Memorial Card
- Description
- Memorial card created in memory of John P. O'Neill. The front of the card features a photograph of O'Neill and printed text: "'For God and Country' | John P. O'Neill | Feb. 6, 1952 Sept. 11, 2001." The back of the card includes an Irish blessing.
- Historical Notes
- Atlantic City, New Jersey, native John O’Neill lived in New York City. He had two children. John spent over 20 years in the FBI, where he tracked terrorists and became the special agent in charge of the National Security Division of its New York office. He retired in 2001. In August, John became Silverstein Properties’ head of World Trade Center security. On September 11, he was at work. He was 49 years old.
- Accession Number: C.2011.261.1
- Dimensions: 4.25 in X 2.5 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 10.795 cm X 6.35 cm
- Source: Mary Galligan
- Credit Line: Gift of Mary E. Galligan
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