Memorial Card
Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: T.2020.1.10
Dimensions: 4.25 in X 2.75 in
Dimensions (Metric): 10.795 cm X 6.985 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 10.795 cm X 6.985 cm
Credit Line: Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Memorial Tribute Archive
Description
Memorial card created in memory of Manuel João DaMota. The front of the card features a photograph of DaMota and his name above a short poem. The back of the card is printed in Spanish with the "Las Huellas" [Footprints in the Sand] poem.
Memorial card created in memory of Manuel João DaMota. The front of the card features a photograph of DaMota and his name above a short poem. The back of the card is printed in Spanish with the "Las Huellas" [Footprints in the Sand] poem.
Historical Notes
Born in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, Manuel DaMota lived in Valley Stream, Long Island. He had three sons and was expecting a fourth child with his wife, Barbara. Employed by Bronx Builders, Manuel was a skilled woodworker and project manager. On September 11, he was with colleagues on the North Tower’s 107th floor, meeting with Windows on the World staff about building a wine room. He was 43 years old.
Born in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, Manuel DaMota lived in Valley Stream, Long Island. He had three sons and was expecting a fourth child with his wife, Barbara. Employed by Bronx Builders, Manuel was a skilled woodworker and project manager. On September 11, he was with colleagues on the North Tower’s 107th floor, meeting with Windows on the World staff about building a wine room. He was 43 years old.
Curator's Comment
This card was left on the N-71 parapet of the North Pool on the 9/11 Memorial for Manuel João DaMota on September 11, 2020.
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This card was left on the N-71 parapet of the North Pool on the 9/11 Memorial for Manuel João DaMota on September 11, 2020.
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