Ground Zero Honor Tour with 9/11 Hero's Brother

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Duration1h 30m
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Overview

Join Michael Burke, brother of FDNY Captain William F. "Billy" Burke, Jr., for a deeply personal, firsthand journey through Ground Zero, the 9/11 Memorial, the FDNY Memorial Wall and the story of the iconic Sphere. This is not a typical sightseeing tour. It's a personal story of loss and heroism, remembrance and resilience - told by someone whose family lived it. Hear Capt. Burke's story of heroism and sacrifice and the lives he saved. Visit the iconic Koenig Sphere, a battered survivor of 9/11. Neglected and forgotten, I led the fight to restore it to Ground Zero. Visit the FDNY Memorial Wall; I spoke at its dedication. Perfect for those seeking a genuine understanding of the meaning, magnitude and impact of the attacks and the aftermath.

- Guided tour led by Michael Burke, a 9/11 family member
- Visit key sites including the Koenig Sphere and FDNY Memorial Wall
- Hear personal stories of loss, bravery, and resilience
- Ideal for those wanting to honor and appreciate the 9/11 tragedy

What's included

  • A personal and authoritative connection to the loss and heroism and resilience of 9/11
  • Museum visit not included

What to expect

  1. The Sphere
    15m
    Visit the iconic Koenig Sphere, which stood in the WTC plaza for 30 years as a symbol of world peace and cooperation, and on 9/11 survived the attacks bashed and torn, but intact.
  2. FDNY Memorial Wall
    10m
    A gift of Knight and Holland, LLC, in honor of partner Gary Winuk, a volunteer firefighter from Jericho, NY. On 9/11 Winuk rushed to the site and was killed in the collapse of the towers. The wall commemorates the heroism and sacrifice of the FDNY, 9/11, listing the 343 who gave all by name, rank and company.
  3. The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
    30m
    We visit the memorial, "Reflecting Absence," selected from over 5,000 entries, with its vast, every emptying voids.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

I will meet customers, 15 minute prior to tour start time, at the east steps to Liberty Park, at Greenwich Ave and Liberty Street, across from the firehouse, Ladder 10, Engine 10.

I will carry a small American flag and wear 9/11-FDNY apparel; i.e. baseball cap/jacket/shirt.

End point

The tour ends at my brother's name, "Engine 21 WIlliam F. Burke, Jr.," on the memorial.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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