Belt
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2016.32.6
Dimensions: 104 in X 1.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 264.16 cm X 3.81 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 264.16 cm X 3.81 cm
Source: Haydee Cecilia Icaza-Lillo
Credit Line: Gift of Haydee C. Icaza-Lillo in memory of my late husband, Carlos R. Lillo
Description
Yellow fabric karate belt belonging to Carlos R. Lillo. There is a small piece of red tape wrapped around a small part of the belt.
Yellow fabric karate belt belonging to Carlos R. Lillo. There is a small piece of red tape wrapped around a small part of the belt.
Historical Notes
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Carlos Lillo moved to New York City with his family at age 14. He lived in North Babylon, Long Island, with his wife, Haydee Cecilia. In his 16-year career in emergency medical services, Carlos helped deliver 36 babies—one mother chose to name her son after him. On September 11, Paramedic Lillo responded to the South Tower with the FDNY’s EMS Battalion 49. He was 37 years old.
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Carlos Lillo moved to New York City with his family at age 14. He lived in North Babylon, Long Island, with his wife, Haydee Cecilia. In his 16-year career in emergency medical services, Carlos helped deliver 36 babies—one mother chose to name her son after him. On September 11, Paramedic Lillo responded to the South Tower with the FDNY’s EMS Battalion 49. He was 37 years old.
