Patch
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2010.294.1
Dimensions: 5.875 in X 5 in X 0.125 in
Dimensions (Metric): 14.9225 cm X 12.7 cm X 0.3175 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 14.9225 cm X 12.7 cm X 0.3175 cm
Source: Kenneth and Diane Fairben
Credit Line: Gift of Ken and Diane Fairben in memory of our son Keith G. Fairben NYPH 8001
Description
Memorial patch created in memory of Keith George Fairben. The patch has a bald eagle at the top with a banner and embroidered text: "Est. 1910." "Reliance Eng. Co. #2" is embroidered in a scroll below the eagle. Below the scroll is an American flag with a Maltese cross in the center. "FP," "126," and "FD" are embroidered in the center of the cross.
Memorial patch created in memory of Keith George Fairben. The patch has a bald eagle at the top with a banner and embroidered text: "Est. 1910." "Reliance Eng. Co. #2" is embroidered in a scroll below the eagle. Below the scroll is an American flag with a Maltese cross in the center. "FP," "126," and "FD" are embroidered in the center of the cross.
Historical Notes
Keith Fairben lived in his native Floral Park, Long Island, with his parents. Keith began volunteering at his local fire department at age 18 and rose to the rank of lieutenant. He made a career as a paramedic with NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. On September 11, he responded to the World Trade Center with his ambulance partner. Keith was 24 years old.
Keith Fairben lived in his native Floral Park, Long Island, with his parents. Keith began volunteering at his local fire department at age 18 and rose to the rank of lieutenant. He made a career as a paramedic with NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. On September 11, he responded to the World Trade Center with his ambulance partner. Keith was 24 years old.
