Tribute
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: T.2016.1.20
Dimensions: 16 in X 4.5 in X 0.25 in
Dimensions (Metric): 40.64 cm X 11.43 cm X 0.635 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 40.64 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 star reads: "To my bro | Kenny we will | always keep your | memory alive Love you | JR."
Red and blue ribbons are tied to the plastic stick attached to the foam star.
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 star reads: "To my bro | Kenny we will | always keep your | memory alive Love you | JR."
Red and blue ribbons are tied to the plastic stick attached to the foam star.
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 S-45 parapet of the South Pool on the 9/11 Memorial for Kenneth P. Lira Arévalo, on the 15th anniversary, September 11, 2016.
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This tribute was left on the S-45 parapet of the South Pool on the 9/11 Memorial for Kenneth P. Lira Arévalo, on the 15th anniversary, September 11, 2016.
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