Button
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: T.2013.17.34
Dimensions: 7 in X 3.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 17.78 cm X 8.89 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 17.78 cm X 8.89 cm
Credit Line: Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Memorial Tribute Archive
Description
Blue prize ribbon button with "#1 Dad" printed on the button and with colorful stars printed on the ribbon. The button was left at the 9/11 Memorial in memory of Michael Taddonio.
Blue prize ribbon button with "#1 Dad" printed on the button and with colorful stars printed on the ribbon. The button was left at the 9/11 Memorial in memory of Michael Taddonio.
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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