Front Piece
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2010.73.3
Dimensions: 2.75 in X 2 in X 0.375 in
Dimensions (Metric): 6.985 cm X 5.08 cm X 0.9525 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 6.985 cm X 5.08 cm X 0.9525 cm
Source: Lucy Virgilio
Credit Line: Gift of Lucy Virgilio, mother of F. F. Lawrence Virgilio
Description
Tribute front piece created in memory of Lawrence Virgilio. The front piece is red with "FDNY | SQ. 18" painted in white and gold.
Tribute front piece created in memory of Lawrence Virgilio. The front piece is red with "FDNY | SQ. 18" painted in white and gold.
Historical Notes
A native of Woodside, Queens, Lawrence Virgilio lived in nearby Sunnyside with his girlfriend, Abigail. Before becoming an FDNY firefighter, Lawrence had studied ballet and performed in community theater. He enjoyed rock climbing and deep-sea diving and had twice run the New York City Marathon. On September 11, Firefighter Virgilio of Squad 18 responded to the North Tower with his unit. He was 38 years old.
A native of Woodside, Queens, Lawrence Virgilio lived in nearby Sunnyside with his girlfriend, Abigail. Before becoming an FDNY firefighter, Lawrence had studied ballet and performed in community theater. He enjoyed rock climbing and deep-sea diving and had twice run the New York City Marathon. On September 11, Firefighter Virgilio of Squad 18 responded to the North Tower with his unit. He was 38 years old.
