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David Tirado Obituary
"There is only one man who gave the order to fly those planes into the twin towers, and I want the United States to get him," Barbara Tirado, 50, said of Osama bin Laden as she wept. "He killed my son. I've never had this much hate in my heart, but it's all I've got right now."
Her son, David, 26, a computer technician who lived in Mill Basin, Brooklyn, was at 1 World Trade Center on Sept. 11 to deliver and install a personal computer on the 106th floor. At first, he and his supervisor from Rent-a-PC in Midtown were turned away by security and told they could not park near the building. But Mr. Tirado volunteered to set up the computer while his supervisor found a parking space.
Mr. Tirado grew up in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. He enjoyed watching the Mets play and going to Coney Island, Brighton Beach and Manhattan Beach. He helped elderly women carry their groceries and he gave neighbors a ride to work in his green Jeep Cherokee.
The older of two boys, he was born on Valentine's Day. His mother doted on him, and he on her. "The only words I can remember him saying were, 'Anything for my Mom,' " Mrs. Tirado said.
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robert barton
February 16, 2025
Hey Dave
Happy Birthday.
I miss you to this day and always will. But when I think of you it makes me realize how fortunate I am to even know you. Just seeing your smile again would mean so much. But I do know you are smiling right now up there too keeping an eye on everyone.
Miss you Diamond Dave......wish you were here as the song goes
Rob
Barbara Tirado
February 14, 2025
Happy birthday in Heaven my darling David I know that you are finally with your dad who passed away last year. I truly miss your smile and loving heart.Its been a long hard 24 years since you were killed in WTC and my heart still aches for you. Love mommy
Steve Barton
February 13, 2025
Hey, brother. I have been thinking about you a lot this year. Wondering what you'd make of it all. Wishing you were here to see and celebrate some things, while making me laugh like you always have through the bad times. It's funny, how much I still need you. How much I depend on you. I love you so much, Dave. Happy Birthday.
Rob Barton
September 12, 2024
Hey Dave
I couldn't get this site to work yesterday - sorry! I would never forget that date, I also would never forget you. Ever.
You will always be on my mind, and I thank you for looking out for us. I know you are
Miss you Diamond Dave. Always will.
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Stephen Barton
September 11, 2024
It’s been 23 years since you waved goodbye to me on the dock while I headed off for a booze cruise. A cruise you were late getting to and missed. I could never have imagined that would be the last time I’d see you.
All these years later, I’m still trying to make sense of a completely senseless situation. The only thing I can do now is to try and live the kind of life that you should have. That you - more than anyone - deserved. You’re my hero. I miss you. I love you. I wish you were here
Robert Barton
September 13, 2023
Dave
I miss and love you. I will always. Every single day that goes by, there's not one that I don't.
I wish you were here with us now, but take solace in knowing you are watching over us with your smile and kind heart
Miss you
RB
Steve Barton
September 12, 2023
Dave. 22 years, man, and it’s still awful. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about you. I would give anything for things to be different. I love you more than words could ever illustrate, my brother.
Dean Tirado
September 11, 2023
David Tirado, was my uncle that I never got to meet. My relationship to David was that my Father Joseph Tirado and David were brothers. He tells me his story every September 11th and while it saddens me that I never got to meet him (Being born in May 2006) my father tells me he would've loved meeting me as a baby and growing up. Perhaps I probably would've been close to him. Theirs a lot to the Tirado's I have yet to discover. My name is Dean Tirado I'm 17 and a senior in High School and I continue to wish best for his close love ones.
Steve Barton
February 13, 2023
Happy birthday man. Miss you so very much.
Steve Barton
February 13, 2023
Happy birthday man. I love you.
Davids aunt and Uncle Loli and Elvin on Sept.11,2021 20 years later on a special memorial bench made by his Uncle Richard Ortiz
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2021
My Darling son My heart aches for you. I miss you so much .Its been 20 years since they took you from us. Please continue to watch over us in heaven .We love you and miss you . Love mommy
Michelle Clements
September 11, 2021
God bless your family and friends on this 20th anniversary. Thinking of you.
Eric Quinones
September 11, 2021
Thinking about you. I know that you are watching over your family, from a good friend that you never met. Continue to rest in power my brother.
Robert Barton
September 11, 2021
Its been nearly a 1/4 of a century but feels like yesterday. I miss you like it was just yesterday too.
If the world needed you and your smile it's now. But I still know you're watching over us like you've been doing.
Love ya Dave. More than any words can properly say.
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2021
My Darling DAVID you were my heart its been 20 years and I miss your sweet heart. We will never forget the day you left us we know you are watching over us in heaven. you are my angel. Love you always Mom and Dad
STEVE BARTON
September 10, 2021
20 years. I swear Dave, I don't know how that could be possible. You’ve been gone almost as long as you were here. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think of you. That I don’t wish you were here instead of me. You were the best of us. Thank you for guiding me. For giving me courage. For being and remaining my best friend. Rest In Peace, brother. I love you so very much. Now. Always.
Michael Labriola
August 20, 2021
David
You have never left my prayers. The Labriola family will always Love you and miss you. You will always be that bright eyed child i took to his first mets game at shea stadium. I thank God i didn't fail to give that to you. May God give your family peace and rest until you are reunited.
Tirzah
August 20, 2021
I will never stop thinking of you !
Robert Barton
February 13, 2021
Happy Birthday Dave!
It's been so long, but I still think of you all the time. That's never gonna change.
These past few months have been tough for a lot of reasons, but nowhere near as tough as not having you here with us. I'm sure you would be making everyone smile, especially at the times we really need it.
I miss and love you, man. I say it all the time but it's worth saying every.... single.... time.
Wish you we here
Love you
Steve Barton
February 12, 2021
Another birthday that we should have been celebrating together. You would have been, what? 46? 47? I'm no good at math. Then again, you know that. I often wonder what you would be saying about the state of the world. I can almost hear your frustration! Your special Tirado Tirade would have been pretty funny, I bet. When I do see you again, we're gonna have a LOT of catching up to do. Love you and need you. Now and always. Happy birthday, my brother.
Steve Barton
September 15, 2020
Do you know what's weird? I signed your guestbook one or two days before 9/11 because it STILL takes me some time to process and breathe through that day. Sadly, it didn't appear here. That's okay though... Just another 2020 kerfuffle. It was nothing you hadn't heard me say 1,000 times over the last 19 years. I miss you. I love you. I cannot wait until the day we can see each other again! Hope you're safe up there. Please continue to look after us down here. Lord knows we need it!
Mom
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2020
Dad
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2020
Joseph Anthony Tirado
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2020
Richie's boys Theo and Noah<br />
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2020
Noah and Theo
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2020
Rosa
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2020
Rosa and Joseph
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2020
Richie and Rosa
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2020
Richie and Rosa
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2020
Rosa and Joseph
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2020
Ricky Stephanie Ava and Little David
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2020
Proud Grandpa Ricky with little Joseph
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2020
Richie and Rosa
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2020
Richie in the army
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2020
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2020
My Darling Dave I miss you more than ever on this day. I cant believe it has been 19 years since your gone. Life doesn't get any better while you are not with us. As you know Richie has joined the army and we are very proud of him. Please protect him and watch over him . I love you so much and still have a piece of you missing from my heart. I say a prayer everyday and thank our lord for all the blessings we have today. I hope you are happy in heaven because i know that you are my angel keeping an eye out for our family. May you continue to watch over us especially for daddy. Uncle Richard and Aunt Elsie made us a bench in your honor. It is beautiful and has a Rose on it along with an angel and will be passed down from generation to generation. Here is a picture of Richie in uniform and a picture of his new family. Love Mom (always in our hearts)
Robert Barton
September 11, 2020
Simply put:
I love and miss you, Dave.
The world was a better place when you were here. Will never forget you. Ever.
robert barton
September 10, 2020
Hey Dave,
I know this is a bit early, but .....
I want to say I love you and will always miss you. I know you're watching over us all now which is immensely appreciated this particular year as we all are dealing with something or the other.
I say it every year, but it's worth saying a million times:
I wish you were here.
I will always remember you and the smiles you brought to everyone you were around and the good times we shared. Looking back now, and I didn't realize it at the time, those were the best days
I've ever had. So thank you.
Forever yours,
Rob
robert barton
February 15, 2020
Happy Birthday Diamond Dave. Will always love and remember you as well as the good times we shared.
Miss you. Wish you were here.
Steve Barton
February 14, 2020
Happy Birthday, brother. Every day without you remains a gut punch! Keep a spot warm for me wherever you may have gone.
The Lucas Family
October 19, 2019
We send our deepest heartfelt condolences to your family. Words will never remove the pain or sadness but please know that others still care. May God continue to give you the support and help needed as you try to cope. Dave is still missed and will always be remembered with deep love.
Robert Barton
September 12, 2019
I signed yesterday but it's not posted.
I miss you Dave. I think about you daily. I wish you were here! But you will never be forgotten.
Maria Ragonese
September 11, 2019
Another 9-11. Holding you in our prayers. Sending love to your family.
Steve Barton
September 10, 2019
Another year gone. Another round of tears fallen. There's so much going on right now that has me questioning every single thing that's going on in my life. Throughout all this chaos and turmoil I still turn to you. You may not be here physically but my thoughts and memories of you are as strong as they've ever been. I wish you were here, brother. Please continue to watch over everyone. We need you and the light that you've always brought now more than ever. I love you, I miss you, and I'll always cherish each second of every laugh, tear, and memory we shared.
Rob Barton
February 14, 2019
I'm not real good at this, so I'm just gonna say Happy Birthday Diamond Dave. Love you and wish you were here.
Steve Barton
February 13, 2019
Hey brother. Happy birthday in heaven. Man, this never gets any easier. Always thinking of you. Always missing you. Please continue to keep us all safe. You're an angel on my shoulder and I just wish i could give you a hug! Thank you for everything. I love you so very much.
David's Brother Rick with sister in Law Stephanie and Niece Ava
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Cousins Sara and Brendan
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Niece and Nephews
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Dad
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's mom and Dad
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Niece and Nephews Ava David Anthony And Richie
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Aunt Millie nd Uncle Dan
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Cousins
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's little Nephew David Anthony Tirado
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Uncle Johnny and Aunt Juviana
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Mom and Dad
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Uncle Elvin and Aunt Lolita
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Brother Rick with his Family
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Memoriam at World Trade Center
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Family
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Mom and Aunt Hermie
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Nephew David Anthony
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Mom
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Nephew David Anthony
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Niece Ava
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Niece and Nephew Ava And David
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Niece and Nephew Ava And David
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's cousin Archie
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Aunt Sandra
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Cousins Kiara Karen and Keisha
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Niece and Nephew Ava Ann David
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
David's Uncle Ricky and cousin Christian
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
Barbara Tirado
September 12, 2018
My Darling David, I miss you so much and think of you every day not just on Sept. 11 a day of rememberance . You will always be in our thoughts and hearts. I know that you are an angel in heaven and will watch over us as you have done the past 17 years. I love you and keep smiling love always Mom and Dad
Rob Barton
September 11, 2018
Dave,
Still think about you everyday, not only today. Each day gets tougher, and I miss you more. One thing is for certain in this uncertain world, and that's that you won't be forgotten.
I didn't know it at the time, but I love ya dude. I know that now, and take comfort in the good times we had.
Wish you were here.
Steve Barton
September 11, 2018
Another year passes. Another year stings. to say that I miss you is an understatement. I need you now more than ever, brother. Thanks for being the angel on my shoulder.
rob barton
February 15, 2018
Happy Birthday Dave.
Been thinking of you.
Love you forever,
Rob
Steve Tirado
February 14, 2018
Happy Birthday my brother. You are so very much missed.
robert barton
September 12, 2017
All, apologies but I forgot to sign my message yesterday. Sorry Dave!
"Hey Dave,
Thanks for keeping an eye on everyone. I know you always do. I can tell.
Another year has gone by, and your memory hasn't faded. And it won't.
You touched people in ways you probably didn't know at the time, and we will always love and miss you no matter how many years do go by. Years pass but memories are forever. At some point (even if it's only for just a second or two), I think of you every day.
Miss you.
Rob Barton (Steve's bro"
Maria Ragonese
September 12, 2017
David, we remember you now and always. Barbara we keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2017
My Darling Dave
Another year has gone by,and my tears are still flowing. You were taken from us too soon. I know that you are an angel up in heaven and watching over us every day. I miss you with all my heart and know that you were a very special person.
love Mom
robert barton
September 11, 2017
Hey Dave,
Thanks for keeping an eye on everyone. I know you always do. I can tell.
Another year has gone by, and your memory hasn't faded. And it won't.
You touched people in ways you probably didn't know at the time, and we will always love and miss you no matter how many years do go by. Years pass but memories are forever. At some point (even if it's only for just a second or two), I think of you every day.
Miss you.
Love you Dave. Wish you were here.
Rob
September 11, 2017
Thinking for you David. We will love you and miss you always.
Allen Jr.
Steve Barton
September 8, 2017
Here we are again... still missing you. Still wishing you were here. Still can't believe this all went down. There will never be a time I could ever forget the times we had. I miss you brother. Now, and always.
Steve Barton
February 14, 2017
Happy Birthday, Dave. I miss you so much man. Hope it's a good one for you up there.
Honored David at our Worship Service yesterday. Praying for Barbara & Family on this 15th Anniversary.
Ragonese Family
September 12, 2016
Uncle Elvin,Aunt Loli,Cousin Mikey And Cousin Madeline
Barbara Tirado
September 11, 2016
My darling David the memories still linger in the hearts of relatives and friends who miss you dearly as the 15th anniversary approaches us today. I want to thank everyone who has posted pictures and messages on my son's legacy and may you continue to keep him in your prayers and in your hearts for he is watching over all of us. May God bless you all Love Barbara Tirado David's Mom
Robert Barton
September 11, 2016
Thinking of you, Dave.
Miss you but won't ever forget you.
Love,
Rob
Jaime Davis
September 10, 2016
Hey Aunt Barbara. I can't wait for u to meet Erick and Rob. Rob is actually cousins with Rocky Dicks. Not sure if u remember him. I just tried texting u but my phone said it was an invalid number. Mine is 646-283-6263
Missinggggg you
Tirzah Valerio
September 10, 2016
Maria Ragonese
September 10, 2016
David, we honor your memory always as one of our family. May you sit in Gods holy presence on this 15th Anniversary with our Laura and all the other angels list that day.
Erick Harry
Jaime Davis
September 9, 2016
Hey aunt Barbara. I just got ur message and I love u too. Also I wanted to let u know that u have a new great nephew. I have a 2 year old son named Erick and he's beautiful.
You are with me all the time in my hat !! I will never ever forget
Tirzah Valerio
September 9, 2016
Tirzah Valerio
September 9, 2016
I miss you cuz !! I love you and think of you
Tirzah Valerio
September 9, 2016
our family
Barbara Tirado
September 9, 2016
Hi David its Mommy Hope you are happy in heaven as you were down here I miss you so much you were very special to a lot of people we miss your smile and fifteen years is too long without you being here My heart is still aching and need you with me know that I miss you very much Love Mommy
Robert Barton
September 9, 2016
Hey Dave,
Still miss you and love you. I always will. Thanks for keeping and eye on me and my bro. We need it, and know you are there. Wish you were here.
Rob
Allen Almodovar
September 9, 2016
Thinking of you David and the family. Love you all.
Jr.
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