Memorial Card
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2019.139.112
Dimensions: Unavailable
Credit Line: Transferred from the New-York Historical Society
Description
Memorial card created in memory of William Francis Burke, Jr. The card features a photograph of Burke wearing his fire helmet.
Memorial card created in memory of William Francis Burke, Jr. The card features a photograph of Burke wearing his fire helmet.
Historical Notes
Native New Yorker William Burke lived in Manhattan. Billy was a firefighter for more than 20 years and a lifeguard for 25 summers at a Long Island beach. He mentored young firefighters as an instructor at the Fire Academy and later became a captain in FDNY Engine Company 21. On September 11, Captain Burke ordered his unit out of the North Tower while he stayed to assist others. He was 46 years old.
Native New Yorker William Burke lived in Manhattan. Billy was a firefighter for more than 20 years and a lifeguard for 25 summers at a Long Island beach. He mentored young firefighters as an instructor at the Fire Academy and later became a captain in FDNY Engine Company 21. On September 11, Captain Burke ordered his unit out of the North Tower while he stayed to assist others. He was 46 years old.
