Prayer Card
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.288.350
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
Description
Prayer card created in memory of Jose Nicolas De Peña. The front of the card is an illustration of Saint Jude with text: "Keep Us in God's Love | as We Wait for | The Mercy of Jesus | (Jude, 21)." The back of the card features a photograph of De Peña with printed text: "Jose Nicolas De Peña | Nacio 23 de Marzo de 1959 | Murio 11 de Septiembre del 2001" followed by a poem printed in Spanish.
Prayer card created in memory of Jose Nicolas De Peña. The front of the card is an illustration of Saint Jude with text: "Keep Us in God's Love | as We Wait for | The Mercy of Jesus | (Jude, 21)." The back of the card features a photograph of De Peña with printed text: "Jose Nicolas De Peña | Nacio 23 de Marzo de 1959 | Murio 11 de Septiembre del 2001" followed by a poem printed in Spanish.
Historical Notes
Jose De Peña was born in the Dominican Republic and immigrated to the United States in 1992, settling in New York City. He had two young children. Jose worked at Windows on the World. On September 11, he was at the restaurant on the 106th floor of the North Tower. Jose was 42 years old.
Jose De Peña was born in the Dominican Republic and immigrated to the United States in 1992, settling in New York City. He had two young children. Jose worked at Windows on the World. On September 11, he was at the restaurant on the 106th floor of the North Tower. Jose was 42 years old.
