Prayer Card
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2013.692.6
Dimensions: 4.375 in X 5.125 in
Dimensions (Metric): 11.1125 cm X 13.0175 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 11.1125 cm X 13.0175 cm
Source: Luis Samaniego
Credit Line: Gift of the Samaniego-Delgado family in memory of Carlos Alberto Samaniego
Description
Prayer card created in memory of Carlos Alberto Samaniego. The front of the card features an image of the Tribute in Lights memorial at the World Trade Center. The back of the card includes a photograph of Samaniego, printed text: "Carlos A. Samaniego | Septiembre 11, 2001," and the passage Philippians 4:8–9, in Spanish. Two cards are taped side-by-side.
Prayer card created in memory of Carlos Alberto Samaniego. The front of the card features an image of the Tribute in Lights memorial at the World Trade Center. The back of the card includes a photograph of Samaniego, printed text: "Carlos A. Samaniego | Septiembre 11, 2001," and the passage Philippians 4:8–9, in Spanish. Two cards are taped side-by-side.
Historical Notes
Born in Asunción, Paraguay, Carlos Samaniego immigrated to the United States at the age of 20. He moved to New York, settling in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens. Outside of work, Carlos enjoyed bike riding, shopping, and baking, especially cookies. He was employed as a broker assistant at Cantor Fitzgerald. On September 11, Carlos was at work on the 104th floor of the North Tower. He was 29 years old.
Born in Asunción, Paraguay, Carlos Samaniego immigrated to the United States at the age of 20. He moved to New York, settling in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens. Outside of work, Carlos enjoyed bike riding, shopping, and baking, especially cookies. He was employed as a broker assistant at Cantor Fitzgerald. On September 11, Carlos was at work on the 104th floor of the North Tower. He was 29 years old.
