Medal
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.1044.3
Dimensions: 3.5 in X 1.75 in
Dimensions (Metric): 8.89 cm X 4.445 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 8.89 cm X 4.445 cm
Source: John and Marie Fisher
Credit Line: Gift of the Fisher family in memory of our son, Andrew
Description
Swimming medal belonging to Andrew Fisher. The medal depicts a swimmer wearing goggles. "SWIMMING" is engraved below. The medal is attached to a blue ribbon with a bar pin.
Swimming medal belonging to Andrew Fisher. The medal depicts a swimmer wearing goggles. "SWIMMING" is engraved below. The medal is attached to a blue ribbon with a bar pin.
Historical Notes
Andrew Fisher grew up in Bay Shore, Long Island, and lived in Manhattan. Andrew swam daily at a pool on the Upper East Side and competed in U.S. Masters Swimming races. He worked as a director of sales at Imagine Software. On September 11, Andrew was attending a technology conference at Windows on the World on the North Tower’s 106th floor. He was 42 years old.
Andrew Fisher grew up in Bay Shore, Long Island, and lived in Manhattan. Andrew swam daily at a pool on the Upper East Side and competed in U.S. Masters Swimming races. He worked as a director of sales at Imagine Software. On September 11, Andrew was attending a technology conference at Windows on the World on the North Tower’s 106th floor. He was 42 years old.
Curator's Comment
As a child growing up on Long Island, Andrew Fisher used to swim in his backyard pool. He developed a passion for competitive swimming as an adult, participating in meets as a dedicated member of the Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics (AGUA) Masters Swim Team. After the 9/11 attacks, a scholarship was created in honor of Andrew and fellow AGUA Masters Swim Team member and 9/11 victim Douglas Irgnag. It offers financial support to youths who want to pursue competitive swimming at Asphalt Green.
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As a child growing up on Long Island, Andrew Fisher used to swim in his backyard pool. He developed a passion for competitive swimming as an adult, participating in meets as a dedicated member of the Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics (AGUA) Masters Swim Team. After the 9/11 attacks, a scholarship was created in honor of Andrew and fellow AGUA Masters Swim Team member and 9/11 victim Douglas Irgnag. It offers financial support to youths who want to pursue competitive swimming at Asphalt Green.
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