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Georgine Corrigan

**Georgine Rose Corrigan** was an artist. She lived in Hawaii creating Christmas ornaments and dealing in antiques and collectibles. She previously worked for the Bank of Hawaii as a traveling teller after a bank executive recruited her from a bank in Toledo, Ohio.

Corrigan died at 56 in the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. She was returning from a series of business and personal trips. She was not scheduled to take flight 93 but decided to leave early to return for a trade show.

Corrigan is survived by her daughter, Laura Brough, her brother Robert Marisay Jr. of Georgia along with other family.

## External link

* Isle victim ?an angel in heaven? for grandson
Betty Ong

**Betty Ann Ong**, flight attendant, 45, Andover, MA, United States

Ong was a flight attendant abord American Airlines Flight 11, the first plane to crash into the World Trade Center on Spetember 11, 2001. She was on the phone during the hijacking with flight controllers in Virgina and Texas at the rear end of the plane.

She heroically called Vanessa Minter at American Airlines Reservation Desk from a flight phone while on board the flight.

## External links

* CNN.com - September 911 Memorial
* smh.com.au US hears calm hero on doomed Flight 11
* 9/11/2002 One of the last calls
Gregory Saucedo

22 November 2004

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YO GREG:

ALTHOUGH WE HAVEN'T HAD THE CHANCE TO BUMP INTO EACH OTHER FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS PRIOR TO 9/11, I WILL ALWAYS CONSIDER YOU MY FRIEND. WE GO WAY BACK. REMEMBER THE GOOD OLD DAYS??? THE WAY WE USED TO PLAY TACKLE FOOTBALL AT MC FIELD TOGETHER, WITH TOM TIERNEY, MIKE BISANG, JOE NEESON, ANTHONY RUSSO, AND THE REST OF THE WHOLE CREW, WHILE YOUR BROTHER, STEVE, CHEERED FROM THE SIDELINES!!! (LOL.....).

ANYWAY, YOU ARE DEFINITELY MISSED!!!!!!!!!!!

REST IN PEACE BROTHER!

LATER,

RAY DILLON  :)

**See:** Tributes to individuals

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George Howard

**George Howard**, a police officer with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, was killed in the World Trade Center fall while searching for victims. His badge, shield number 1012, eventually found its way to President George W. Bush, who keeps it as a memento.

Howard was 45 years old and lived in Hicksville, N.Y.

## Exteral links

* Tribute
* Address to a Joint Session of Congress and the American People
John McAvoy

**John Kevin McAvoy** was a FDNY firefighter from Staten Island, New York. He died aged 47. He was on ladder 3.

## Tributes

I went to grammar school with John at St.Adalbert's in Staten Island, NY. I may not have known him very well back then but as an adult I realize that we all know each in the spiritual sense. It saddened me to hear he had passed away. I have a brother-in-law, a future brother-in-law and two cousins who are all firefighters in NYC and who were all off that day. I thank God for that but I also grieve for the McAvoy family who lost a son and possibly a brother and a husband and a father. My thoughts and prayers have been with all of you this past year. Love, Barbara Stefanski Luckhardt
Mark Whitford

**Mark Whitford** was a firefighter in the New York City Fire Department. He was a three-time city wrestling champion, but his best firefighting save had less to do with brawn and more to do with quick thinking and compassion.

One night as he sat on duty in a fire truck, a couple approached him. The wife was in labor and they could not reach the hospital in time. He adapted his basic EMT training to deliver the baby in the couple's car, his brother, Dennis, said.

Whitford, 31, was a firefighter for three years with Engine Co. 23 in midtown Manhattan. He has been missing since responding to the World Trade Center attack.

Born and raised in Staten Island, Whitford graduated from Tottenville High School in 1989. From 1987 to 1989, he was the PSAL wrestling champion in his weight class. At Seton Hall University, where he graduated in 1993, he was the eastern regional wrestling champion in 1992 and 1993, and a two-time NCAA qualifier.

In high school, when Mark was a sophomore and Dennis a freshman in 1987, Dennis was also PSAL wrestling champion in a different weight class. "We were almost like twins together," said Dennis Whitford, of Sayville, N.J.

With his wife, Renee, Mark Whitford had twins of his own -13-month-old Matthew and Timothy. A year ago, the family moved from Staten Island to Washingtonville.

Another brother, Chris, of Rock Tavern, is a policeman with the First Precinct assisting in the rescue operation. Mark Whitford is also survived by a sister, Lisa Walker of Oldbridge, N.J., and his parents, Roger and Carol, of Staten Island.

-Kathryn Wellin (Newsday)
Patrick Quigley

**Patrick J. Quigley IV** was a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting who died on September 11, 2001. He was a passenger on United Airlines Flight 175. Patrick was a respected consultant, well-liked by clients and peers alike, and was also very committed to community service. In order to honor him and to identify other consultants that exemplify Quigley's spirit, the Patrick J. Quigley IV Memorial Award was established at PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting in 2002. When PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting was sold to IBM Global Business Services in late 2002, IBM continued with the award program.

The award is annual and peer nominated. Any active consultant in IBM's Global Business Services group is eligible during the nomination period. Nominated individuals need to demonstrate the values that Patrick exemplified in his life and career.

Nominees are reviewed by a selection committe comprised ofmembers of the Global Business Services leadership and of Patti Quigley, Patrick's widow. The award recipient is announced on or around September 11th every year.
Matthew Leonard

**Matthew G. Leonard** was director of litigation for Cantor Fitzgerald Securities. He was a lifelong Brooklyn resident, devoted to his wife, Yolanda Cerda Leonard, and young daughter, Christina.

Matt was a true renaissance man. He could play a good game of basketball (but not dunk); cook a delicious three course italian meal and sing any musical or Christmas carol at the drop of a hat.

He was generous, compassionate, funny and, above all, a bringer of peace. He is missed every day.
Christopher Larrabee

**Christopher Larrabee**, died September 11, 2001.

**I went to college with Chris at the University of Arizona.** We were in the Media Arts Department together and majoring in film. Chris was a pretty quiet young man, but when he felt comfortable and opened up he was one of the nicest and funniest people I knew. A few times a group of us went out for drinks after one of our BFA classes and I have to say that young man was fun and spirited. Our senior year one of our professors asked what our plan was once we graduated and if we were prepared. Chris jokingly told the professor, "I've decided film is too competitive...I'm going into porn." The class burst out with laughter as Chris just sat there grinning. I will never forget that.

When a colleague of ours informed me of his presence in the WTC upon collapse I was stunned. Although I didn't know Chris all that well I worked with him on a few film projects and laughed with him enough to consider him a friend.

May his soul rest in peace.

**I grew up with Chris**, he lived down the street from me and we attended middle school, high school and 5 years at the University of Arizona together. Although I cannot say that he was my best friend, certainly a close friend and a life changing one. Life changing because he and the only larger kid than Chris in 8th grade took it upon themselves to playfully oppress their slightly smaller friends to make them stand up for themselves and stop being "wusses". Without this constant good hearted abuse I would have never become the man I am today. With that and the cherished memories of the "Larrabee Nasal Canon", Dr. Giggles and countless shots at Dirtbags his loss was devastating to me. It is a wonderful thing that websites like this can keep his memory living on so that people can understand the senseless loss of a beautiful human being. SRS
Patricia Cushing

**Patricia Cushing** (died September 11, 2001), died at age 69 in the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. She was heading to San Francisco for a vacation with her sister-in-law and friend, Jane C. Folger. She lived in Bayonne, New Jersey, and retired from Bell Atlantic in 1994, after 25 years of employment. She was survived by her five children and other family.

## External links

* Best friends among heroes on Flight 93: Sisters-in law led quiet lives of good deeds.

* Families face uncomfortable void left by loss of loved ones.
Denise Benedetto

**Denise Benedetto** was born 1960. She was an account executive at Aon Corporation, a position which she just recieved. She died on the September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center New York City. She is survived by her husband and her children.

## Memorials

http://www.silive.com/september11/lr/index.ssf?/september11/lr/benedetto.html

http://www.september11victims.com/september11victims/VictimInfo.asp?ID=508

http://cf.newsday.com/911/victimsearch.cfm?id=1535
Linda Gronlund

**Linda Gronlund** (September 13, 1954 - September 11, 2001) was a compliance manager. She lived in Greenwood Lake, New York and worked for BMW in Montvale, New Jersey as their environmental compliance manager. Linda grew up in Sag Harbor, New York where she graduated from Pierson High School. She attended Long Island University where she graduated magna cum laude and then attended the Washington School of Law at American University. Linda was an avid sailer and scuba diver along with holding a brown belt in karate. She was the chief of flagging and communications for the Northern New Jersey Region of the Sports Car Club of America. Gronlund died at 46 in the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. She was flying to California to tour the vineyards with her boyfriend, Joseph DeLuca. Gronlund and DeLuca had met through their SCCA memberships. Linda was able to call her sister from the plane after the hijackers took over. She is survived by her mother, Doris; father, Gunnar; and sister Elsa.

## External links

* Angry and Defiant, She Never Backed Down
New York Times stories/November 5

<< November 4, 2001 | **November 5, 2001** | November 6, 2001 >>

* MILITARY: U.S. May Gain Use of More Air Bases to Strike Taliban, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* MONEY TRAIL: U.S. Gets Help in Finding and Freezing bin Laden's Funds, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* THE PRESIDENT: For a President at War, Refuge at Camp David, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* THE HEALTH SYSTEM: Struggling to Reach a Consensus on Getting Ready for Bioterrorism, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* IMMIGRATION: Ill-Fated Path to America, Jail and Death, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* STRATEGY: Rumsfeld Says Ramadan Won't Halt U.S. Attacks, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* THE MAINSTAY: Musharraf, the Indispensable Ally, Grows More Confident, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* Too Tall? Not at All, Tenants Say, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* THE VACCINE: U.S. Looks for More Vaccine Sources, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* Oil Industry Seeks Federal Help Against Terror, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* MIDEAST MEETING: Arab League Condemns bin Laden and Israelis, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* THE LAWMAKERS: Seeking a United Voice on Capitol Hill, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* THE RESISTANCE LEADER: Son of Executed Afghan Rebel Leads Mourners, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* Publishers Joust Over Merit of Terrorist Leader's Words, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* RESCUE: Americans Rescue Soldier Who Fell Ill, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* TALIBAN FOE: An Afghan Trying to do 'Big Things' at Big Risk, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* An Energized Brokaw Is in the Middle of the Story, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* THE ELECTIONS: Local Candidates Everywhere Focus on Terrorism, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* THE NEW YORK REGION: Spores Found on a Package Sent by NBC to City Hall, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* THE ECONOMY: Staving Off a Recession When Only Old Scripts Are at Hand in a New Age, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* THE FIREFIGHTERS: Second Union Leader Is Charged With Trespassing in Demonstration at Ground Zero, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* Torture Seeps Into Discussion by News Media, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* FRONT LINE: U.S. Jets Pound Taliban Positions in Heaviest Bombing Yet, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* THE NORTH: Team of American Military Personnel Arrives in Rebel Territory in Afghanistan, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001
* Cartoonists Find Issues for Humor, New York Times, Nov. 5, 2001

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Donald Adams

**Donald LaRoy Adams** was killed at age 28 in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Adams, a resident of Chatham, New Jersey, worked for Cantor Fitzgerald Securities. He had one brother, Dwight, who was a marine at the time of the attack. He also had a wife and a baby girl named Rebecca.

Donald Adams was survived by his wife and daughter, Rebecca.

## Tributes

**Donald Adams** was 28 years old. He worked for Cantor Fizgerald. He is married and has a new baby girl named Rebecca. He was killed in the World Trade Center Attacks. He left behind a family who loved him so very much.
Those included his mother and father, his only brother, and a beautiful baby girl. He had a great and fulfulling life ahead of him. He will always be remembered by all of his family. Anyone that knew him or just met him in recent months always felt like they knew him for a lifetime. That is the way he made people feel. Your first impression of him would stay with you for a lifetime.

Donny, we love and miss you dearly with all of our hearts.

You will be forever missed by all of your family!

Don, I love you and miss you very deeply. You were my only brother and some idiot had to take you away from us. You will always be in my heart and there will never be a day that goes by that I won't think of you. I love you and miss you. Your brother Dwight
Anthony Gallagher

**Anthony Edward Gallagher** (19XX-September 11, 2001) was a broker. He lived in NYC.

He died at age 41 in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack in the destruction of the World Trade Center.

He was working at Cantor Fitzgerald Securities on the 105th floor of the north tower. His memorial service was held in Bay Shore on September 20.

He was survived by a wife, whom he married in February, 2001.
Barbara Arestegui

**Barbara "Bobby" Arestegui** was a native of Marstons Mills, Massachusetts. She was a flight attendant aboard American Airlines Flight 11. She died on September 11, 2001 at age 38.

## Memorial pages

* http://www.flightattendants.org/Memorials/AA\_FA\_Barbara\_Arestegui.htm
* http://www.flightattendants.org/memorials.htm#AA11
New York Times stories/September 19

<< September 18, 2001 | **September 19, 2001** | September 20, 2001 >>

* THE OVERVIEW: Pentagon Orders Military to Persian Gulf Area, New York Times, Sep. 19, 2001
* Pakistan's Leader Tries to Assure Country, New York Times, Sep. 19, 2001
* THE AIRLINES: Beleaguered Airline Industry Asks Congress for Help, New York Times, Sep. 19, 2001
* Statue to Fallen Firefighters to Make Its Home in New York, New York Times, Sep. 19, 2001
* THE SITE: Chirac, on Visit to New York, Praises Giuliani and the City, New York Times, Sep. 19, 2001
* DIPLOMACY: Japan Says Its Armed Forces Will Actively Back the U.S., New York Times, Sep. 19, 2001
* THE PURISTS: Taliban: From Vigilantes to Strict Rulers, New York Times, Sep. 19, 2001
* POLICY AND LEGISLATION: U.S. Widens Policy on Detaining Suspects, New York Times, Sep. 19, 2001
* Billions Promised by U.S. as Carriers' Layoffs Mount, New York Times, Sep. 19, 2001
* THE MILITARY: Scarcity of Afghan Targets Leads U.S. to Revise Strategy, New York Times, Sep. 19, 2001
* DIPLOMACY: World Leaders List Conditions on Cooperation, New York Times, Sep. 19, 2001
* THE ANGER: Victims of Mistaken Identity, Sikhs Pay a Price for Turbans, New York Times, Sep. 19, 2001
* THE INVESTIGATION: Officials Say 2 More Jets May Have Been in the Plot, New York Times, Sep. 19, 2001
* THE AIRPORTS: Rethinking the Security at Airports, New York Times, Sep. 19, 2001
* THE OVERVIEW: Wall Street Reopens; Stocks Slide, but Do Not Crash, New York Times, Sep. 18, 2001
* THE SITE: At the Site, Little Hope of Uncovering Survivors, New York Times, Sep. 19, 2001
* THE MULLAHS: Afghans Stall but Show Little Willingness to Give Up bin Laden, New York Times, Sep. 19, 2001

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Pendyala Vamsikrishna

**Pendyala "Vamsi" Vamsikrishna** (died September 11, 2001), software consultant. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India. He earned his master's degree for the same field at the University of Missouri. He was working on a Master's Degree in Engineering Management from California Coast University. Pendyala worked for DTI, a software firm, in Fremont, California.

Vamsikrishna died at 30 in the crash of American Airlines Flight 11 during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Pendyala missed his scheduled flight on Monday due to the finalization of a project for a client in Boston.

His wife, Kalahasthi Prasanna, committed suicide a month later.

## Tributes

May god bless all those who died away from there homeland. --mbg

I am so sorry this young man passed away, and then his widow took her life. I hope they are re-united in heaven. Peace, ARD.
Doug Gardner

The **Douglas B. Gardner** Integrated Athletic Center is scheduled to open in October, 2005 at Haverford College near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gardner was an accomplished athlete as an undergraduate and had been heavily involved in the Athletic Center's development as an alumnus prior to his untimely death. Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and 1983 classmate of Doug Gardner is the lead donor for the center.
Jonas Panik

**Lt. Jonas Martin Panik**, 26, Mingoville, PA, was an officer in the U.S. Navy. He died at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

A memorial service was held for Lieutenant Jonas Martin Panik, USNR, on September 24, 2001 at the United States Naval Academy Chapel. He was a Naval Intelligence Officer.

Jonas was born November 1, 1974 in State College, Pennsylvania. He participated in Varsity Football, Basketball, and Track at the Bellefonte High School. He graduated in 1993.

LT Panik entered the United States Naval Academy on July 1, 1993. He was a strong student, an exemplary leader, and a member of the football and powerlifting teams. He received his Bachelor of Science in History degree and a commission as an Ensign on May 23, 1997.

Jonas married Jennifer Dallas, the love on his life, on June 14, 1997. The couple lived in her home town of Hanover, Maryland, while Jonas was assigned to the Office of Naval Intelligence for temporary duty. In September 1997 they moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia, while Jonas attend the Naval Officers Basic Course.

Upon graduation Jonas was assigned to Patrol Squadron 46 - the "Grey Knights" - at Whidbey Island, Washington. Jonas participated in deployments to the Western Pacific and to the Persian Gulf.

His last Naval assignment was as a Flag Intelligence Briefer on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations Intelligence Plot (CNO-IP). He had recently begun a graduate degree program through the Naval War College.

His personal awards included: the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the National Defense Medal, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

Jonas is survived by his wife, Jennifer; his parents, Martin and Linda; his sister, Martina - and by the dogs he and Jennifer loved: Jasper and Logan.

He was killed at his desk on September 11, 2001 while working on issues relating to the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centers.

This information was distributed at the Memorial Service for LT Panik. I attended. Rear Admiral Roger Gilbertson, U.S. Navy Retired.
Emerita De La Peña

**Emerita De La Peña**, 32, from Briarwood, New York, worked for Fiduciary Trust Company International on the 90th floor of the south tower. Almost everyone knew her by 'Emy'. Emerita had a smile that lit up the room. Her friendship made us feel special. Emy was also a great wife and mother. "She was a beautiful woman," said Gabriel De La Peña, Emerita's husband. Daniela, her daughter, filled Emy's world with joy and made Emy a great mom. Emerita and Judith Berquis Diaz-Sierra were very close friends for many, many years. At on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001 Emerita went on into Paradise with God. She will never be forgotten. We Love You Emy!!
Peter Ganci, Jr.

**Peter J. Ganci, Jr.** served as fireman and Chief of the New York Fire Department.

"Wherever needed, we go."

Mr. Ganci joined the department in the 1960's. In 1997 he was appointed chief of operations. In 1999 he was named acting chief. His appointment became official 2000 January.

A resident of Massapequa, N.Y., he is survived by his wife, Kathleen; two sons, Peter III, a firefighter assigned to Ladder Company 111 in Brooklyn, and Christopher; and a daughter, Danielle.

## External Links

* FDNY Memorial
* CNN in depth
Alicia Titus

**Alicia N. Titus**, 28, was born June 11, 1973 in Springfield, Oh. to John and Bev (Delaney) Titus of Dexter, Mich.

Alicia was greatly loved by family and friends. She enjoyed travel and experiencing world cultures. She loved life to the fullest and strived to make a difference in the world. Alicia embodied the spirit of peace and good will throughout her life. Alicia will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Titus was remembered at the service as a person "who embraced peace and life," and her father, John Titus, read a poem he had written, describing his daughter as a "soulful beauty, the embodiment of life.... Her greatest gifts were peace, love, joy, and life."

Titus, who earned an undergraduate degree in international marketing from Miami University, left her job as an account manager at Netcentives on Brannan Street last year, to become a flight attendant in hopes of traveling the world. She had been working as a flight attendant for only nine months when she and six other flight attendants, two pilots, and 56 passengers were killed aboard the flight that left Boston at 8:14 a.m. on Sept. 11 bound for Los Angeles.

"I'm sure she found a way to make things easier for the passengers," her aunt Jody Lewis, who is a flight attendant for U.S. Airways, told the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch. "If she worked to calm or comfort or soothe just one person, that would have been okay for her."

"She had a special kind of energy," Lewis also told the Dispatch. "She was self-confident and used that to make sure that everyone around her felt better about themselves. You only had to meet her once to remember her."

Titus already had traveled to Paris, Hawaii, Morocco, and Spain, according to Lewis.

"She was a thrill-seeker, an adventurer, who'd come face to face with a bear, looked into the eyes of a bull on the streets of Spain, and always wanted to harness the power to swim with wild dolphins in the ocean," her aunt said. "One thing she never was, was afraid."

Titus' close friend Tamara Kley recalls that "Alicia loved her neighborhood. One of her favorite places was the top of Bernal Heights, and she loved all the beautiful murals in the neighborhood and getting ice cream at Mitchell's."

The weekend before she lost her life, Titus and Kley spent time in Dolores Park. "It was a beautiful weekend," says Kley. "The sun was out, and we were singing on the swings, playing on the monkey bars."

Kley says that Titus had hoped to be a teacher one day and also to join the Peace Corps. "There were so many things she wanted to do."

## Memorial Pages for Alicia N. Titus

* United MEC Web Site Tribute to Alicia N. Titus
* In Memory of Sweet Alicia N. Titus

**See also:** Tributes to individuals
Karen Martin

**Karen Ann Martin** (1961-2001) was a 40 year old flight attendant from Danvers, Massachusetts. Her brother, Paul Martin, is a computer programmer for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Martin died September 11, 2001 on board American Airlines Flight 11.

Both Karen's parents had passed away and she was dedicated to keeping her remaining family close and helping her younger sister, who has learning difficulties, become educated and self-sufficient. Karen and her siblings were very close to their aunt who passed away from a heart attack on the morning of September 11, 2001 after the confirmation of Karen's death was realized. Those of us from the Danvers area who knew Karen weren't surprised to hear that she lost her life trying to fend off the terrorists from entering the cockpit and assuming control of Flight 11. As we understand it, she was the first victim of the terrorist attacks on 9/11. She was on the first plane that hit the WTC, and had her throat slit by one of the terrorists as she tried to protect her crew and passengers.

## Tributes

Few will ever understand who Karen was. We grew up together...across the street from one another. We were all mutual components in our lives. Karen had the toughest road in childhood I ever knew. Through all the challenges and difficulties, she led her siblings with purpose and strength. She had that special toughness at the ready that I have rarely seen in anyone.

I was not at all surprised to hear that she stood-up to the terrorists. That was simply fundamental to her nature. And I could not even deal with her death. I did not deal with it until Karen's sister Susan told me of her death at a coffee shop 3-months later. I fell appart right then and there in public, and Karen stood strong against a real nightmare. To call you a "true hero" Karen would not do justice to all that you were.

At our 20th HS reunion Karen and I discussed the pending birth of my first child. She was so excited for my wife and I. I'm so sorry you never got to meet him Karen. He's wonderful. I tell him about you often.

This was not supposed to happen! Especially to you!

I can't write any more.

Rob Brown of Danvers
Now in Chester NH
Keefe, Bruyette and Woods, Inc.

One of the offices of Keefe, Bruyette and Woods, Inc was located on the 89th along with the 85th & 88th floors of the World Trade Center's south tower at the time of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Victims at the New York office include:

* Maria Rose Abad
* Joao A. Aguiar Jr.
* David S. Berry
* Joseph J. Berry
* Jeffrey D. Bittner
* Krystine Bordenabe
* Nicholas W. Brandemarti
* David O. Campbell
* Kevin N. Colbert
* Don A. Delapenha
* Debra A. Di Martino
* Jacqueline Donovan
* Frank J. Doyle
* Christopher M. Duffy
* Michael J. Duffy
* Dean P. Eberling
* Bradley J. Fetchet
* Jeffrey L. Fox
* William R. Godshalk
* David Graifman
* Mary Lou Hague
* Frances Haros
* Kris R. Hughes
* Scott M. Johnson
* Don J. Kauth, Jr.
* Karol Keasler
* L. Russell Keene III
* Lisa M. King-Johnson
* Vanessa L. Kolpak
* Jeannine Laverde
* Joseph A. Lenihan
* Adam J. Lewis
* Mark G. Ludvigsen
* Sean T. Lugano
* Michael P. McDonnell
* Daniel F. McGinley
* Lindsay S. Morehouse
* Stephen V. Mulderry
* Christopher W. Murphy
* Keith K. O'Connor
* Marni Pont O'Doherty
* Philip Ognibene
* Cira M. Patti
* Michael J. Pescherine
* Jim Reilly
* Joseph Roberto
* Ronald J. Ruben
* John J. Ryan
* Muriel F. Siskopoulos
* Paul K. Sloan
* Gregory T. Spagnoletti
* Derek J. Statkevicus
* Craig W. Staub
* Derek O. Sword
* Kevin T. Szocik
* Thomas F. Theurkauf Jr.
* Eric R. Thorpe
* Nichola A. Thorpe
* Gregory J. Trost
* Bradley H. Vadas
* Joseph G. Visciano
* Jean Marie Wallendorf
* James T. Waters
* David H. Winton
* Brent J. Woodall
* Richard H. Woodwell
* John B. Works
John Wenckus

**John J. Wenckus** (1955 - September 11, 2001) was a tax consultant in partnership with Philip Califano of Califano Financial Group, San Pedro, California.

He died at age 46 during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks while on board American Airlines Flight 11.

He is survived by his parents, John J. and Joan E. (Besso) Wenckus of Waltham, Massachusetts; his sisters, Carol A. Hamill and Lynne M. Patten, both of Waltham, and Lisa J. Maloney of Framingham; and his brothers, Brian P. Wenckus of Waltham, and Daniel P. Wenckus of Natick.

Mr. Wenckus was born and raised in Waltham and graduated from Waltham High School in 1973. He next attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and earned a bachelor of science degree (mechanical engineering) in 1977.

He went on to pursue a career with Hi-Shear technologies of Torrance, Massachusetts, starting as an engineer and eventually becoming vice president of operations. In 1997 he left to serve as vice president and general manager at Lockhart Industries in Paramount, California. He briefly retired in 1999 before partnering with Mr. Califano.

Mr. Wenckus was an avid golfer. He especially enjoyed playing pool and watching sports.

## Tributes

My name is Valentina, and at my school St.Cecilia's in CA, we had names picked out for people to pray for during the World Trade Center Attacks. I was in grade five. I chose John Wenckus. Today, on the fifth anniversary of 9-11, I went to Google and thought that maybe there would be an off chance of finding information on him, and there was. Now, I am in 8th grade, I know a little about him and his family. Thank you, and may God bless you.
Alan Beaven

**Alan Beaven** (October 15, 1952 - September 11, 2001) was an experienced New Zealand attorney. He was a law professor at King's College in London, a criminal defense attorney, a lead prosecutor at Scotland Yard, a private commercial lawyer, an investments representative and a trial attorney in New York. In 1992 he helped form the firm Stammell Tabacco and Singer in SanFrancisco. He successfully sued Shell Oil over its selenium discharges in 1992 on the behalf of California fishermen. In 1997 he sued the city of Pacifica, California for violating the United States Clean Water Act with its sewage treatment.

Beaven died at 48, in the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. He was on his way to the San Francisco area to prepare for his final trial before a planned sabbatical to Mumbai, India. It is believed that he was one of the passengers that overtook the hijackers after learning about the other three planes in the terrorist attack.

He is survived by his wife, Kimi Beaven and daughter, Sonali Beaven, along with two sons from a previous marriage, John Beaven and Chris Beaven.

## Tributes

Alan was a great person for not letting the plane hit the white house and he will allways be in New Zealanders hearts and well as Americans hearts and i would like to say well done to Sonali Beaven for singing Let Us Be United,Sonali You sounded great.

Love Amanda (Age14) [02:21, 23 September 2002 202.27.176.157]
Matthew Rogan

File:Mattrogan.jpg  **Matthew S. Rogan** (June 20, 1964 – September 11, 2001) was a New York City firefighter killed in the line of duty on September 11, 2001.

Matthew Rogan was supposed to be off-duty the day the Twin Towers collapsed, but he had switched tours with one of his fellow firefighters at Ladder Co. 11 on the Lower East Side.

Rogan, 37, was a New York City police officer for eight years. Following in the footsteps of his father, John, who was a retired fire captain in New York City, Rogan became a firefighter in 1994.

Rogan was born and raised in West Islip. He was graduated from St. John the Baptist High School and attended Paul Smith's College in upstate New York.

Matthew was considered a humble hero by his friends and family. On Nov. 11, 1997, Rogan and two other firefighters swam 30 to 40 feet, wearing cumbersome bunker gear, to rescue a woman from the frigid East River. As the trio explained the rescue effort to television crews, reporters and city officials, the media-shy Rogan reportedly whispered to Mayor Rudolph Giuliani: "That was harder than the rescue."

He had a great sense of humor, relatives said. He loved gardening, clamming and spending time with his children. An avid history enthusiast, he enjoyed watching programs on The History Channel.

Rogan is survived by his wife, Melissa; children Sarah, Matthew and Monica; parents, John and Marian, and siblings Christopher, Gerard and Bernadette Benenati.
Nicole Miller

**Nicole Miller** (March 4, 1980 - September 11, 2001), was a college student, killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks when her airliner, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed into a field near  Shanksville, Pennsylvania. She was heading home alone after a last minute trip to New Jersey with a friend. She was 21 years old.

Miller was born and raised in California and was living in San Jose while attending West Valley College, where she was on the dean's list.

She is survived by her mother, Cathy Stefani, sister, Tiffney and other family.

## Tributes

I was a friend of Nicole Miller. She was 21 when she died on Sept 11, 2001. She was on flight 93. She went to new Jersey to visit her Boyfriend Ryan Brown also of San jose on a last minute trip. She was due Back Monday but her flight got cancelled and she booked another flight which ended up being flight 93. She was born March 4, 1980, graduated from Pioneer High School, attended west valley college where she was on the deans list. She was young and vibrant...she could light up a dark room with her smile. She was beautiful and full of life. She is dearly missed. ther a memorial for her which is beautiful if you would like to read and get to know more about this awsome young lady it is nicolemillermemorial.com

### External links

* California victims of the terrorist attacks (9/13/2001).
* nicolemillermemorial.com
Myra Aronson

**Myra Joy Aronson** was a warm, funny, talented person who turned up at the office one Halloween dressed in full professional hockey gear, stick included.

She was a wonderful writer, and a lousy liar. Somehow she managed to combine both into a career in public relations that set a standard for clarity, brevity and honesty that the majority of her peers will never know.

Those of us who worked with her recognized her talents then, and mourn her loss now.

Died on September 11 2001 in the crash of American Airlines Flight 11
Joanne Ahladiotis

**Joanne Marie Ahladiotis** was born on June 10, 1974 in Rocky Point, New York to Eleni and Miltiadis Ahladiotis.

She was a Greek American. She resided in Forest Hills, Queens. She had big brown eyes and dark thick hair and the most amazing dimples in the world. She stood about 5'2 and weighed 110 pounds. Joanne was well known for her radiant smile. Her smile can brighten the room and make everyone feel better. Joanne was always smiling. She was a very positive person and was a great inspiration to everyone she met.

Joanne was a very caring person and was a role model to her cousin Roula Galanakis. They shared a passion for shopping, talking a mile a minute, cooking and they both were really caring to everyone and they liked to try new recipes. She dressed impeccably and had her nails done once a week.

Joanne worked as a manager for the financial services company for eSpeed. She was a graduate of the class of 1992, she was regarded as a well-rounded and dynamic person. Her interests were diverse, ranging from the study of Modern Greek and playing on the field hockey team to performing in the high school musical and working on the school's yearbook.

She visited her grandmother every two years. Whenever Joanne would visit her grandmother in Greek she would go sunbathing. The last time Joanne seen her grandmother. Her grandmother started crying because she thought she would never see Joanne again because of her aging. They both started crying and Joanne said:

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                      "Yia-Yia Dont Cry...I will be back soon"

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Unfortunately that word was broken on September 11th.

She was only twenty-seven years old when she perished in the World Trade Center disaster. Joanne was attending a 7 a.m. meeting on the 104th of the North Tower. She would always go to work at 9 a.m. but went to work two hours early on September 11th for a meeting. A week before her death she invited her parents to Las Vegas to accompany her on a business trip.

Joanne is survived by her parents, Miltiadis and Eleni, her sister Effie, and several aunts, uncles and cousins throughout the New York area, the United States, Canada and Greece. May her memory be eternal!

Joanne I will always love you no matter what. Thank you for being such a guidance for me. I love you more than life itself and I cant wait to see you in heaven. I miss you with all my heart. I will NEVER EVER forget you Joanne. Even though you may still be gone I still look up to you. LOVE YA!

Tribute Written By:
Jessica Rae Mendez
Jeremy Glick

**Jeremy Glick**, ( - Sept. 11, 2001) was a passenger on United Airlines Flight 93. That flight crashed into the country side in Pennsylvania. It was hijacked as part of the 9/11/2001 attacks on the United States. The flight was nicknamed 'the hero flight' after it emerged that some of the passengers tried to retake the plane.
Stephen Huczko

**Steve Huczko** was found in the lobby of the North Tower with four other Port Authority members and one civilian. They were trying to rescue the woman when the tower collapsed. Huczko, 44, from Bethlehem, New Jersey, was a police officer with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Steve Huczko is survived by his wife Kate, and his children Kaitlyn, Liam, Cullen and Aidan.
John Talignani

**John Talignani** (August 31, 1927 - September 11, 2001), retired bartender. He lived in Staten Island, New York. For 20 years Talignani worked as a bartender and steward at the Palm Restaurant in Manhattan.

At the age of 74, he was killed in the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. He was heading to San Francisco to claim the body of his stepson, Alan Zykofsky, who had died at 40 in a car accident during his honeymoon.

He was survived by his sister, Alice Bertorelli; and two stepsons, Mitchell Zykofsky, 45, and Glenn Zykofsky, 38.

## Tributes

My name is Carmen and I used to work with Mr.Talignani's wife, Selma. Selma was a wonderful woman who passed away years earlier. My deepest sorrow for the family on the loss of Mr.Talignani and his stepson, Alan. Glenn, You probably won't remember me because so many have gone by. But your family is always in my thoughts and will always be remembered as a close loving family. You, Selma, Mr. Talignani and Alan are always in my prayers. With deepest sorrow and Love, Carmen

i miss him very much, too much to put into words or emotions.he was a great uncle in both title & nature. i remember his calmness & his loving manner. uncle jhon was a kind & giving man.the few times that the family did get together he was always there with an ever present smile on his face. i will miss that smile.
-leah
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Gerard Barbara

**Gerard A. Barbara** (died September 11, 2001) was a New York City Fire Department Assistant Chief, and a proud and prominent Yankees fan. He was killed at the age of 53 in the collapse of the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

A memorial service was held for him on October 1, 2001.

## External links

* http://www.nytimes.com/library/national/met\_MISSING\_1004\_barbara.html
Richard Guadagno

**Richard J. Guadagno** (September 26, 1962 - September 11, 2001) was refuge manager for the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge in California where he oversaw the construction of a new refuge headquarters scheduled to open in late 2001.

Guadagno died at 38 in the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. He was on his way back home after visiting family in New Jersey and Vermont, including attending his grandmother's 100th birthday.

## External links

* Local wildlife refuge manager victim of attacks
* Grieving girlfriend remembers Guadagno.
Steve Lamantia

**Steven Lamantia** was 38 and lived in Darien, CT on September 11, 2001. He worked as a securities trader for Cantor Fitzgerald.

The Holy Ghost embraced his soul and carried his essence into the City of Gold. Beside the Lord he firmly stands to forgive and love those left behind. Time will pass and a day will come when you reunite with loved ones and again become one.

God bless!
Avelino and Lorena Faria
Bridgeport, CT 2003
David Angell

**David Angell**, American television sitcom producer. Angell died at 54 on September 11, 2001 in the crash of American Airlines Flight 11 during the terrorist attacks. Angell, a native of West Barrington, Rhode Island, was a longtime NBC producer who played a leading role in creating *Frasier*, *Wings*, and *Cheers*.

Angell was returning to Los Angeles with his wife, Lynn, after attending a family wedding in Chatham. He was survived by his brother, Kenneth A. Angell, the Roman Catholic bishop of Vermont.
David DiMeglio

**David DiMeglio** died at the age of 22 on board American Airlines Flight 11. He was described by his mother as "handsome, charismatic, and highly intelligent."

## Boston Globe Notice, September 13, 2001

Of Wakefield, formerly of Saugus, tragically, Sept. 11 at the World Trade Center N.Y.C., David. Devoted son of John DiMeglio of Wakefield & Patti DiMeglio of California. Brother of Daniel & his wife Stacy of Stoneham. Grandson of Dorothy DiMegilo of Everett. Great-grandson of Rose Cieri of Boston & Valmore Cantin of Wakefield. Dear uncle of Daniel & June DiMeglio. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Sat., Sept. 15 at 11 AM in St. Florence's Church, Wakefield. Relatives & Friends invited. Memorial donations are appreciated to a trust fund for is niece June and nephew Daniel DiMeglio, c/o Marie DiMeglio, 3 June Circle, Wakefield MA 01880, (781) 245-4501. Arrangements by Carroll Funeral Home, MALDEN.
Fayez Banihamed

**Fayez Banihamed** (الله أَكْبَر) was a Muslim and a hijacker aboard United Airlines Flight 175 on September 11, 2001.

He grew up in the United Arab Emirates and left home in July, 2000. Before he arrived in Orlando, Florida on June 27, 2001, Banihammad had opened a bank account in the UAE to which $30,000 was deposited by unknown parties only two days before his arrival. He opened another account with SunTrust Banks in Orlando several days after his arrival, becoming one of nine hijackers to open an account with the bank.

The 9/11 Commission Report noted, He appeared to have played a unique role among the muscle hijackers because of his work with one of the plot's financial facilitators, Mustafa al Hawsawi. On July 18, Banihammad gave Mustafa power-of-attorney over his Dubai bank account, and Mustafa reportedly mailed him a VISA and bank card.

A licensed pilot, he was registered as having trained at the Spartan Aeronautics School in Tulsa, Oklahoma - although the school denies that he ever attended.

He purchased both his and Mohand al-Shehri's one-way first class tickets for United Airlines Flight 175 online on August 27th or 29th, charging the $4464.50 to a Visa card from Mustafa al Hawsawi, listing their addresses both as a Mailboxes Etc. in Delray Beach. This was not the same postal box used by Hamza and Ahmed al-Ghamdi who purchased their tickets for the same flight a day later with another Mailboxes Etc. postal box in Delray Beach, although both groups listed the same phone number.

Staying in the Milner Hotel in Boston from September 8-10, Banihammad asked a hotel clerk to fill out the registration card for the room, citing his poor English.

On September 10, 2001, he was one of four hijackers (Marwan, Banihammad, sharing a room at the Milner Hotel).

It is supsected he was one of the two hijackers, the other being Mohand al-Shehri to started the hijacking on United 175.

## Aftermath

After the attacks it was reported by ABC News that somebody with the same name had attended the Defense Language Institute at Lackland Air Force Base - a claim that may have been borne of a false address Banihammad had used.
New York Times stories/October 1

<< September 30, 2001 | **October 1, 2001** | October 2, 2001 >>

* Bush Approves Covert Aid for Taliban Foes, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* THE LAWMAKERS: Ashcroft Urges Congress to Act on Antiterror Package, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* THE INVESTIGATION: U.S. Set to Widen Financial Assault, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* VICTIMS' COMPENSATION: Fund for Victims' Families Already Proves Sore Point, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* THE SCENT: 20 Days Later, an Invisible Reminder Lingers, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* DEFENSE: Military Looks at Surveillance Stockpile and Finds a Dearth, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* Shocked Germany Weakens Cherished Protections, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* THE THREATS: Defense Secretary Warns of Unconventional Attacks, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* THE MOURNER: In a Landscape of Sadness, Offering Just Her Presence, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* A NEIGHBOR: Support for U.S. Security Plans Is Quietly Voiced Across Canada, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* THE HUNT: Taliban Say They Hold Bin Laden, but Who Knows Where?, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* IN KARACHI: Pakistan Is 2 Worlds: One Urbane, One Enraged, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* THE PAKISTANI-AMERICANS: Isolated Family Finds Support and Reasons to Worry in Illinois, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* THE CONCERT: For Many, Music Offers Respite, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* HOMELAND SECURITY: Bush Chooses Retired General as His National Counterterrorism Coordinator, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* THE MEDIA: The News Media Prepare for War, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* THE PROTEST: Marchers Oppose Waging War Against Terrorists, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* THE COMPANY: A Music Store Misses a Beat as Reverberations Still Ring, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* THE WEAPONS: New Military Systems May Be Tested in Field in 'War Against Terrorism', New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* AN AMERICAN JOURNAL: Travelers Take to the Skies Again, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* SUPREME COURT ROUNDUP: In a New Climate of Unity, Divisive Issues Remain, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* THE BRITISH: Blair Says He's Seen Proof of bin Laden Role, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* AFGHAN IN EXILE: Ex-King Meets Taliban Foes and 11 From U.S. Congress, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* PUBLIC LIVES: The Psychiatrist in the House Feels the Nation's Trauma, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* WASHINGTON AIRPORT: Rumsfeld Says Airport Should Open, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* THE IRANIANS: Tehran Aide Assails Terror but Opposes U.S. Attack, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* INTELLIGENCE: Agents Wanted. Should Speak Pashto., New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* Germany Holds 3 Suspected of Plot, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* THE HOME SEARCH: Suburbs Beckon to Some Rethinking Life in the City, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001
* CHARITY: Help to Make Ends Meet on Only One Salary, New York Times, Oct. 1, 2001

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Marianne MacFarlane

**Marianne MacFarlane**, 34, was a customer service representative for United Airlines at Logan Airport.

On Sept. 11, Ms. MacFarlane was traveling alone on United Flight 175, headed for the West Coast for a vacation.

## Memorial Pages for Marianne MacFarlane

* United MEC Web Site Tribute to Marianne MacFarlane

**See also:** Tributes to individuals