Bracelet
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.925.1
Dimensions: 2.25 in X 2.8 in X 0.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 5.715 cm X 7.112 cm X 1.27 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 5.715 cm X 7.112 cm X 1.27 cm
Source: Janet Cascio
Credit Line: Gift of the Cascio family in memory of Paul Regan Cascio
Description
Metal memorial bracelet created in memory of Paul Regan Cascio. The bracelet is engraved: "Paul R. Cascio | Carpe Diem." A small American flag is printed to the left of the name.
Metal memorial bracelet created in memory of Paul Regan Cascio. The bracelet is engraved: "Paul R. Cascio | Carpe Diem." A small American flag is printed to the left of the name.
Historical Notes
Manhasset, Long Island, native Paul Cascio lived in Soho, Manhattan. Paul was such a fan of the band U2 that he once traveled to Ireland for a concert. In February 2001, Paul joined Euro Brokers as a vice president of its agency desk. He spoke of spending a few years on Wall Street, then becoming a history teacher. On September 11, Paul was at work on the 84th floor of the South Tower. He was 23 years old.
Manhasset, Long Island, native Paul Cascio lived in Soho, Manhattan. Paul was such a fan of the band U2 that he once traveled to Ireland for a concert. In February 2001, Paul joined Euro Brokers as a vice president of its agency desk. He spoke of spending a few years on Wall Street, then becoming a history teacher. On September 11, Paul was at work on the 84th floor of the South Tower. He was 23 years old.
Curator's Comment
Building on a tradition begun during the Vietnam War era to remember American prisoners of war and those missing in action, bracelets bearing the names of victims emerged after 9/11 as a way to honor those killed in the attacks. Some bracelets also bear personal inscriptions and images, including the American flag, the Twin Towers, and the Pentagon, and insignia reflecting a victim’s status as a first responder. Whether worn by relatives and friends of the victim or by empathetic strangers, 9/11 memorial bracelets created an intimate connection to individual victims while also communicating a shared sense of loss and compassion.
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Building on a tradition begun during the Vietnam War era to remember American prisoners of war and those missing in action, bracelets bearing the names of victims emerged after 9/11 as a way to honor those killed in the attacks. Some bracelets also bear personal inscriptions and images, including the American flag, the Twin Towers, and the Pentagon, and insignia reflecting a victim’s status as a first responder. Whether worn by relatives and friends of the victim or by empathetic strangers, 9/11 memorial bracelets created an intimate connection to individual victims while also communicating a shared sense of loss and compassion.
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