Bracelet
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2013.951.10
Dimensions: 2 in X 3.25 in X 0.75 in
Dimensions (Metric): 5.08 cm X 8.255 cm X 1.905 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 5.08 cm X 8.255 cm X 1.905 cm
Sources: Joao B. Aguiar, Diane B. Aguiar-Rua
Credit Line: Gift of the Aguiar family in memory of our son Joao Aguiar, Jr. (J.J.)
Description
Metal memorial bracelet created in memory of Joao Alberto da Fonseca Aguiar, Jr. The bracelet is engraved: "J.J. Aguiar 30 | 9-11-01 World Trade Center."
Metal memorial bracelet created in memory of Joao Alberto da Fonseca Aguiar, Jr. The bracelet is engraved: "J.J. Aguiar 30 | 9-11-01 World Trade Center."
Historical Notes
New Jersey native Joao Aguiar was born in Red Bank and lived in Hoboken. His passions included sailing catamarans and riding horses. His girlfriend, Lisa, owned a horse farm, and Joao planned to move in with her in 2001. An investment banker at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Joao worked on the South Tower’s 88th floor. On September 11, he was seen on the 76th floor attempting to evacuate. Joao was 30 years old.
New Jersey native Joao Aguiar was born in Red Bank and lived in Hoboken. His passions included sailing catamarans and riding horses. His girlfriend, Lisa, owned a horse farm, and Joao planned to move in with her in 2001. An investment banker at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Joao worked on the South Tower’s 88th floor. On September 11, he was seen on the 76th floor attempting to evacuate. Joao was 30 years old.
Curator's Comment
Building on a tradition begun during the Vietnam War era to remember American prisoners of war and those missing in action, bracelets bearing the names of victims emerged after 9/11 as a way to honor those killed in the attacks. Some bracelets also bear personal inscriptions and images, including the American flag, the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, and insignia reflecting a victim’s status as a first responder. Whether worn by relatives and friends of the victim or by empathetic strangers, 9/11 memorial bracelets created an intimate connection to individual victims while also communicating a shared sense of loss and compassion.
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Building on a tradition begun during the Vietnam War era to remember American prisoners of war and those missing in action, bracelets bearing the names of victims emerged after 9/11 as a way to honor those killed in the attacks. Some bracelets also bear personal inscriptions and images, including the American flag, the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, and insignia reflecting a victim’s status as a first responder. Whether worn by relatives and friends of the victim or by empathetic strangers, 9/11 memorial bracelets created an intimate connection to individual victims while also communicating a shared sense of loss and compassion.
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