Patch
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.329.9
Dimensions: 4.875 in X 4 in
Dimensions (Metric): 12.3825 cm X 10.16 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 12.3825 cm X 10.16 cm
Source: Rebecca Lee Marchand
Credit Line: Gift of the Marchand family
Description
Alamogordo, New Mexico, Department of Public Safety patch belonging to Alfred Gilles Padre Joseph Marchand. The patch is shaped like a shield with yellow embroidered text: "DEPARTMENT | OF | PUBLIC SAFETY | 1898 | ALAMOGORDO | N.M." The patch includes imagery of a sunset over a mountain region with a large building. Below is a police shield, Maltese fire cross, and the U.S. and New Mexico state flags.
Alamogordo, New Mexico, Department of Public Safety patch belonging to Alfred Gilles Padre Joseph Marchand. The patch is shaped like a shield with yellow embroidered text: "DEPARTMENT | OF | PUBLIC SAFETY | 1898 | ALAMOGORDO | N.M." The patch includes imagery of a sunset over a mountain region with a large building. Below is a police shield, Maltese fire cross, and the U.S. and New Mexico state flags.
Historical Notes
Born in Fargo, North Dakota, Alfred Marchand lived in Alamogordo, New Mexico, with his wife, Rebecca. He had a son and two stepsons. In March 2001, Alfred retired from the local police department he had served for 21 years. That same year, he began working as a flight attendant with United Airlines. On September 11, Alfred was a member of Flight 175’s crew from Boston to Los Angeles. He was 44 years old.
Born in Fargo, North Dakota, Alfred Marchand lived in Alamogordo, New Mexico, with his wife, Rebecca. He had a son and two stepsons. In March 2001, Alfred retired from the local police department he had served for 21 years. That same year, he began working as a flight attendant with United Airlines. On September 11, Alfred was a member of Flight 175’s crew from Boston to Los Angeles. He was 44 years old.
Curator's Comment
Flying was a second career for Alfred Marchand. For 21 years, he worked as a Department of Public Safety officer in New Mexico, rising to the rank of lieutenant and earning multiple commendations. With retirement approaching and a family to support, he researched new careers that could offer good benefits as well as the opportunity for him to travel and continue to provide public service. He decided to join United Airlines in late 2000. The weekend before September 11, Alfred and his wife vacationed in the Boston area. Early Tuesday morning, he reported for crew duty aboard Flight 175.
HIDE
Flying was a second career for Alfred Marchand. For 21 years, he worked as a Department of Public Safety officer in New Mexico, rising to the rank of lieutenant and earning multiple commendations. With retirement approaching and a family to support, he researched new careers that could offer good benefits as well as the opportunity for him to travel and continue to provide public service. He decided to join United Airlines in late 2000. The weekend before September 11, Alfred and his wife vacationed in the Boston area. Early Tuesday morning, he reported for crew duty aboard Flight 175.
HIDE
