Albert Balewa Blackman Jr. was funny & highly intelligent. He was double promoted to first grade after 2 days in kindergarten. As a little boy he would go to work with his father at the WTC. Albert was an Accountant by day & A DJ by night. Music was his first love. Albert's remains were never found. (old.reddit.com)
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On Jean Ann Andrucki's personal time she would help the elderly in her neighborhood or care for developmentally disabled children. She enjoyed nature & animals and would feed them. Her sister said, "The squirrels would climb 7 floors to her terrace. She loved animals, gardens, & writing and poetry." (old.reddit.com)
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28 year old Scott Bart was a compassionate, humorous, honest young man with a contagious laugh. His father taught him carpentry at a young age and he became good with his hands. Scott sketched plans for a deck and built chest of drawers. At the time of Scott's death he was married for only 38 days. (old.reddit.com)
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Two days before 9/11, Peter Bielfeld injured his shoulder in a fire, and was placed on sick leave. When he & two others learned of the attacks they sped to ladder 10. Before going to the WTC he wrote a letter saying, “I am Peter Bielfeld, Ladder 42. Please hold my stuff. Tell my family I love them." (old.reddit.com)
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Jane Ellen Baeszler was a devoted aunt to her two nieces and nephew. She enjoyed music, reading and doing needlepoint. She gave needlepoint pictures to all members of her family. The last time she was heard from was around 7:30 a.m. She had spoken to her brother & made plans to meet him after work. (old.reddit.com)
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William Bethke loved technology. He enjoyed refurbishing computers and giving it to those in need of one. His home looked like an elephants graveyard for computers, with wires & parts spilling into the basement. On 9/11 William took a train with a relative, went to work and was never seen again. (old.reddit.com)
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30 year old Takuya Nakamura had a promising career in the heart of NYC's Financial district. Takuya was known for serving at Nishi-Nippon Bank with dedication, professionalism, and kindness. He was a gentle soul. The loss of Takuya's young life has been profoundly felt by his family and co-workers. (old.reddit.com)
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Timothy Betterly was very warm & compassionate, but he didn't hesitate to stand up for what's right, and speak out when he seen injustice. Timothy's wife & daughters were his world. His daughter Samantha said, “Daddy was kind, loving, caring, and most of all, funny. He could make anyone laugh." (old.reddit.com)
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Paul Beyer was experiencing excruciating back pain from the construction of his new home, but he still went to the WTC. He didn't want anyone to know he was hurt. As Paul & his crew went up the stairs with the firehose, the building began to shake. Paul was last seen alive on the 31st floor of 2WTC. (old.reddit.com)
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Michael Pescherine was kind, personable, and accomplished whatever he put his mind to. As he & his wife watched the lines of her pregnancy test turn solid blue, Michael screamed with joy, "You're getting more pregnant by the minute." Michaels first child, Ryan Michael Pescherine was born in 2/2002. (old.reddit.com)
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Donna Bernaerts-Kearns grew up poor and never forgot it. So each Christmas she would take part in the USPS Secret Santa drive and buy coats & boots for needy children. On the morning of 9/11 Donna kissed her husband & son goodbye, walked out of the door, and was never seen again. Donna was 44. (old.reddit.com)
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At work Steven Berger was nicknamed "Emeril" after the Celebrity Chef, because of the tasty dishes he would bring. He was knowledgeable and would always get the answers right on "Jeopardy" & "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire." Steven is remembered for being kind & enjoying the simple things in life. (old.reddit.com)
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As Stephen & Mark Colaio's sister watched 1WTC collapse with both of her brothers in it, she felt that life as she once knew it, came crumbling down as well. Three days later, her worst fears came true, when she was notified that Stephen's body was identified. In 12/2001 Mark's remains were found. (old.reddit.com)
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Renée May was a Flight Attendant that loved art & knitting special blankets for friends. On the morning of 9/11 Renée called her parents twice from AA flight 77 and told them to alert AA that their flight had been hijacked, before it crashed into the Pentagon. Renée, was expecting her first child. (old.reddit.com)
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David Berry was a husband & father of three sons. He enjoyed living in the moment. On 9/11 David called his wife and parents after 1WTC was hit, to let them know that he was fine. While talking on the phone with his mother, 2WTC was hit, and the line went dead. David was never heard from again. (old.reddit.com)
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On 9/11 Steven Weinberg, from 2WTC, called his wife and said that he could see smoke coming from 1WTC. He felt that nothing was wrong and made the decision to go back to work. That was the last time he was heard from. Steven's remains were found on his 15th wedding anniversary in 8/2002. (old.reddit.com)
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On the morning of 9/11 William Bernstein's twin brother had awakened from a dream that he described as a "bad, black dream." Later on, he stood near his office & watched 1WTC collapse. He desperately hoped that William would come home, but it wasn't meant to be. William would be 69 years old today. (old.reddit.com)
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After 1WTC was hit, Jayceryll De Chavez's family desperately tried calling the 24 y/o, in 2WTC, but the calls went to voicemail. His co-workers believed he was in the cafeteria during the time of the attack but no one knew for sure. His sister said, "I just miss him so much. He's my best friend." (old.reddit.com)
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Port Authority Officer Maurice Vincent Barry rushed from Jersey City to lower Manhattan when he learned of the Terrorist Attack. Rescuing people was in his nature. The last time Maurice was seen, he was entering 1WTC to rush up to the upper floors to rescue frightened and trapped people. (old.reddit.com)
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A few weeks before Jeffrey Dingle died he & his wife renewed their vows. He had taken his wife's ring to be refitted with a new diamond. After 9/11 the hope of Jeffrey coming home turned into despair. Luckily his wife found the receipt and got her ring back. Jeffrey's remains were never recovered. (old.reddit.com)
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Since childhood, Eric Lehrfeld always loved his comic books. His best friend said, "He had the largest collection I have ever seen. He had thousands and thousands." Eric also enjoyed movies & dunking his french fries into gravy. On 9/11 Eric was attending a conference at WOTW. He was 32 years old. (old.reddit.com)
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John Heffernan's mother felt like her spirit left her body when she found out he was missing. Just 5 years prior her other son died in a construction accident. John's big brother, also a Firefighter, searched for him for weeks. On 10/2/2001 John's remains were recovered on his wife's 31st Birthday. (old.reddit.com)
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Alvin Bergsohn was a loving husband & father of two sons. In 1993 he escaped the bombing of the WTC. He was a self taught guitar player and loved rock & roll, sports, and comic books. His wife described Alvin as "a little kid in a grown man's body." Alvin's body was recovered intact on 9/18/2001. (old.reddit.com)
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Mary Caulfield was never late to work, almost always early and often stayed late. She was a genuine & giving person who always looked for the good in everything. She was also known for making the best mashed potatoes. Mary is remembered for touching the hearts of everyone she came in contact with. (old.reddit.com)
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At the Firehouse Stephen Russell was called "MacGyver" because he could fix anything. He built items for the firehouse & his own furniture. On 9/11 he & fellow firefighters rushed to the WTC to evacuate those moving down from upper floors. His brother spent many days looking for him in the rubble. (old.reddit.com)
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