Prayer Card
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.288.335
Dimensions: 4.375 in X 2.625 in
Dimensions (Metric): 11.1125 cm X 6.6675 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 11.1125 cm X 6.6675 cm
Source: Keith Piaseczny
Credit Line: Gift of Keith Piaseczny
Keywords
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
First Responders
Memorialization
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
Paramedics
Victims
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
First Responders
Memorialization
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
Paramedics
Victims
Description
Prayer card created in memory of Carlos R. Lillo. The front of the card features a photograph of Lillo and his name, misspelled as "Lillio." The back of the card includes an image of an FDNY memorial logo as well as printed text: "In Loving Memory of | Carlos Lillio | September 11, 2001" and the Duty Prayer.
Prayer card created in memory of Carlos R. Lillo. The front of the card features a photograph of Lillo and his name, misspelled as "Lillio." The back of the card includes an image of an FDNY memorial logo as well as printed text: "In Loving Memory of | Carlos Lillio | September 11, 2001" and the Duty Prayer.
Historical Notes
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Carlos Lillo moved to New York City with his family at age 14. He lived in North Babylon, Long Island, with his wife, Haydee Cecilia. In his 16-year career in emergency medical services, Carlos helped deliver 36 babies—one mother chose to name her son after him. On September 11, Paramedic Lillo responded to the South Tower with the FDNY’s EMS Battalion 49. He was 37 years old.
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Carlos Lillo moved to New York City with his family at age 14. He lived in North Babylon, Long Island, with his wife, Haydee Cecilia. In his 16-year career in emergency medical services, Carlos helped deliver 36 babies—one mother chose to name her son after him. On September 11, Paramedic Lillo responded to the South Tower with the FDNY’s EMS Battalion 49. He was 37 years old.
