Steinbach Signed 9/11 Tribute Firefighter Nutcracker Music Box

Limited edition and signed, this nutcracker is a tribute made by Steinbach in 2002 (made in Germany).  This is clearly a firefighter tribute. It features a music box, which is the hose coil hanging from his hand.

God Bless America Clock

Tribute clock with label stating portion of the proceeds donated to families of the victims of 9/11.

IceGators Hockey Jersey 9/11 Tribute

Louisiana IceGators 9/11 tribute hockey jersey.

Swarovski The Brave Heart Pin

Swarovski's Brave Heart Pin was created as a tribute to the courageous men and women who gave their lives to save others during the tragic events of September 11th, 2001.

Swarovski goes on to state that they will donate $100,000 from the sales of these pins to the September 11th Fund, which was established by United Way and the New York Community Trust.  Another example of "corporate curating," and a company creating a product and tying it to 9/11, forever connecting themselves to this event and its material culture impact.  Overall, great example of the impact of 9/11 and its use for driving consumerism.

Lucien Piccard Watch: Love, Peace and Hope

Tribute watch with a message of peace...inspired by 9/11...offered/accessible to "everyone at affordable price points."

Love, Peace, and Hope by Udi Behr for Lucien Piccard A Watch with a Message that Withstands the Test of Time

A F LOVE, PEACE, AND HOPE BY UDI BEHR FOR LUCIEN PICCARD LOVE, PEACE, AND HOPE BY UDI BEHR FOR LUCIEN PICCARD Love, Peace, and Hope by Udi Behr for Lucien Piccard promotes peace during times of international tension. (PRNewsFoto)[AG] NEW YORK, ... 

• Love, Peace, and Hope by Udi Behr for Lucien Piccard promotes peace during times of international tension. (PRNewsFoto)[AG] NEW YORK, NY USA ...

    NEW YORK, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- New York City intermixes a multitude of
 cultures, living together in one city. In this tradition, Love, Peace, and
 Hope by Udi Behr, effectively relays this everlasting message of resilience,
 optimism, and determination of the human spirit that is blind to all colors,
 religions, and creeds.
     Unlike traditional timepieces, Love, Peace, and Hope by Udi Behr combines
 the high-quality craftsmanship of a Swiss made watch, with designs that were
 born in New York City, by designer and Tribeca resident, Udi Behr. For spring,
 the collection introduces three new colors: light pink, camel and baby blue.
 These watches are accessible to everyone at affordable price points in various
 styles: with stainless steel and enamel, diamond bezels, and diamond pave
 face. Soft colors with a strong message, Love, Peace, and Hope by Udi Behr
 symbolizes the timeless belief that there is always "A time for love," "A time
 for peace," and "A time for hope." After all, one could never have too much
 love, peace, and hope.
     Right now, our country is pending a war and there is need to spread a
 message of peace. A peace sign, a heart, and a ribbon engraved with a
 commanding message of "Love, Peace, and Hope" emanates what can only be seen
 in the eye of the beholder and in the heart.
     Love, Peace, and Hope by Udi Behr for Lucien Piccard is a collection of
 timepieces established two years ago by renowned jewelry designer Udi Behr.
 Inspired by a moving letter from his daughter to the survivors of 9/11, Udi
 developed this accessory with an everlasting significance to its design and
 function. "It's important to always have hope, dream of peace, and to love,"
 says Udi Behr, "this is how I live my life and its what shines through in my
 designs."
     Udi's commitment to changing the world for the better surpasses just
 designing. He devotes much of his time to working with charities inspired by
 the ideals of "Love, Peace, and Hope." A percentage of the proceeds from his
 watches are donated to charity and he has been involved with Ground Hero Kids,
 God Love we Deliver, Gay Men's Health Crisis, Aids Awareness and the Fight
 Against Breast Cancer.
     Love, Peace, and Hope by Udi Behr watches are available at Saks Fifth
 Avenue and Bloomingdales.
 
 

SOURCE  Love, Peace and Hope by Udi Behr for Lucien Piccard

Tiffany New York Stock Exchange Coin

Interesting tribute/commemorative object and another great example of corporate influence and curating of 9/11.  Featuring Tiffany and the New York Stock Exchange, two iconic NYC companies, tied to 9/11 forever by a coin.
 
Description: This Tiffany & Co. commemorative medallion was given to members of the New York Stock Exchange in memory of the attack on 9/11. Tiffany & Co. commissioned this medallion to be made for the members of the NYSE & was never sold as a retail item. On the front is the inscription "Let Freedom Ring" with the NYSE columns & the red white & blue colors. On the back are the words " We Will Never Forget September 11, 2001. The coin is approx 3 inches in diameter, 3/16 thick & weighs approx 155 grams. Dated 2002.

AFX FX-95 911 Tribute Street Helmet

This 9/11 tribute helmet from 2011 is a great example of the continued impact of 9/11.  9/11 is a brand in itself, driving sales.  Also, this is another example of "corporate curating," where a company is making their mark in history through the production of this object.

From a Press Release (http://www.afxhelmets.com/resources/pdfs/FX-95_911_PRESS_RELEASE.pdf):
FX-95 911 TRIBUTE STREET HELMET
Based on the new for 2011 AFX FX-95 street helmet, this special limited edition helmet was made available in a one time production run of 911 pieces. Each helmet is individually serial numbered and comes with a deluxe carrying bag and certificate of authenticity.

Distributed In America by Parts Unlimited
To find a Parts Unlimited dealer near you, log onto www.parts-unlimited.com or www.afxhelmets.com
SUG. RETAIL
$139.95

C E R T I F I C A T E of AU T H E N T I C I T Y
Thank you for purchasing one of our Limited Edition FX-95 9-11 tribute helmets. Only 911 of these helmets will be produced to mark the 10th anniversary of September 11,2001. Each helmet is uniquely numbered from 1 to 911, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of every helmet will be donated to the 9-11 charity www.tuesdayschildren.org.

In prayer and remembrance, our hearts go out to the victims and families affected by the terrorist acts of September 11th, 2001. Please take a moment to remember the thousands of innocent people who paid the ultimate price for freedom. Our prayers are always with them.

NASCAR Unites: I Will Join the 9/11 Tribute Movement Hat

Kevin Harvick signed NASCAR Unites hat. This hat is tied to the past campaign by Nascar around the 10th Anniversary of 9/11.  As the article below points out, this NASCAR tribute was over the top and probably in poor taste.  No matter your opinion, this hat and campaign are further examples of the use of 9/11 for driving consumption and being monetized by companies.  This is also an example of corporate curating.  NACAR basically put their own spin and stamp on the 10th Anniversary of September 11th.

NASCAR Races to the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, Crosses Line?

Posted by Abe Sauer on September 9, 2011 03:01 PM

The "scandal" of whether or not NASCAR drivers failed to take advantage of an invite from President Obama for political reasons has largely blown over.
But one event NASCAR is certainly not failing to take advantage of: The 10th anniversary of 9/11.
NASCAR has made sure that the cars for the September 11 race are unmistakably "honoring our heroes."
NASCAR is leveraging its NASCAR Unites charity arm to head its 9/11 campaign which aims to, amongst fundraising, send 10,000 e-postcards to 9/11 first responders.
ITS NASCAR Unites site is the web portal through which fans can sign up to volunteer at the NASCAR Richmond International Raceway at Saturday's (Sept. 10) race event, part of NASCAR's commitment to the 9/11 Day of Service which aims to get Americans to volunteer for charity in remembrance.
NASCAR's volunteer "opportunities" include such noble endeavors as "passing out American flags at the gates" and "collecting donations for NASCAR Unites bands." (Bands available for your $5 donation. "A handling fee of $1.90 will be applied at checkout.")

To promote its NASCAR Unites brand campaign, the organization has created 30 to 90 second "I will" 9/11 tribute commercials featuring NASCAR drivers and ordinary schmoes talking about what they will do in memory of the event.

Driver Greg Biffle cuts to the heart of the matter of what he will be doing "to remember" the day: "I will race with the special paint scheme in the NASCAR race on September 10th to honor our heroes." Biffle will also go the extra mile, as his number 16 car is sponsored by 3M for "Honoring Our Heroes."
The US Army-sponsored car will be painted with the 75 names of the U.S. Army Pentagon victims as well as a "We Will Never Forget" logo. A number of other cars will carry 9/11 theme paint jobs. David Gilliland’s No. 34 "Tunnel to Towers Foundation Ford" will commemorate 9/11 with "a ghosted '3' next to the No. 34 on the door to represent the 343 firefighters who died in the attack."

In the week before the Sept. 10 race, NASCAR held an event at New York's Ground Zero where one of the specially painted cars was unveiled. For extra impact, NASCAR even got New York firefighters and police to legitimize the PR stunt. Appropriating Ground Zero for car reveals is something NASCAR has been doing for a while now.

NASCAR (and its partners) really did leave no 9/11-honoring stone left. To recognize the anniversary of the attacks, ABC and radio broadcaster MRN will observe a moment of silence during laps 9 to 11.

NASCAR also created a "Ground Zero" gallery section of its website, hosting numerous random photos of the New York location, even though none of those photos have anything to do with NASCAR. How divorced is this NASCAR gallery from NASCAR itself? One of the photos is of "Burn a Koran Day" Pastor Terry Jones visiting Ground Zero to protest the planned nearby mosque and community center.
After viewing the gallery, surf over to the "NASCAR Library Collection" and pick up "Why Wait?" a book which recounts the "inspirational conversation" between a man and Captain Jason Dahl just before Dahl's death in the 9/11 attacks and the author's "mission to bring Dahl's son to his first NASCAR® race to meet his idol, Jeff Gordon."
Now, you might argue that it's all a patriotic, touching tribute to 9/11 and not a commercial endeavor. Check out the "Honoring Our Heroes" section of NASCAR's online shop, where, among other 9/11 items, you can purchase a Tony Stewart 9/11 Can Cooler — a patriotic way to keep your beer cold and honor the fallen.

No, it's not a cheap "can cozy," this is a classy memorial "cooler" that any family affected by the events of 9/11 should be touched to be honored by.
It may be well-intentioned, but sorry NASCAR — it crosses the line.

Racecar Commemorating 9/11 Unveiled

By Helena Zhu
Epoch Times Staff Created: September 1, 2009 Last Updated: September 3, 2009

Related articles: United States » New York City

REMEMBER THIS: Both wearing 9/11 memorial shirts, NASCAR driver Benny Gordon (L Front), 9/11 Memorial President Joe Daniel (R Middle), and other launch the 9/11 race car near Ground Zero. (Aloysio Santos/The Epoch Times)

Advertisement

NEW YORK—A custom-designed car commemorating 9/11 victims was unveiled on Monday near Ground Zero by representatives from NASCAR and others. The patriotic star-studded $100,000 Ford Fusion will compete at the upcoming NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Richmond, VA on September 11.

NASCAR racing star Benny Gordon, co-owner of the car, will be racing the car on Richmond International Raceway. He was ranked as the seventh best professional driver in the world by National Speed Sports News in 2008, USAR Pro Cup Champion in 2005, and Rookie of the Year in 2003.

“I consider it a real honor to race this car in commemoration of 9/11,” said Gordon in a news release. “I hope that racing this car will not just be a way to mark the anniversary, but will help remind others that we have an obligation to remember.”

The black, blue, and white car bears an inscription “Always Remember” and a 9/11 logo for the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. The car will be racing as No. 72.

At the launching ceremony on Monday, 9/11 Memorial President Joe Daniel, Gordon, 9/11 Memorial board and family members, 9/11 survivors, and representatives from Fire Department and Port Authority Police Department signed on the inside of the car’s hood in commemoration.

“I hope that [the car] will help re-awaken a spirit of unity that was so important in the aftermath of the attacks, because that sense of togetherness helped carry us through those dark days,” said Anthoula Katsimatides, 9/11 Memorial board member and family member. She lost her 31-year-old brother, John, who was working in the North Tower.

New York Fire Department retired Lieutenant Mickey Kross, who is 9/11 First Responder and survivor, will present the American flag that was flowing over ground zero to fly at the racetrack.

Gordon said that he hopes NASCAR's popularity and the paint job will attract more support for the planned $610-million memorial and museum.

The National September 11 Memorial and Museum is the nonprofit corporation designated to manage the design, fundraising, programs, and operation of the memorial and museum, which will take up eight of the 16 acres of the World Trade Center site.

It will remember the nearly 3,000 people who died in the attacks on February 26, 1993 and September 11, 2001. Designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker, two pools will be located in the footprints of the original Twin Towers.

Another way to support, he said, is to participate in a “text to remember” fundraising and awareness program. By texting “WTC” to 30644, the general public will be able to add their name to an honor roll on the 9/11 Web site, www.national911memorial.org, in commemoration of the victims. An optional $5 donation will also be offered.

Gifford Ice Cream 9/11 Tribute: Stars & Stripes Serving Those Who Serve

A tribute example that was shared with me:

I have a somewhat curious "artifact" of my WTC volunteer experience.  This may sound a bit weird...it is actually a pint of Gifford's of Maine ice cream called "Serving Those Who Serve" which was dispensed at the Salvation Army big tent on Murray and West.  The pints were in the food service area and workers could just grab one and have some.  Eventually, we volunteers were permitted to bring some home.  
 

It is vanilla with pieces of red and blue "Stars and Stripes" candy and red swirls.  I just took a look at it yesterday since having put it in there, and about a half inch has evaporated.   

 

The ice cream was created by Gifford's specifically for the 9/11 effort.  I reached out to them yesterday to inquire about this.  Their rep sent me a link with some photos of the ice cream being brought to NYC and DC and being served by the Gifford family.  So I'm passing that link to you for your reference.  https://www.dropbox.com/sh/36anbek0no0gxev/fYYTGPtKu-#/