Tribute
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: T.2016.1.19
Dimensions: 10 in X 4.5 in X 0.25 in
Dimensions (Metric): 25.4 cm X 11.43 cm X 0.635 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 25.4 cm X 11.43 cm X 0.635 cm
Credit Line: Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Memorial Tribute Archive
Description
Handwritten note on a foam craft heart, with red, white, and blue stars and stripes on the front. The tribute was left at the 9/11 Memorial in memory of Kenneth P. Lira Arévalo. The note written on the back of the heart reads: "I miss | you | everyday watch | over us. [heart] Always. | You are never forgotten | Kenny. [heart] I love you. | - Hailey Perez."
Red and blue ribbons are tied to the plastic stick attached to the foam heart.
Handwritten note on a foam craft heart, with red, white, and blue stars and stripes on the front. The tribute was left at the 9/11 Memorial in memory of Kenneth P. Lira Arévalo. The note written on the back of the heart reads: "I miss | you | everyday watch | over us. [heart] Always. | You are never forgotten | Kenny. [heart] I love you. | - Hailey Perez."
Red and blue ribbons are tied to the plastic stick attached to the foam heart.
Historical Notes
Kenneth Lira Arévalo was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey, and continued to live there as an adult. In his free time, Kenneth enjoyed snowboarding, pursuing the sport near his home and on vacations in Utah and Vermont. On September 11, Kenneth, a technical computer networking engineer for Genuity Solutions, was working on the 110th floor of the South Tower. He was 28 years old.
Kenneth Lira Arévalo was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey, and continued to live there as an adult. In his free time, Kenneth enjoyed snowboarding, pursuing the sport near his home and on vacations in Utah and Vermont. On September 11, Kenneth, a technical computer networking engineer for Genuity Solutions, was working on the 110th floor of the South Tower. He was 28 years old.
Curator's Comment
This tribute was left on the S45 parapet of the South Pool on the 9/11 Memorial for Kenneth P. Lira Arévalo, on September 11, 2016.
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This tribute was left on the S45 parapet of the South Pool on the 9/11 Memorial for Kenneth P. Lira Arévalo, on September 11, 2016.
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