Button
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: T.2013.17.33
Dimensions: 0.375 in X 2 in
Dimensions (Metric): 0.9525 cm X 5.08 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 0.9525 cm X 5.08 cm
Credit Line: Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Memorial Tribute Archive
Description
Memorial button created in memory of Michael Taddonio and left at the 9/11 Memorial. The button includes printed text: "In Memory Of | 9-11-01 | Michael Taddonio." The "11" is rendered as the Twin Towers, and a small heart is printed at the bottom of the button.
Memorial button created in memory of Michael Taddonio and left at the 9/11 Memorial. The button includes printed text: "In Memory Of | 9-11-01 | Michael Taddonio." The "11" is rendered as the Twin Towers, and a small heart is printed at the bottom of the button.
Historical Notes
Rockville Centre, Long Island, native Michael Taddonio lived in Huntington with his three children. He enjoyed New York Jets games with his brother. Like his father and his grandfather, Michael built a career in finance. He worked as a bond broker at Euro Brokers. On September 11, after the South Tower was hit, Michael called his mother from its 91st floor to send love to his family. He was 39 years old.
Rockville Centre, Long Island, native Michael Taddonio lived in Huntington with his three children. He enjoyed New York Jets games with his brother. Like his father and his grandfather, Michael built a career in finance. He worked as a bond broker at Euro Brokers. On September 11, after the South Tower was hit, Michael called his mother from its 91st floor to send love to his family. He was 39 years old.
Curator's Comment
This button, along with other tribute items, was left on the S-31 parapet of the South Pool on the 9/11 Memorial for Michael Taddonio on September 11, 2013.
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This button, along with other tribute items, was left on the S-31 parapet of the South Pool on the 9/11 Memorial for Michael Taddonio on September 11, 2013.
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