Flag
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.664.15
Dimensions: 12 in X 16.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 30.48 cm X 41.91 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 30.48 cm X 41.91 cm
Source: Donald and Marcée Robertson
Credit Line: Gift of the Robertson Family in memory of our son Donald W. Robertson, Jr.
Description
Memorial flag created in memory of Donald W. Robertson, Jr. The American flag has handwritten text on its red-and-white stripes that includes the Fireman's Prayer, the scripture passage for John 15:30, personal tributes, and a quotation from the Ten House memorial: "Dedicated to those who fell and to those who carry on | May We Never Forget."
Memorial flag created in memory of Donald W. Robertson, Jr. The American flag has handwritten text on its red-and-white stripes that includes the Fireman's Prayer, the scripture passage for John 15:30, personal tributes, and a quotation from the Ten House memorial: "Dedicated to those who fell and to those who carry on | May We Never Forget."
Historical Notes
New Jersey–born Donald Robertson lived in Rumson with his wife, Karen, and their four children. Donald liked to surf and kayak and enjoyed spending time with his family at the beach. He also played ice hockey and coached his sons’ team. On September 11, Donald was on the North Tower’s 105th floor at Cantor Fitzgerald’s subsidiary eSpeed, where he was a vice president of sales. He was 35 years old.
New Jersey–born Donald Robertson lived in Rumson with his wife, Karen, and their four children. Donald liked to surf and kayak and enjoyed spending time with his family at the beach. He also played ice hockey and coached his sons’ team. On September 11, Donald was on the North Tower’s 105th floor at Cantor Fitzgerald’s subsidiary eSpeed, where he was a vice president of sales. He was 35 years old.
