Granite Fragment, Recovered
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2009.285.2
Dimensions: 1.25 in X 2 in X 2 in
Dimensions (Metric): 3.175 cm X 5.08 cm X 5.08 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 3.175 cm X 5.08 cm X 5.08 cm
Source: Peter Lynch
Credit Line: Gift of the family of PAPD Officer James F. Lynch
Description
Recovered granite fragment from the South Tower of the World Trade Center, given to the family of James Francis Lynch. The fragment was recovered near his body.
Recovered granite fragment from the South Tower of the World Trade Center, given to the family of James Francis Lynch. The fragment was recovered near his body.
Historical Notes
James Lynch was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and lived in Woodbridge. He had a teenage son. James was a fishing enthusiast who held a charter boat captain’s license and was active in a local boat association. A 22-year veteran of the PAPD, on September 11, Officer Lynch was recovering from surgery. He left home and responded to his command at the World Trade Center. He was 47 years old.
James Lynch was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and lived in Woodbridge. He had a teenage son. James was a fishing enthusiast who held a charter boat captain’s license and was active in a local boat association. A 22-year veteran of the PAPD, on September 11, Officer Lynch was recovering from surgery. He left home and responded to his command at the World Trade Center. He was 47 years old.
