Bookmark
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.1149.4
Dimensions: 6.5 in X 2.25 in
Dimensions (Metric): 16.51 cm X 5.715 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 16.51 cm X 5.715 cm
Source: Haydee Cecilia Icaza-Lillo
Credit Line: Gift of Haydee Cecilia Icaza-Lillo
Description
Memorial bookmark created in memory of Carlos R. Lillo. The bookmark includes a photograph and printed text: "Carlos Lillo." The reverse side of the bookmark includes the poem titled "Always Create Your Own Dreams and Live Life to the Fullest" by Susan Polis Schutz. A yellow tassel is attached to the top of the bookmark.
Memorial bookmark created in memory of Carlos R. Lillo. The bookmark includes a photograph and printed text: "Carlos Lillo." The reverse side of the bookmark includes the poem titled "Always Create Your Own Dreams and Live Life to the Fullest" by Susan Polis Schutz. A yellow tassel is attached to the top of the bookmark.
Historical Notes
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Carlos Lillo moved to New York City with his family at age 14. He lived in North Babylon, Long Island, with his wife, Haydee Cecilia. In his 16-year career in emergency medical services, Carlos helped deliver 36 babies—one mother chose to name her son after him. On September 11, Paramedic Lillo responded to the South Tower with the FDNY’s EMS Battalion 49. He was 37 years old.
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Carlos Lillo moved to New York City with his family at age 14. He lived in North Babylon, Long Island, with his wife, Haydee Cecilia. In his 16-year career in emergency medical services, Carlos helped deliver 36 babies—one mother chose to name her son after him. On September 11, Paramedic Lillo responded to the South Tower with the FDNY’s EMS Battalion 49. He was 37 years old.
