Building a memorial at the National Mall that honors journalists who lost their lives reporting the news
At 2:33 p.m.
on June 28, 2018
A gunman walked into the Capital Gazette newsroom in Annapolis, Maryland, and opened fire. Gerald Fischman, Rob Hiaasen, John McNamara, Rebecca Smith, and Wendi Winters died at their desks—the deadliest attack on journalists in United States history.
In our nation’s capital—replete with monuments to sacrifice and service—the absence of a fallen journalists memorial was a glaring omission. The Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation was conceived to change that.
Since the Capital Gazette attack, hundreds of journalists have been killed worldwide. Their deaths underscore why this memorial matters now more than ever.
The Memorial
The Fallen Journalists Memorial will stand at the gateway to the National Mall, with a direct view of the U.S. Capitol. In a groundbreaking design composed entirely of cast glass, the memorial will embody themes of transparency, clarity, and light while educating its visitors about the vital role of press freedom.
14
American journalists killed on U.S. soil since 1992
2,000+
Journalists killed worldwide since 1992
2028
Goal for memorial dedication
Featured Stories
Journalists around the world have died pursuing truth in dangerous places. Their stories help us understand what they were trying to tell us—and why their work still matters
James Foley
Freelance correspondent whose ISIS execution changed journalist safety protocols globally
Marie Colvin
Sunday Times reporter killed covering Syrian civil war, known for her fearless reporting and distinctive eye patch
Ernie Pyle
WWII correspondent beloved by soldiers, killed by Japanese sniper in Pacific theater
Chris Hondros
Getty Images photographer killed covering Libyan civil war during Arab Spring
Daphne Caruana Galizia
Maltese journalist killed by car bomb while investigating Panama Papers connections
Dickey Chapelle
Pioneering female war correspondent and photographer killed in South Vietnam
Help us commemorate press freedom and honor journalists who have died while bringing news to the public.
Your support makes this memorial possible.