T-Shirt
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.1362.11
Dimensions: 30 in X 35 in
Dimensions (Metric): 76.2 cm X 88.9 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 76.2 cm X 88.9 cm
Source: Nik M. and Lisabeta Dedvukaj
Credit Line: Gift from the family of Simon Marash Dedvukaj
Description
White T-shirt created for a memorial event held in memory of 9/11 victims from the Inwood neighborhood of New York City, including Simon Marash Dedvukaj. On the left breast of the shirt is printed text: "Remembering Fallen | Friends Picnic | 2003." On the back of the shirt is printed: "Fallen Heroes of Inwood" followed by the names of 18 victims.
White T-shirt created for a memorial event held in memory of 9/11 victims from the Inwood neighborhood of New York City, including Simon Marash Dedvukaj. On the left breast of the shirt is printed text: "Remembering Fallen | Friends Picnic | 2003." On the back of the shirt is printed: "Fallen Heroes of Inwood" followed by the names of 18 victims.
Historical Notes
Born in the Bronx, Simon Dedvukaj was interested in his Albanian heritage from a young age. He loved hearing family stories of Albania, and he met his wife, Elizabeta, there. They settled in Mohegan Lake, New York, and were to celebrate their first anniversary in October 2001. A maintenance foreman at ABM Industries, Simon was at work high in the North Tower on September 11. He was 26 years old.
Born in the Bronx, Simon Dedvukaj was interested in his Albanian heritage from a young age. He loved hearing family stories of Albania, and he met his wife, Elizabeta, there. They settled in Mohegan Lake, New York, and were to celebrate their first anniversary in October 2001. A maintenance foreman at ABM Industries, Simon was at work high in the North Tower on September 11. He was 26 years old.
