Ornament
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.274.76
Dimensions: 3 in X 3 in
Dimensions (Metric): 7.62 cm X 7.62 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 7.62 cm X 7.62 cm
Source: Kenneth A. and Janice A. Tietjen
Credit Line: Gift of the Tietjen family in Memory of Kenneth F. Tietjen
Description
Heart-shaped ornament created in memory of Kenneth Tietjen. The heart is decorated like an American flag with red glitter stripes and a blue glitter field with tiny stars and one large silver star. In the center of the heart is a smaller silver heart with "Kenny" engraved in the center.
Heart-shaped ornament created in memory of Kenneth Tietjen. The heart is decorated like an American flag with red glitter stripes and a blue glitter field with tiny stars and one large silver star. In the center of the heart is a smaller silver heart with "Kenny" engraved in the center.
Historical Notes
Teaneck, New Jersey, native Kenneth Tietjen lived in Matawan. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes with the son of his fiancée, Karen. Each year at Christmas, when Kenneth’s family purchased gifts for a needy family, Kenneth supplied a bicycle. He worked as a PAPD officer for nine years. On September 11, Officer Tietjen responded to the towers from the 33rd Street PATH station. He was 31 years old.
Teaneck, New Jersey, native Kenneth Tietjen lived in Matawan. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes with the son of his fiancée, Karen. Each year at Christmas, when Kenneth’s family purchased gifts for a needy family, Kenneth supplied a bicycle. He worked as a PAPD officer for nine years. On September 11, Officer Tietjen responded to the towers from the 33rd Street PATH station. He was 31 years old.
