Ribbon
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2010.348.4
Dimensions: 7.25 in X 2.5 in X 0.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 18.415 cm X 6.35 cm X 1.27 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 18.415 cm X 6.35 cm X 1.27 cm
Source: John and Veronica Roberts
Credit Line: Gift of John and Veronica Roberts, Parents of F.F. Michael Edward Roberts I, Engine 214
Description
Memorial ribbon created in memory of Michael E. Roberts. "Champions of Courage, " "Our Own Hero," "'Nut House' E-214 L-111," and "Michael Roberts FDNY" are printed on the green and white ribbons in gold-colored text. The ribbons are attached with a small cut-out photograph of Roberts wearing his fire helmet and a small gold-colored metal Irish Claddagh pin.
Memorial ribbon created in memory of Michael E. Roberts. "Champions of Courage, " "Our Own Hero," "'Nut House' E-214 L-111," and "Michael Roberts FDNY" are printed on the green and white ribbons in gold-colored text. The ribbons are attached with a small cut-out photograph of Roberts wearing his fire helmet and a small gold-colored metal Irish Claddagh pin.
Historical Notes
Brooklyn-born Michael Roberts lived in Roxbury in Queens. Michael, who was single, often volunteered to cover holiday shifts at FDNY Engine Company 214 so fellow firefighters could be with their families. Michael’s badge number was 6611—the number carried by his father and an uncle before him. On September 11, Firefighter Roberts responded to the Twin Towers. He was 31 years old.
Brooklyn-born Michael Roberts lived in Roxbury in Queens. Michael, who was single, often volunteered to cover holiday shifts at FDNY Engine Company 214 so fellow firefighters could be with their families. Michael’s badge number was 6611—the number carried by his father and an uncle before him. On September 11, Firefighter Roberts responded to the Twin Towers. He was 31 years old.
