T-Shirt
- Description
- Black T-shirt created in memory of Nicholas P. Rossomando. On the left breast of the shirt is a logo and printed text: "VadhalKempo | Karate." On the back of the shirt is printed text: "We Few, We Proud Few | We Band of Brothers | In Loving Memory of | Sensei | Nicky 'Love' Rossomando | FDNY 9-11-01 | Master of Martial Arts | Master of Life."
- Historical Notes
- Brooklyn native Nicholas Rossomando lived in Westerleigh, Staten Island. He was skilled at carpentry and karate—interests he combined by renovating the karate school where he trained. He also enjoyed cooking for his girlfriend, Tammi, her son, and coworkers at FDNY Rescue Company 5. On September 11, Firefighter Rossomando had finished his shift but reported to the towers with his unit. He was 35 years old.
- Accession Number: C.2011.871.17
- Dimensions: 24 in X 31 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 60.96 cm X 78.74 cm
- Source: Donna Mattera
- Credit Line: Gift of the Rossomando Family in memory of Nicholas P. Rossomando
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