Button
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.288.1045
Dimensions: 3.5 in diameter
Dimensions (Metric): 8.89 cm diameter
Dimensions (Metric): 8.89 cm diameter
Source: Keith Piaseczny
Credit Line: Gift of Keith Piaseczny
Description
Memorial button created in memory of James Kenneth Samuel, Jr. The button depicts a photograph of Samuel and printed text: "In Loving Memory of James K. Samuel | September 11, 2001." Handwritten on the button is text: "Love Aunt Barb Hastings, NE." The border of the button is an American flag.
Memorial button created in memory of James Kenneth Samuel, Jr. The button depicts a photograph of Samuel and printed text: "In Loving Memory of James K. Samuel | September 11, 2001." Handwritten on the button is text: "Love Aunt Barb Hastings, NE." The border of the button is an American flag.
Historical Notes
New Brunswick, New Jersey, native James Samuel lived in Hoboken. A commodities trader at Carr Futures, he drove a silver Porsche sports car and enjoyed fine dining and golf outings with friends. On September 10, James and his girlfriend, Jackie, attended a Michael Jackson concert. The next day, James arrived on the North Tower’s 92nd floor, as usual, by six a.m. He was 29 years old.
New Brunswick, New Jersey, native James Samuel lived in Hoboken. A commodities trader at Carr Futures, he drove a silver Porsche sports car and enjoyed fine dining and golf outings with friends. On September 10, James and his girlfriend, Jackie, attended a Michael Jackson concert. The next day, James arrived on the North Tower’s 92nd floor, as usual, by six a.m. He was 29 years old.
