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9/11 Memorial Museum’s gift shop sparks outrage with some families

Posted at 10:15 PM, May 19, 2014
and last updated 2014-05-19 22:15:13-04

(CNN) — A gift shop set to open Wednesday at the 9/11 Memorial Museum has sparked controversy among some victims’ families.

Among the items sold: hats emblazoned with the FDNY symbol, search and rescue stuffed-dog animals and a slew of books relating to the attack and building of the memorial.

Organizers of the museum acknowledge that the cost of operation, about $65 million yearly, will require the support of revenue generated from the gift shop, and the museum’s admission fees, with $24 for an adult. It will also help maintain the free admission to the museum’s outside memorial.

“To provide an opportunity to buy a keepsake and have those proceeds support this open and free memorial is something I would do seven days a week,” said Joe Daniels, president of the National September 11 Memorial Museum.

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