Description Recovered FDNY-issued bunker pants belonging to John Kevin McAvoy. The pants are black with reflective detailing around the ankles and reinforced quilted knee patches. The pants are dirty, with dried dust and mud around the ankles.
Historical Notes Brooklyn native John McAvoy lived with his wife, Paula, and their two children in Richmond, Staten Island. A hockey fan, he coached local youth teams. John enjoyed feeding a crowd and was the designated cook at his family’s annual picnic. A firefighter at FDNY Ladder Company 3, Firefighter McAvoy responded to the North Tower on September 11 and last checked in from its 31st floor. He was 47 years old.