Prayer Card
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.288.779
Dimensions: 4 in X 2.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 10.16 cm X 6.35 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 10.16 cm X 6.35 cm
Source: Keith Piaseczny
Credit Line: Gift of Keith Piaseczny
Description
Prayer card created in memory of Kevin J. Pfeifer. The front of the card contains a photograph of Pfeifer wearing his fire helmet with printed text that reads: "FDNY | Lieutenant | Kevin J. Pfeifer | Engine Co. 33." The back of the card is printed text that reads: "In Prayerful Remembrance of | Lieutenant | Kevin J. Pfeifer | FDNY | Engine Co. 33 | Born July 10, 1959 | Died September 11, 2001 | Rescuing those trapped | at the World Trade Center | Greater love than this, no one has, that one lay down his life for his friends. | John 15:13." The corners of the card are curled.
Prayer card created in memory of Kevin J. Pfeifer. The front of the card contains a photograph of Pfeifer wearing his fire helmet with printed text that reads: "FDNY | Lieutenant | Kevin J. Pfeifer | Engine Co. 33." The back of the card is printed text that reads: "In Prayerful Remembrance of | Lieutenant | Kevin J. Pfeifer | FDNY | Engine Co. 33 | Born July 10, 1959 | Died September 11, 2001 | Rescuing those trapped | at the World Trade Center | Greater love than this, no one has, that one lay down his life for his friends. | John 15:13." The corners of the card are curled.
Historical Notes
Brooklyn native Kevin Pfeifer lived in Middle Village, Queens. He was a recreational pilot who had logged 400 hours of flying time and a sailor who often took relatives out on his boat on Jamaica Bay. Kevin worked as a paramedic at St. Vincent’s Hospital and was a lieutenant with FDNY Engine Company 33. On September 11, Lieutenant Pfeifer responded to the North Tower with his unit. He was 42 years old.
Brooklyn native Kevin Pfeifer lived in Middle Village, Queens. He was a recreational pilot who had logged 400 hours of flying time and a sailor who often took relatives out on his boat on Jamaica Bay. Kevin worked as a paramedic at St. Vincent’s Hospital and was a lieutenant with FDNY Engine Company 33. On September 11, Lieutenant Pfeifer responded to the North Tower with his unit. He was 42 years old.
