Award
- Description
- Replica of the Fred V. Morrone 9/11 Memorial Award, created in memory of Ferdinand V. Morrone. The award is solid glass with engraved text that reads: "Fred V. Morrone | Memorial Award | Inaugural Recipient | The Honorable | Rudolph W. Giuliani | June 2, 2007." The seal for the Airport and Seaport Police is engraved on the bottom of the glass, with a banner below the seal that has "911" engraved on it. The glass award sits on top of a dark marble base with black velvet to grip the bottom of the glass.
- Historical Notes
- Brooklyn-born Ferdinand Morrone, known as Fred, lived in Lakewood, New Jersey. He and his wife, Linda, raised three children. After more than 30 years in law enforcement, he became the PAPD’s director of public safety and superintendent of police and was stationed at Police Headquarters in Jersey City. On September 11, Director Morrone was seen aiding evacuees near the North Tower’s 45th floor. He was 63 years old.
- Accession Number: C.2017.127.1
- Dimensions: 9 in X 4.25 in X 5 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 10.795 cm X 12.7 cm
- Source: Port Authority Police Department (lender)
- Credit Line: Gift of Interport Police (International Airport & Seaport Police)
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