Medal
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2007.27.16
Dimensions: 17 in X 2 in
Dimensions (Metric): 43.18 cm X 5.08 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 43.18 cm X 5.08 cm
Source: Patricia Egan
Credit Line: Gift of Patricia and Martin Egan, Sr., in memory of their son Captain Martin J. Egan, Jr. FDNY. "Always in our thoughts. Forever in our hearts."
Keywords
Anniversary Observance
Family Organizations
First Responders
Memorialization
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
Victims
Anniversary Observance
Family Organizations
First Responders
Memorialization
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
Victims
Description
Medal from the Egan Family Memorial Day Kids Only Race on September 11, 2005, in memory of Martin J. Egan, Jr. The medal includes a relief of the winged feet of Mercury and a stopwatch. On the back of the medal is a small plaque with printed text: "Egan Family | Memorial Day | 9-11-2005 | Kid's Only Race." The medal hangs from a red, white, and blue ribbon.
Medal from the Egan Family Memorial Day Kids Only Race on September 11, 2005, in memory of Martin J. Egan, Jr. The medal includes a relief of the winged feet of Mercury and a stopwatch. On the back of the medal is a small plaque with printed text: "Egan Family | Memorial Day | 9-11-2005 | Kid's Only Race." The medal hangs from a red, white, and blue ribbon.
Historical Notes
Lifelong Staten Island resident Martin Egan lived in Great Kills with his wife, Diane, and their two young children. A runner since high school, he participated in his first New York City Marathon in 2000. Martin was a 15-year FDNY veteran assigned to Ladder Company 118. Captain Egan was on administrative duty on September 11 and responded to the World Trade Center. He was 36 years old.
Lifelong Staten Island resident Martin Egan lived in Great Kills with his wife, Diane, and their two young children. A runner since high school, he participated in his first New York City Marathon in 2000. Martin was a 15-year FDNY veteran assigned to Ladder Company 118. Captain Egan was on administrative duty on September 11 and responded to the World Trade Center. He was 36 years old.
