Wristwatch, Recovered
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2021.26.6
Dimensions: 1 in X 0.25 in X 4.75 in
Dimensions (Metric): 2.54 cm X 0.635 cm X 12.065 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 2.54 cm X 0.635 cm X 12.065 cm
Source: Leslie (Ana) Jager
Credit Line: Gift of Leslie (Ana) Jager
Description
Recovered wristwatch belonging to Yamel Josefina Merino. The watch has a dark-colored fabric strap which has torn from the watch on one side. The watch is dusty, and the time stopped at 10:05.
Recovered wristwatch belonging to Yamel Josefina Merino. The watch has a dark-colored fabric strap which has torn from the watch on one side. The watch is dusty, and the time stopped at 10:05.
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.
