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.

North Branch Volunteer Fire Co FIRE HOSE NOZZLE MUG September 11

Tribute fire hose nozzle shaped mug from North Branch Volunteer Fire Co (NY) in memory of September 11 victims (fallen brothers).  Also tribute to anniversary of the company.

Fire department tributes are very common regarding 9/11 material culture, but this mug is unique in shape (but probably not much for function).

ChoiceFire Collectible Fire Trading Cards 9/11 Memorial Set FDNY

ChoiceFire 9/11 10th anniversary memorial set.  This set takes a look at the apparatus that would come to replace what was lost in the 9/11 attacks, while also including what was temporarily assigned to each house. Each set includes 32 cards in a felt-lined box and includes individually numbered certificates of authenticity.

Whitney Houston: 9/11 Tribute CD

Whitney Houston tribute CD.  The package indicates the net proceeds were donated to the police and firefighters disaster relief fund.

Tribute Clock: Freedom Fighters

Tribute clock with fire fighters raising flag at 9/11 site. The packaging indicated a portion of the proceeds from the sale were donated for disaster relief.

Fire Company Brew: Taste the Pride

I always wondered if there was a 9/11 tribute beer out there, and I finally found it.  This Fire Company Brew was created by Philip (PJ) Schrantz, a retired NYC firefighter (Brooklyn).  He relates his story on each bottle and on the package.  Basically, he volunteered at the WTC site (where he lost friends) and when he returned home, he decided to pursue this idea as a way to give back.  The packaging and bottle relate that a portion of the proceeds benefit fire, police and volunteer construction workers.  The packaging also gives more specifics on the organizations being supported.  The beer was brewed at Matt Brewing Company in Utica (NY).  There is a website listed too, www.firecompanybrew.com, which is not active.   

Acme Sound Magnet: 9/11 Tribute

 

ACME Sound Magnet featuring 9/11 tribute with firefighters raising flag at WTC site. Magnet plays God Bless America.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale were donation to United Way's September 11th Fund.

FDNY Fire Fighter Action Figure

 

 

Highly detailed special 911 tribute FDNY firefighter action figure from 2001.  The figure is dedicated to Bob Jalbert, UA Flight 175 and those who have friends and family affected by the events of September 11th. 

Champion Song: September 11th Fund

Here is a tribute song, "Champion," from Oleander.  All the profits from the sale of the song were donated to the September 11th Fund, which is printed on the CD and CD case.  The CD case features the American flag and a group of firefighters.

FDNY Rescue Heroes Toy

Billy Blazes FDNY Rescue Heroes special tribute and figure.  This toy is branded Fire Department of NY, and even features a letter on the package from the head of FDNY.  The letter speaks about the partnership between Toys R Us and FDNY, and the proceeds from the sale of this toy being donated to the FDNY's Education Fund (right on the front package too).  This toy again demonstrates the impact of 9/11 on all areas of material culture.  Furthermore, it is clear that 9/11 is the call action for purchasing/consuming this toy. This really is an amazing example, and something people will look back on in 100 years as documentation of the importance and impact of September 11th.

The Call of Duty Comic Series: 9/11 Reaction

The Call of Duty was a series of short-lived Marvel Comics series featuring firefighters and emergency service workers dealing with paranormal phenomena in the Marvel Universe.

It was conceived in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and consists of three limited series (Call of Duty: The Brotherhood #1-6, by Chuck Austen and David Finch; Call of Duty: The Precinct #1-5, by Bruce Jones and Tom Mandrake; Call of Duty: The Wagon #1-4 by Chuck Austen and Danijel Zezelj) and a short unsuccessful run as an ongoing series in 2002-2003, that lasted four issues (by Chuck Austen and Pat Olliffe).

America Rising: United We Stand

A striking poster tribute to 9/11 showing a firefighter with the phrase "America Rising United We Stand." The poster was printed by Mead and also has the jostens logo.

Special Edition Rescue Heroes Toy

Billy Blaze toy, part of the Rescue Heroes action figures. Special edition example that incorporates American flag on the figure in recognition of true heroes like fire fighters, medics, etc. This toy was introduced after 9/11 and can be directly attributed to the event.