Patch
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.1443.2
Dimensions: 4 in diameter
Dimensions (Metric): 10.16 cm diameter
Dimensions (Metric): 10.16 cm diameter
Source: Nancy Kumpel
Credit Line: Gift of the Kumpel Family in memory of Firefighter Kenneth B. Kumpel
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
Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) open water diver patch belonging to Kenneth Bruce Kumpel. The circular patch is white, blue, red, and black with embroidered text: "P-A-D-I | Open Water Diver" and with the image of a diver in the center.
Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) open water diver patch belonging to Kenneth Bruce Kumpel. The circular patch is white, blue, red, and black with embroidered text: "P-A-D-I | Open Water Diver" and with the image of a diver in the center.
Historical Notes
Kenneth Kumpel was born in Schenectady, New York. A handyman, he often worked on the Cornwall home where he lived with his wife, Nancy, and their two sons. He also spent free time on the Hudson River in the family boat, known as Batboat. A 10-year FDNY veteran, Kenneth was a member of Ladder Company 25. On September 11, Firefighter Kumpel and his unit responded to the Twin Towers. He was 42 years old.
Kenneth Kumpel was born in Schenectady, New York. A handyman, he often worked on the Cornwall home where he lived with his wife, Nancy, and their two sons. He also spent free time on the Hudson River in the family boat, known as Batboat. A 10-year FDNY veteran, Kenneth was a member of Ladder Company 25. On September 11, Firefighter Kumpel and his unit responded to the Twin Towers. He was 42 years old.
