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Bunker Coat
Description
FDNY-issued bunker coat belonging to Dennis M. Carey, Sr. "Dennis M. Carey" is handwritten inside the coat by the collar.
Historical Notes
Brooklyn-born Dennis Carey lived in Wantagh, Long Island, with his wife, Jean. They had two grown children. Dennis loved to cook at home, following recipes from his 15-year archive of Bon Appétit magazines. A firefighter for nearly 20 years, he had served with FDNY Hazmat Company 1 for seven of them. On September 11, Firefighter Carey responded with his company to the Twin Towers. He was 51 years old.
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  • Accession Number: C.2011.1366.2
  • Dimensions: 34 in X 37 in X 4 in
  • Dimensions (Metric): 86.36 cm X 93.98 cm X 10.16 cm
  • Source: Jean Carey
  • Credit Line: Gift of the Carey family in memory of Dennis M. Carey, Sr.
Keywords
First RespondersNew York City Fire Department (FDNY)Victim Personal PropertyVictims
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