Radio Scanner
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.279.3
Dimensions: 12.5 in X 2.5 in X 2.125 in
Dimensions (Metric): 31.75 cm X 6.35 cm X 5.3975 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 31.75 cm X 6.35 cm X 5.3975 cm
Source: Paula M. McAvoy
Credit Line: Gift of the McAvoy Family
Description
RadioShack brand PRO-75 model handheld radio scanner belonging to John Kevin McAvoy.
RadioShack brand PRO-75 model handheld radio scanner belonging to John Kevin McAvoy.
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.
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.
