Button
Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: T.2013.17.27
Dimensions: 0.375 in X 3 in
Dimensions (Metric): 0.9525 cm X 7.62 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 0.9525 cm X 7.62 cm
Credit Line: Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Memorial Tribute Archive
Keywords
Anniversary Observance
First Responders
Memorialization
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
Tributes
Victims
Anniversary Observance
First Responders
Memorialization
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
Tributes
Victims
Description
Memorial button created in memory of Steven Joseph Bates and left at the 9/11 Memorial. The button depicts a photograph of Bates with his dog, Samantha.
Memorial button created in memory of Steven Joseph Bates and left at the 9/11 Memorial. The button depicts a photograph of Bates with his dog, Samantha.
Historical Notes
Born in East Meadow, Long Island, Steven Bates lived with his girlfriend of 10 years, Joan, in Glendale, Queens. During 18 years with the FDNY, Steven—whose mother died when he was 15—came to regard firehouse friends as family. At Engine Company 235, Steven was known for cooking his specialty dish, sauerbraten. On September 11, Lieutenant Bates responded to the World Trade Center. He was 42 years old.
Born in East Meadow, Long Island, Steven Bates lived with his girlfriend of 10 years, Joan, in Glendale, Queens. During 18 years with the FDNY, Steven—whose mother died when he was 15—came to regard firehouse friends as family. At Engine Company 235, Steven was known for cooking his specialty dish, sauerbraten. On September 11, Lieutenant Bates responded to the World Trade Center. He was 42 years old.
Curator's Comment
This button was left on the S-6 parapet of the South Pool on the 9/11 Memorial for Steven Joseph Bates on September 11, 2013.
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This button was left on the S-6 parapet of the South Pool on the 9/11 Memorial for Steven Joseph Bates on September 11, 2013.
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