Medal
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.24.14
Dimensions: 3.5 in X 1.75 in X 0.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 8.89 cm X 4.445 cm X 1.27 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 8.89 cm X 4.445 cm X 1.27 cm
Source: Lourdes LeBron
Credit Line: Gift of Lourdes LeBron, Waleska Martinez's sister, and on behalf of Waleska's family members, in her memory
Description
Medal belonging to Waleska Martinez. The medal is for La Ruta del Corazón Criollo ("the route to the Heart of Creole") in Caguas, Puerto Rico. La Ruta is a self-guided walking tour to museums and places of interest related to the history of Puerto Rican people and their culture.
Medal belonging to Waleska Martinez. The medal is for La Ruta del Corazón Criollo ("the route to the Heart of Creole") in Caguas, Puerto Rico. La Ruta is a self-guided walking tour to museums and places of interest related to the history of Puerto Rican people and their culture.
Historical Notes
Waleska Martinez was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico. After earning her bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1986, she moved to New York for an intensive English course, later settling in New Jersey. She joined the U.S. Census Bureau and rose to become a supervisor. On September 11, she and a coworker, Marion Britton, boarded Flight 93 for a seminar in San Francisco. Waleska was 37 years old.
Waleska Martinez was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico. After earning her bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1986, she moved to New York for an intensive English course, later settling in New Jersey. She joined the U.S. Census Bureau and rose to become a supervisor. On September 11, she and a coworker, Marion Britton, boarded Flight 93 for a seminar in San Francisco. Waleska was 37 years old.
