Boots, Recovered
- Description
- Recovered pair of FDNY-issued boots belonging to John Kevin McAvoy. The boots are black leather and are coated in dried dust and mud, particularly around the foot.
- Historical Notes
- Brooklyn native John McAvoy lived with his wife, Paula, and their two children in Richmond, Staten Island. A hockey fan, he coached local youth teams. John enjoyed feeding a crowd and was the designated cook at his family’s annual picnic. A firefighter at FDNY Ladder Company 3, Firefighter McAvoy responded to the North Tower on September 11 and last checked in from its 31st floor. He was 47 years old.
- Accession Number: C.2011.279.4
- Dimensions: 13.25 in X 13 in X 5 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 33.655 cm X 33.02 cm X 12.7 cm
- Source: Paula M. McAvoy
- Credit Line: Gift of the McAvoy Family
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