T-Shirt
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.14.2
Dimensions: 28.25 in X 39.75 in
Dimensions (Metric): 71.755 cm X 100.965 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 71.755 cm X 100.965 cm
Source: Glenn and Karen Watson
Credit Line: Gift of Glenn and Karen Watson
Keywords
Family Members
Family Organizations
First Responders
Memorialization
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
Victims
Family Members
Family Organizations
First Responders
Memorialization
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
Victims
Description
White T-shirt created in memory of Kenneth Thomas Watson for the 2013 Tunnel to Towers Run. The shirt includes a photograph of Watson, a graphic of an American flag and playing cards, and printed text: "Watson's Aces | In Loving Memory of Our 9/11 Hero | Firefighter Ken Watson | Engine 214/Ladder 111, Bed Stuy, Brooklyn, NYC." The logo for the Tunnels to Tower Run is also printed on the shirt.
White T-shirt created in memory of Kenneth Thomas Watson for the 2013 Tunnel to Towers Run. The shirt includes a photograph of Watson, a graphic of an American flag and playing cards, and printed text: "Watson's Aces | In Loving Memory of Our 9/11 Hero | Firefighter Ken Watson | Engine 214/Ladder 111, Bed Stuy, Brooklyn, NYC." The logo for the Tunnels to Tower Run is also printed on the shirt.
Historical Notes
Kenneth Watson grew up in Smithtown on Long Island and lived there with his wife, Susan, and their four children. He enjoyed camping, hunting, and riding horses. He was an ironworker before becoming a firefighter with FDNY Engine Company 214. A cousin, Richard Muldowney, also served in the FDNY. On September 11, both responded to the towers. Firefighter Muldowney was 40 years old. Firefighter Watson was 39.
Kenneth Watson grew up in Smithtown on Long Island and lived there with his wife, Susan, and their four children. He enjoyed camping, hunting, and riding horses. He was an ironworker before becoming a firefighter with FDNY Engine Company 214. A cousin, Richard Muldowney, also served in the FDNY. On September 11, both responded to the towers. Firefighter Muldowney was 40 years old. Firefighter Watson was 39.
