Memorial Card
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.288.776
Dimensions: 4.375 in X 2.625 in
Dimensions (Metric): 11.1125 cm X 6.6675 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 11.1125 cm X 6.6675 cm
Source: Keith Piaseczny
Credit Line: Gift of Keith Piaseczny
Description
Memorial card created in memory of Kenneth Bruce Kumpel. The front of the card is a photograph of Kumpel with text printed below the photograph that reads: "Kenneth B. Kumpel | December 30, 1958 | September 11, 2001." The back of the card includes a poem and printed text that reads: "In loving memory of | Kenneth B. Kumpel | December 20, 1958 | September 11, 2001."
Memorial card created in memory of Kenneth Bruce Kumpel. The front of the card is a photograph of Kumpel with text printed below the photograph that reads: "Kenneth B. Kumpel | December 30, 1958 | September 11, 2001." The back of the card includes a poem and printed text that reads: "In loving memory of | Kenneth B. Kumpel | December 20, 1958 | September 11, 2001."
Historical Notes
Kenneth Kumpel was born in Schenectady, New York. A handyman, he often worked on the Cornwall home where he lived with his wife, Nancy, and their two sons. He also spent free time on the Hudson River in the family boat, known as Batboat. A 10-year FDNY veteran, Kenneth was a member of Ladder Company 25. On September 11, Firefighter Kumpel and his unit responded to the Twin Towers. He was 42 years old.
Kenneth Kumpel was born in Schenectady, New York. A handyman, he often worked on the Cornwall home where he lived with his wife, Nancy, and their two sons. He also spent free time on the Hudson River in the family boat, known as Batboat. A 10-year FDNY veteran, Kenneth was a member of Ladder Company 25. On September 11, Firefighter Kumpel and his unit responded to the Twin Towers. He was 42 years old.
