Patch
- Description
- Farrell Lines patch belonging to William F. Fallon. The patch is beige with two seahorses framing a central flag. The flag contains a three-masted sailing ship at the top. The bottom of the flag contains a red and blue design with a white cross.
- Historical Notes
- Yonkers, New York native William Fallon lived in Rocky Hill, New Jersey, with his wife, Brenda. The couple had raised a son. William took up running in his forties and was training for a half marathon in Philadelphia on September 16. On September 11, William, a Port Authority general manager, went to work on the North Tower’s 62nd floor. He was 53 years old.
Curator's Comment
This is a patch from the staff uniforms for the New York steamship company Farrell Lines. William worked there from 1976-1983.
- Accession Number: C.2014.524.3
- Dimensions: 2.75 in X 2.75 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 6.985 cm X 6.985 cm
- Source: Brenda Fallon
- Credit Line: Gift of Brenda Carter Fallon
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