Patch
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.38.3
Dimensions: 4 in X 4 in
Dimensions (Metric): 10.16 cm X 10.16 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 10.16 cm X 10.16 cm
Source: Joan Rudzainis DeMeo
Credit Line: Gift of The DeMeo Family
Description
FDNY Engine 317/Ladder 165 patch belonging to Martin N. DeMeo. The patch is a yellow Maltese cross with black-threaded trim. "ST. ALBANS | SLEEPLESS | Knights" is embroidered in the top and bottom crossbars. In the center of the patch is an embroidered figure of a cartoon-like firefighter with a long red mustache and eyebrows; he wears bunker gear and a black fire helmet. A hose is at his feet, and he is holding up an axe. Flanking the figure are two bright orange flame shapes with "E 317" and "L 165" stitched in black inside the flames.
FDNY Engine 317/Ladder 165 patch belonging to Martin N. DeMeo. The patch is a yellow Maltese cross with black-threaded trim. "ST. ALBANS | SLEEPLESS | Knights" is embroidered in the top and bottom crossbars. In the center of the patch is an embroidered figure of a cartoon-like firefighter with a long red mustache and eyebrows; he wears bunker gear and a black fire helmet. A hose is at his feet, and he is holding up an axe. Flanking the figure are two bright orange flame shapes with "E 317" and "L 165" stitched in black inside the flames.
Historical Notes
Born in Glen Cove, Long Island, Martin DeMeo lived in nearby Farmingville with his wife, Joan, and their two teenage children. Martin was a baseball fan and had collected hundreds of Major League players’ autographs on baseball cards and balls. A 16-year FDNY veteran assigned to Hazmat Company 1, on September 11 Firefighter DeMeo responded with his unit to the World Trade Center. He was 47 years old.
Born in Glen Cove, Long Island, Martin DeMeo lived in nearby Farmingville with his wife, Joan, and their two teenage children. Martin was a baseball fan and had collected hundreds of Major League players’ autographs on baseball cards and balls. A 16-year FDNY veteran assigned to Hazmat Company 1, on September 11 Firefighter DeMeo responded with his unit to the World Trade Center. He was 47 years old.
