Utility Belt, Recovered
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2021.26.3
Dimensions: 2.75 in X 8 in X 40 in
Dimensions (Metric): 6.985 cm X 20.32 cm X 101.6 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 6.985 cm X 20.32 cm X 101.6 cm
Source: Leslie (Ana) Jager
Credit Line: Gift of Leslie (Ana) Jager
Description
Recovered utility belt belonging to Yamel Josefina Merino. The belt is black with attached clips and pouches for carrying supplies.
Recovered utility belt belonging to Yamel Josefina Merino. The belt is black with attached clips and pouches for carrying supplies.
Historical Notes
Queens native Yamel Merino lived in Yonkers, New York, with her eight-year-old son. At the ambulance company MetroCare, she rose from the transport division to be an emergency medical technician. She hoped to continue her education to become a nurse. On September 11, Yamel was providing medical assistance outside the South Tower when it collapsed. She was 24 years old.
Queens native Yamel Merino lived in Yonkers, New York, with her eight-year-old son. At the ambulance company MetroCare, she rose from the transport division to be an emergency medical technician. She hoped to continue her education to become a nurse. On September 11, Yamel was providing medical assistance outside the South Tower when it collapsed. She was 24 years old.
