Letterman Patch
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.272.5
Dimensions: 7.5 in X 6 in
Dimensions (Metric): 19.05 cm X 15.24 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 19.05 cm X 15.24 cm
Source: Joseph and Bridget Hunter
Credit Line: Gift of Bridget & Joseph Hunter
Keywords
First Responders
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
Victim Personal Property
Victim Personal Property: Athletics, Hobbies, and Skills
Victims
First Responders
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
Victim Personal Property
Victim Personal Property: Athletics, Hobbies, and Skills
Victims
Description
Letterman patch belonging to Joseph Gerard Hunter. The letter is a blue, red, and white "S" for South Side High School of Rockville Center, Long Island. A small red megaphone patch is sewn to the center of the letter.
Letterman patch belonging to Joseph Gerard Hunter. The letter is a blue, red, and white "S" for South Side High School of Rockville Center, Long Island. A small red megaphone patch is sewn to the center of the letter.
Historical Notes
Born in Brooklyn, Joseph Hunter lived in South Hempstead, Long Island. As a child living near a firehouse, he staged mock rescue drills with a garden hose and a ladder. As a young man, Joseph volunteered with his local fire department. He joined the FDNY in 1996 and became a member of Squad 288. On September 11, Firefighter Hunter responded to the towers with his unit. He was 31 years old.
Born in Brooklyn, Joseph Hunter lived in South Hempstead, Long Island. As a child living near a firehouse, he staged mock rescue drills with a garden hose and a ladder. As a young man, Joseph volunteered with his local fire department. He joined the FDNY in 1996 and became a member of Squad 288. On September 11, Firefighter Hunter responded to the towers with his unit. He was 31 years old.
