I’ll break. We’ll never forget

[@H_Town_Raised713]

Thank you guys for all the hard work you are doing to keep the memorial in pristine condition. I was in ninth grade when the attack happened, to this day I still can’t believe something like that happened

[@eom-dev]

In some way, the dedication of Jim's team to caring for this memorial each night is more of a monument than the fountains themselves.