Poem
Walking With Pop-Pop
- Description
- Framed poem with photograph belonging to William Wren. The poem is titled "Walking with Pop-Pop" and is printed on decorative paper covered with hand and footprints. A photograph below the poem depicts Wren walking with his granddaughter.
- Historical Notes
- Brooklyn-born William Wren lived in Lynbrook on Long Island with his wife, Patricia. They had raised two sons. William liked to visit art museums and watch televised art history lectures. After retiring from FDNY Ladder Company 166, he became a resident manager of fire safety at the World Trade Center. On September 11, William aided in the evacuation of the towers. He was 61 years old.
Curator's Comment
This framed poem was given to Wren by his son and daughter-in-law.
- Accession Number: C.2011.964.18
- Dimensions: 12 in X 10 in X 1 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 30.48 cm X 25.4 cm X 2.54 cm
- Source: Patricia Wren
- Credit Line: Gift of the Wren family
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