Walkie-Talkie
Photo credit: Jin S. Lee
Accession Number: C.2011.209.1
Dimensions: 8.5 in X 2.25 in X 2.25 in
Dimensions (Metric): 21.59 cm X 5.715 cm X 5.715 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 21.59 cm X 5.715 cm X 5.715 cm
Source: Richard Fern
Credit Line: Gift of Richard Fern, in memory of my co-workers who lost their lives on September 11, 2001
Description
Motorola brand Radius GP 300 model handheld radio or walkie-talkie.
Motorola brand Radius GP 300 model handheld radio or walkie-talkie.
Historical Notes
Richard Fern decided to evacuate from the 84th floor of the South Tower after witnessing people falling from the North Tower. Moments later, hijacked Flight 175 struck the building. Though impeded at times by debris, he quickly made his way down the stairs. During his descent, Fern turned on his two-way radio used for communications between Euro Brokers employees. He heard his coworker David Vera describing the smoky conditions to their security colleague Jerry Banks who was outside the building. Vera asked Banks to send help. After the collapse of the South Tower, Fern again listened to his radio, this time only hearing Banks trying to contact Vera without success.
Richard Fern decided to evacuate from the 84th floor of the South Tower after witnessing people falling from the North Tower. Moments later, hijacked Flight 175 struck the building. Though impeded at times by debris, he quickly made his way down the stairs. During his descent, Fern turned on his two-way radio used for communications between Euro Brokers employees. He heard his coworker David Vera describing the smoky conditions to their security colleague Jerry Banks who was outside the building. Vera asked Banks to send help. After the collapse of the South Tower, Fern again listened to his radio, this time only hearing Banks trying to contact Vera without success.
