Remembering 1993 Victim Stephen Knapp

Stephen Knapp holds a pair of binoculars on the rooftop of the North Tower in this old photo. The South Tower can be seen off to the left. Aerial views of New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean are seen to the right.
Photograph of Stephen Knapp on the rooftop of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Gift of Knapp family in memory of husband and father, Stephen A. Knapp.

Stephen Knapp lived with his wife, Louise, and their two children on Staten Island, where he was born. Stephen worked at the World Trade Center since its opening and was the Port Authority’s chief maintenance supervisor.

Stephen loved his family, friends and fishing, his family recalled in a tribute. A man who didn't need a lot to make him happy, Stephen enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing on his boat, going to the racetrack or a ballgame. He enjoyed playing with his kids and their friends, and he would often be having just as good a time as the young ones.

On Feb. 26, 1993, Stephen was on his lunch break in the World Trade Center basement when a bomb exploded in the nearby parking garage. He was 47 years old.

By 9/11 Memorial Staff

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