Tribute
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2019.139.122
Dimensions: 5 15/16 in X 9 7/16 in
Dimensions (Metric): 12.7 cm X 22.86 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 12.7 cm X 22.86 cm
Source: The New York Historical (NYH)
Credit Line: Transferred from the New-York Historical Society
Description
Ornament created in memory of Lee S. Fehling. The ornament depicts an American flag with a shield in the center and printed text: "IN MEMORY OF | 9/11/01." In the center of the shield is a Maltese cross with "FDNY" written in the top crossbar and "BEDFORD | STUYVESANT" in the bottom crossbar. In the center is printed text: "ENGINE 235 DIVISION II BATTALION 57 | FIREFIGHTER | LEE | FEHLING." A hook and ladder icon is included in the left crossbar and a fire hydrant in the right crossbar. In the left corner of the ornament is a small newspaper cutout that includes a photograph and printed text: "FF LEE FEHLING | Brooklyn | Div. 11 Bat. 57."
Ornament created in memory of Lee S. Fehling. The ornament depicts an American flag with a shield in the center and printed text: "IN MEMORY OF | 9/11/01." In the center of the shield is a Maltese cross with "FDNY" written in the top crossbar and "BEDFORD | STUYVESANT" in the bottom crossbar. In the center is printed text: "ENGINE 235 DIVISION II BATTALION 57 | FIREFIGHTER | LEE | FEHLING." A hook and ladder icon is included in the left crossbar and a fire hydrant in the right crossbar. In the left corner of the ornament is a small newspaper cutout that includes a photograph and printed text: "FF LEE FEHLING | Brooklyn | Div. 11 Bat. 57."
Historical Notes
Long Island native Lee Fehling lived in Wantagh with his wife, Danielle. They had a four-year-old daughter and were expecting their second child. Lee played the bagpipes in a band and was also skilled at the piano, accordion, saxophone, and clarinet. A firefighter at FDNY’s Engine Company 235, on September 11, Firefighter Fehling was seen heading toward the South Tower. He was 28 years old.
Long Island native Lee Fehling lived in Wantagh with his wife, Danielle. They had a four-year-old daughter and were expecting their second child. Lee played the bagpipes in a band and was also skilled at the piano, accordion, saxophone, and clarinet. A firefighter at FDNY’s Engine Company 235, on September 11, Firefighter Fehling was seen heading toward the South Tower. He was 28 years old.
