MINKAH was named for NANA AKWASI-MINKAH, who paid the ultimate price in the attack on America September 11, 2001. NANA AKWASI-MINKAH, New York, New York, was employed working banquets for Windows on the World, a restaurant atop the World Trade Center's Tower 1. We salute Mr. Akwasi-Minkah, a hero, and name this beauty in his honor.

(Source: Newsday)