T-Shirt
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.772.1
Dimensions: 36.5 in X 42 in
Dimensions (Metric): 92.71 cm X 106.68 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 92.71 cm X 106.68 cm
Source: Mary C. McGovern
Credit Line: Gift of the McGovern Family in memory of William J. McGovern
Description
Gray T-shirt created in memory of William J. McGovern. On the left breast of the shirt is an Irish Claddagh and printed text: "In Loving Memory | Chief William J. McGovern. On the back of the shirt is an image of a fire helmet with the number 2 on its front and with printed text: "Chief William J. McGovern | Forever in Our Hearts." Printed below the helmet are the ranks and locations of McGovern during his tenure in the FDNY: "Chief Battalion 2 | Captain Ladder 115 | Lieutenant Engine 258 | Firefighter Ladder 102 | Firefighter Engine 209."
Gray T-shirt created in memory of William J. McGovern. On the left breast of the shirt is an Irish Claddagh and printed text: "In Loving Memory | Chief William J. McGovern. On the back of the shirt is an image of a fire helmet with the number 2 on its front and with printed text: "Chief William J. McGovern | Forever in Our Hearts." Printed below the helmet are the ranks and locations of McGovern during his tenure in the FDNY: "Chief Battalion 2 | Captain Ladder 115 | Lieutenant Engine 258 | Firefighter Ladder 102 | Firefighter Engine 209."
Historical Notes
Mineola, Long Island, native William McGovern lived in Smithtown with his wife, Mary. They had two children—a grown son and a school-age daughter. William used his flexible hours as a firefighter to spend time with his children, serving as a class parent and coaching their sports teams. On September 11, Battalion Chief McGovern responded to the towers with FDNY’s Battalion 2. He was 49 years old.
Mineola, Long Island, native William McGovern lived in Smithtown with his wife, Mary. They had two children—a grown son and a school-age daughter. William used his flexible hours as a firefighter to spend time with his children, serving as a class parent and coaching their sports teams. On September 11, Battalion Chief McGovern responded to the towers with FDNY’s Battalion 2. He was 49 years old.
