Bracelet
- Description
- Metal memorial bracelet created in memory of James Marcel Cartier. The bracelet is engraved: "James Marcel Cartier | Always In My Heart | 9-11-01 WTC 2." A small American flag is printed to the left of the name.
- Historical Notes
- James Cartier, a lifelong resident of Queens, lived with his brother, one of his six siblings, in Astoria. James belonged to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 3 and became an active member of its motorcycle club. He worked as an electrician for P.E. Stone. On September 11, James was working on a project at Aon Corporation on the South Tower’s 92nd floor. He was 26 years old.
Curator's Comment
Building on a tradition begun during the Vietnam War era to remember American prisoners of war and those missing in action, bracelets bearing the names of victims emerged after 9/11 as a way to honor those killed in the attacks. Some bracelets also bear personal inscriptions and images, including the American flag, the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, and insignia reflecting a victim’s status as a first responder. Whether worn by relatives and friends of the victim or by empathetic strangers, 9/11 memorial bracelets created an intimate connection to individual victims while also communicating a shared sense of loss and compassion.
- Accession Number: C.2012.148.4
- Dimensions: 0.5 in X 3.125 in X 7.25 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 1.27 cm X 7.9375 cm X 18.415 cm
- Source: Jennie Farrell
- Credit Line: Gift of the Cartier family in memory of our son, brother, and uncle, James Marcel Cartier Jennie Ferrell
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