Key Chain
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.1443.4
Dimensions: 3.625 in X 1.75 in X 0.25 in
Dimensions (Metric): 9.2075 cm X 4.445 cm X 0.635 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 9.2075 cm X 4.445 cm X 0.635 cm
Source: Nancy Kumpel
Credit Line: Gift of the Kumpel Family in memory of Firefighter Kenneth B. Kumpel
Description
Key chain from the German-American Steuben Parade in New York City belonging to Kenneth Bruce Kumpel.
Key chain from the German-American Steuben Parade in New York City belonging to Kenneth Bruce Kumpel.
Historical Notes
Kenneth Kumpel was born in Schenectady, New York. A handyman, he often worked on the Cornwall home where he lived with his wife, Nancy, and their two sons. He also spent free time on the Hudson River in the family boat, known as Batboat. A 10-year FDNY veteran, Kenneth was a member of Ladder Company 25. On September 11, Firefighter Kumpel and his unit responded to the Twin Towers. He was 42 years old.
Kenneth Kumpel was born in Schenectady, New York. A handyman, he often worked on the Cornwall home where he lived with his wife, Nancy, and their two sons. He also spent free time on the Hudson River in the family boat, known as Batboat. A 10-year FDNY veteran, Kenneth was a member of Ladder Company 25. On September 11, Firefighter Kumpel and his unit responded to the Twin Towers. He was 42 years old.
