Medal
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.1154.19
Dimensions: 9 in X 3 in X 0.375 in
Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 7.62 cm X 0.9525 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 7.62 cm X 0.9525 cm
Source: Vasile Poptean
Credit Line: Gift of the Poptean Family in honor of our son, brother, uncle, Joshua Iosua Poptean
Description
Commemorative medal given to the family of Joshua Iosua Poptean. The medal is gold-colored and hangs from a red, white, and blue ribbon. "United We Stand | September 11, 2001" is printed on the medal with an image of an American flag in the center.
Commemorative medal given to the family of Joshua Iosua Poptean. The medal is gold-colored and hangs from a red, white, and blue ribbon. "United We Stand | September 11, 2001" is printed on the medal with an image of an American flag in the center.
Historical Notes
As a youth in his native Romania, Joshua Poptean trained as a horse jockey. In his teens, he came to the United States with his family. As an adult, Joshua lived in North Flushing, Queens, and was a project manager for Bronx Builders. On September 11, Joshua was with colleagues on the North Tower’s 107th floor, meeting with Windows on the World staff about a project. He was 37 years old.
As a youth in his native Romania, Joshua Poptean trained as a horse jockey. In his teens, he came to the United States with his family. As an adult, Joshua lived in North Flushing, Queens, and was a project manager for Bronx Builders. On September 11, Joshua was with colleagues on the North Tower’s 107th floor, meeting with Windows on the World staff about a project. He was 37 years old.
