T-Shirt
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.92.1
Dimensions: 24 in X 28.75 in
Dimensions (Metric): 60.96 cm X 73.025 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 60.96 cm X 73.025 cm
Source: Kathleen Lynch
Credit Line: Gift of the Lynch family in memory of Michael
Description
Gray T-shirt created in memory of Michael Francis Lynch. On the left breast of the shirt is a Maltese cross emblem with a cartoon graphic of two men in bunker gear and printed text: "The Gun Hill Gang." Text printed above the cross reads: "Engine 62 | Ladder 32." "FDNY" is printed below. The back of the shirt includes an image of the Twin Towers with an American flag and an Irish flag on either side with a blue Maltese cross in the center with printed text: "L32 | Box 8087 | 9-11-2001 | 2315 | 5-5-5-5 | FDNY." "In Loving Memory" is printed above the image and "Michael Lynch | Ladder 32" is printed below.
Gray T-shirt created in memory of Michael Francis Lynch. On the left breast of the shirt is a Maltese cross emblem with a cartoon graphic of two men in bunker gear and printed text: "The Gun Hill Gang." Text printed above the cross reads: "Engine 62 | Ladder 32." "FDNY" is printed below. The back of the shirt includes an image of the Twin Towers with an American flag and an Irish flag on either side with a blue Maltese cross in the center with printed text: "L32 | Box 8087 | 9-11-2001 | 2315 | 5-5-5-5 | FDNY." "In Loving Memory" is printed above the image and "Michael Lynch | Ladder 32" is printed below.
Historical Notes
One of 10 siblings, Michael Lynch was born in the Bronx and continued to live there as an adult. He and his fiancée, Stephanie, were to marry in November 2001. A firefighter with FDNY Ladder Company 32, Michael was working with Engine Company 40 on September 11. Firefighter Lynch was seen in a stairwell in 4 World Trade Center, heading toward the South Tower. He was 30 years old.
One of 10 siblings, Michael Lynch was born in the Bronx and continued to live there as an adult. He and his fiancée, Stephanie, were to marry in November 2001. A firefighter with FDNY Ladder Company 32, Michael was working with Engine Company 40 on September 11. Firefighter Lynch was seen in a stairwell in 4 World Trade Center, heading toward the South Tower. He was 30 years old.
