Memorial Poster
- Description
- Memorial poster created in memory of Raymond R. York. The poster includes a photograph of York with part of a speech given by York in August, 2001, printed on the left side. Handwritten on the poster is text that reads: "My Brother | F.F. Raymond R. York worked at the "fire zone" on 51st in Rockefeller Center. He taught fire safety to children and families. He hitchiked [sic] downtown 9-11 was killed when the north tower came down. See you in heaven Ray, Love your brother Richie. | Mom, Dad, Brothers, Sisters, wife Joan, Mike 9, Robbie 11, Kristina 14, Kristen 15, will miss him and keep his spirit alive."
- Historical Notes
- Queens native Raymond York lived on Long Island. He and his wife, Joan, had three children, and Raymond also had a daughter from a previous marriage. A member of FDNY Engine Company 285, Firefighter York had been injured in 2000 and was on light duty participating in a children’s fire safety show on September 11. When he heard of the attacks, he responded to the towers. He was 45 years old.
- Accession Number: C.2015.288.577
- Dimensions: 9 in X 11.5 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 29.21 cm
- Source: Keith J. De Cesare
- Credit Line: Gift of Keith Piaseczny
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