Memorial Card
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.288.677
Dimensions: 4.5 in X 2.625 in
Dimensions (Metric): 11.43 cm X 6.6675 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 11.43 cm X 6.6675 cm
Source: Keith Piaseczny
Credit Line: Gift of Keith Piaseczny
Description
Memorial card created in memory of William Francis Burke, Jr. The front of the card features a photograph of Burke wearing his fire helmet. The back of the card includes a printed poem.
Memorial card created in memory of William Francis Burke, Jr. The front of the card features a photograph of Burke wearing his fire helmet. The back of the card includes a printed poem.
Historical Notes
Native New Yorker William Burke lived in Manhattan. Billy was a firefighter for more than 20 years and a lifeguard for 25 summers at a Long Island beach. He mentored young firefighters as an instructor at the Fire Academy and later became a captain in FDNY Engine Company 21. On September 11, Captain Burke ordered his unit out of the North Tower while he stayed to assist others. He was 46 years old.
Native New Yorker William Burke lived in Manhattan. Billy was a firefighter for more than 20 years and a lifeguard for 25 summers at a Long Island beach. He mentored young firefighters as an instructor at the Fire Academy and later became a captain in FDNY Engine Company 21. On September 11, Captain Burke ordered his unit out of the North Tower while he stayed to assist others. He was 46 years old.
