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Roberta King
72-year old was teaching English to immigrants at the community center when the gunman invaded her class...
Parveen Ali
26-year old wanted to go to college and become a teacher...
Almir Olimpio Alves
43-year old was a mathematics professor at Pernambuco University in Brazil and was known for his easygoing manner and popularity with students...
Marc Bernard
44-year old father of two young children was working to become a citizen...
Maria Bernard
46-year old mother of two young children was working to become a citizen...
Li Guo
47-year old was a visiting research scholar from Shenzhen University...
Lan Ho
39-year old came to America to seek a better life with her husband and their two children...
Layla Khalil
57-year old came to the U.S. with her husband and three children after surviving car bombings near her house in Baghdad...
Jiang Ling
22-year old resident of Endicott, NY, was originally from China...
Hong Xiu (Mao) Marsland
35-year old was born in Nan Lin in China's Guanxi Province and had been working in a nail salon in Endicott...
Dolores Yigal
53-year old immigrated after marrying Binghamton resident Omri Yigal, who had been her pen pal...
Hai Hong Zhong
54-year old resident of Endwell, N.Y., was originally from China...
Maria Zobniw
60-year old came to the U.S. from Ukraine as a child and worked as a part-time caseworker at the immigrant aid center...
254 Entries
April 8, 2010
Living right here in the community and having just come home from Binghamton,I heard it on the Radio.
Turned on the television and said oh god.
I cannot imagine how much you miss your loved one that went before their time.I can only pray that time will heal your hearts and your family.
Anthony Giammarino
April 3, 2010
I was coming home from school when I tuned to CNN. I saw what had happened. I couldn't believe it was happening and what those people had to go through. It was one year ago today and it seems like it just happened yesterday. They are all in my prayers.
Chloe Palmeri
April 2, 2010
It's almost been a year and I still remember it like it was yesterday. My heart goes out to everyone that lost a loved one on that day.
Love,
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January 20, 2010
Those we love left us with gifts in the form of memories that no one can take away. They gave us wisdom that we can still recall, companionship when we were alone, comfort when we needed it, and memories of their laughter and smile that will live on in us forever.
Psalms 147:3- He is healing the broken-hearted ones, and is binding up their painful spots.
kathy
October 13, 2009
This should have never happened. To any family, anyone. My heart could not imagine the pain and sorrow. You are in my prayers.
andrew barber
September 2, 2009
sorry for your losses may the lord be with your families. we are praying for you all . the barber family
Sharon Vescovi
July 12, 2009
All our welcome in this land of the free. I am so sorry lives were lost in the venture. It all makes me very sad. My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to the ones that are left behind.
ellen willilams
June 28, 2009
I AM LOST OF WORDS.. BUT I WOULD LIKE TO SAY. I AM VERY SORRY EVERY ONE HAD TO GO THROUGH THIS.. AND I HOPE THE CHILDREN OF ALL THOSE FAMILY AN COME TO PEACE ON WHAT HAS HAPPEN AND BEGAN LIVING AGAIN. DON'T FORGOT WHAT THEY HAD LOST BUT BEGIN TO HEAL OVER ALL THIS .. I SEND PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL THE FAMILY IN VOLVED
Jennifer Pessagno
May 24, 2009
My heart & prayers go out to all victimized by this unnecessary tragedy. As a Binghamton native, I was in shock. My family, friends, & I will keep you in our hearts forever.
Robert Marca
April 23, 2009
Hai H. Zhong was a friendly and hard-working resident of Kentucky Avenue in Endicott. She was one of the 13 people killed on Friday morning, April 3, at the American Civic Center in Binghamton, NY.
I knew this wonderful woman as “Helen” and she lived across the street from my parents, Carl and Rose.
She was eager to improve her English and was taking classes at the American Civic Association. My father would often watch TV shows, movies, and “educational” programs like “Wheel of Fortune” with Helen and members of her extended family and help them figure out what the phrases meant.
Her husband remained in China, while Helen and her daughter worked and went to school here in the states. Her daughter graduated from Union-Endicott High School, my old school, and is attending a university in upstate New York.
Helen’s brother-in-law owns a small business next door to my parent’s house that served as a base for Helen’s extended Chinese family members in Endicott. My father would hang out there and help translate documents, give him his take on politics and events in America, and occasionally watch the front desk. Joe and his wife have three sons and would be happy to see me and my two sons stop by when we visited may parents. Helen, was of course, devoted to Joe's kids, especially the little one; a bundle of pure energy, movement and joy.
Helen was a beautiful person, committed to her daughter and her families in Endicott and China. She would drive her daughter to college using a GPS to find her way there and back. Helen would take trips back to China in the summer for a couple of months. On her return Helen would bring over some Chinese ointments and other treatments for my mother to try out on one of her hands, crippled with arthritis. My mothers look of anticipation and hope when smearing that on her hand was priceless. I know it helped my mother by the shear power of the respect and love that Helen exhibited for my mother.
During the summer, among other things in her busy day, Helen would come over unannounced and mow my parent’s small grass yard. In the winter, before my 91 year old father could put on his coat in the morning and get out there with his snow shovel, she would beat him out there and shovel the sidewalk.
My parents, who were used to 70+ years of Italian and American food, and maybe had Chinese food a few times in their life prior to meeting up with Joe and Helen, were at first skeptical of the homemade Chinese food that they were often given. But it did not take long before they became captivated with Chinese food, and tea, and cookies, and candies, and snacks, and drinks, and a lot of other good stuff to eat.
The tragedy of Helen’s death is impossible to fully comprehend. That my family was privileged and fortunate to know Helen, a person from the other side of the world, for the time we did is a blessing and we miss her greatly.
NANCY DEAN
April 16, 2009
MAY GOD LOOK OVER YOU AND BLESS YOU ALL!
Vickie Kirkpatrick
April 15, 2009
All Gods Childeren go to Heaven. Our sister is in heaven tell her we said we LOVE her.
Saylor and Savion
raymond Cardona
April 12, 2009
iam very sorry for your lost ,my wife herlly ,my child kelly,lived one block away from american civic ist very sad to know that this happen to many inocent people,We now live in south america Venezuela. our prayers will always be with you all,may the lord give you peace at this time of sorrow.. God bless you aways. love Raymond ,herlly,and kelly Cardona
herlly cardona
April 12, 2009
iam very sorry for your lost,iam truly in shock, i lived a block away from american civic, iam in Venzuela south america with my wife herlly,my chid kelly cardona.my prayers will always be with you all..may the Lord heal the hearts of family and friend that losts someone special...God bless
J M
April 12, 2009
My prayers are with all the police officers families. We just experienced this indescribable loss to the people in Oakland, CA. May all these officers rest in peace. They are truly blessed for keeping us all safe.........
April 9, 2009
My prayers are with you all. My heart goes out and tears are much sadden. Remember the laughter they onced shared with you. Keep the memories alive with you and they will always be close to your hearts.
Rose-marie Jillson Orange Massachusetts
Kinsey
April 9, 2009
May God hold you all in the palm of His hand
p h
April 9, 2009
my thoughtsand prayers go out to all the familys.my god be with you all during this time.
Herneisey Family
April 9, 2009
I am so sadden by the events on April 3, 2009. There are no words one can say to comfort your loss only to know that we are in this together and together as a community we will support those who lost love ones in this tragedy and maybe just maybe find a way to see past the grief and come out of this event a closer and more tightly knit community than ever before.
Kristi Grier
April 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
KEN & MARY O'DANIEL
April 9, 2009
WE SEND OUR PRAYERS,LOVE,& CONDOLENCES TO EACH OF THE FAMILY,FRIENDS,& ALL WHO KNEW ANY OF THE VICTIMS.
Kathy Carle
April 8, 2009
We would like to express our sincere sympathy for all those who were affected by this senseless tragedy. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. As a former Binghamton resident, I would have never thought something like this could happen in our community. The people in this community, Catawba County, NC would also like to let you all know that you are in their prayers as well.
God Bless
C H
April 8, 2009
Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Scott & Joan Owen
April 8, 2009
May god help these families as they grieve through this awlful tragedy. Being born and raised in the Binghamton area and with family still there, who would have thought something like this would happen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
The Mayis
April 8, 2009
May these people rest in peace. God Bless you and your families. May God help the families of victims and everyone effect by this horrible tradgedy. Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone effected. Peace be with us.
April 8, 2009
BE STILL
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day, be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
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If we could all try to emulate people like this, the world would be such a better place. Let's start today.
Kathy, Binghamton, NY
The Hoffmanns
April 8, 2009
May God bless each and everyone one of you during this traumatic time. May everyone remember to say "I Love You" and give big hugs to your loved ones everyday as if it may be their last. Peace be with us all.
Glenn & Mary Flowers & Family
April 8, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
LINDA TRACY
April 7, 2009
MAY YOU ALL REST IN PEACE, GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
T'Keyah Williams
April 7, 2009
Four days ago, this city has been hurt. Everyone who was in this tragedy i pray for you. I'm sorry for the hurt. The ones who have lost theirs lives are in a better place. living with no hurt, no sorrow, and regrets. God will take care of us. He is here to save day. God bless all
Brett Utley
April 7, 2009
May God bring all the families the strength to get through this sorrowful time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
louis carwell
April 7, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families.May the Lord bless and comfort them during this time of sadness.
Lisa M
April 7, 2009
Oneday we will all understand it better why we live in a world that has so much sorrow but God knows what we all go through and He does care. My thoughts and prayers to each victims family.
Brenda Fielden
April 7, 2009
I am from Longview Texas. We are terribly sadden by this terrible act that has come upon your loved ones. We have alot of prayer warriors in our area and all of you are being prayed for continually. I am especially praying that God will wrap His loving arms around you and give you strength to get through this terrible time. Please know that all of American is doing the same thing.
sandra dorsey
April 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Daphne Evans
April 7, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends. God Bless
Janet
April 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and there families. Your in my prayers.
Mary
April 7, 2009
My heart is broken with sadness for the loss of all of these fine people. May your families find the strength to heal and forgive, somehow. There are no words to express my sympathy for all.
Elaine
April 7, 2009
I pray that the love of God enfolds you during your journey through Grief and take comfort in knowing that your loved ones are in God's hands
laurie swartz
April 7, 2009
may the lord be with all of you when in need and comfort you and your families we all be praying for you god bless
Kristen A
April 7, 2009
No words can take away the pain of your loss. But may you take comfort in knowing that a community, nation, and globe are standing behind you lifting you up in prayer.
Tami Bramblett
April 7, 2009
I pray for all the families of the Lost and for healing for the injured. Extra kudos to the receptionist who was able to bring help to those who needed it. May the Lord bless and keep all of you at this horrific time. I will pray also for better times and better love for all of you.
Mary McGraw
April 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. My family is praying for everyone
A Mom
April 7, 2009
No words can take away your pain of heart at this time. But may knowing that others really do care about your great lost give you all a measure of comfort. May God who sees your tears give you the needed strenght to go from one day to the next, for God is with those who are broken at heart and those who are crushed in spirit, He saves.
Donnie Corbett
April 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Grace Cron
April 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Butler's
April 7, 2009
I am the sister-in-law of Delores Yigal, and the twin sister of Omri. We here in Cleveland Ohio want you and the Binghamton shooting victims to know that ''Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal. We will see them on the other side of ''Thru''.Omri, whatever we can do let us know. We love You.
Eric Chan
April 6, 2009
I'm so shocked and sadden. May God give us peace and comfort.
Jamil Ferreira
April 6, 2009
I lived in Binghamton from 94 through 97 as a Ph.D. student at the Math. Department of Binghamton University. These years marked my life forever as a hard time of deep studies and also as a time for learning how to live in a other Country, in a nice and beautifull town, that I could not imagine would be the scene of such a tragedy. To the people of Binghamton affected by this, specially the family of my Brazilian colleague Almir Alves, my deepest simpathies.
Anthony
April 6, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Judi and Jim Yarber
April 6, 2009
To all the families; May God comfort you in His way. Hold onto the wonderful memories of your loved ones.....we are all on loan for a specified time. They are in the arms of His Lord now.
Rosemarie Hoffman
April 6, 2009
I am so very sorry. Binghamton, you are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Joshua &Lois Ingram
April 6, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nancy Goedtel
April 6, 2009
It is so hard to believe that someone could be so distraught that he would take the lives of innocent people. May God be with all who mourn and all those who were there who must begin anew and try to find peace in their lives.
Mario & Debbie
April 6, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the victims and their families.
Debra Tucci
April 6, 2009
Shirley, May you have a speedy recovery! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Can't wait for your veggies this year!
Our our love, Debbie, Mario & Family
Nicole Corbin
April 6, 2009
This is so tragic, My thoughts and deepest sympathies to the people that were affected by this
Catherine Yarmel
April 6, 2009
May the healing light of our Lord Jesus touch all the aching hearts of this terrible tragedy. As a Binghamton native, it hurt my heart to hear of such a tragedy in my home town. God bless you all.
GERALDINE SHARPE
April 6, 2009
A Reminiscence
YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.
May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.
Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;
To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.
By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation
April 6, 2009
THERE IS A TIME COMING THOSE WHO DIE WILL BE RESURRECTED BACK TI LIFE IN PARADISE ON EARTH.
Ed Fink
April 6, 2009
With my deepest sympathies for the families of the victims.
PHYLLIS LAZIER
April 6, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
christie
April 6, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Danielle Shuford
April 6, 2009
I had Mrs. King throughout my school career and was very good friends with Rosie King in elementary and am deeply saddened for the family. my prayers go out to the families of the victims for they will be truly missed.
Natasha
April 6, 2009
My thoughts are with all of you and your family...
Jason Flint
April 6, 2009
This is the most unfortunate event that has ever takin place around here and my heart,thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy.
Kelley
April 6, 2009
My thoughts and prayer are with everyone who was affected by this TERRIBLE tragedy.I have lived in Binghamton all my life and never thought something like this would ever happen here.I think the police and everyone involved is doing a GREAT job!! God bless! Enjoy everyday of your life because you never know when it could end.
John Hobarth
April 6, 2009
All of the people affected by this tragedy are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and heal all of you.
April 6, 2009
We are grieved to hear of the tragedy in
Binghamton. We are both from that area and
know many people there, as well as all of our children and grandchildren are there.
God took care of them. And God will heal the hearts of the families of those killed
in the shootings. Our prayers are with them.
Dona and Jim Howland, Fort Mill, SC
Lisa
April 6, 2009
I am so shocked and sad - This is my hometown even though I have lived away from the area for the last 20+ years. I grew up here and to see something happen here is beyond words - My grandparents were immigrants and had such pride for the people and the opportunities that the area offered and still offers. My heartfelt sympathy and profound sadness to all of the famiies - we are all God's children and family no matter the race, religion, or color.
the weidenbacher's
April 6, 2009
our hearts go out to all the family's and friends of a loved one that was lost. may god be with you all.
April 6, 2009
My sincere sympathy to each of the family members of those who were killed. May God be with each of you and give you the strength to make it through this time. Though I don't know you or even know your names, our wonderful Lord and Saviour in heaven does, and I am praying for each of you that He will sustain you in your time of grief and suffering. Turn to Him for your source of strength and comfort.
Christina Charuk
April 6, 2009
There are simply no words to express the profound sadness in our hearts. Too often, we are battered by the hard surfaces of human existance in our seemingly simple attempts at life and living. To the families: may you know peace again soon, and to the comunity: may your faith be restored and may you know that love does exist in the world,
M. Jones
April 6, 2009
It's difficult when we lose someone we love to death no matter what the circumstances may be. May Our Heavenly Father the God of peace, comfort you during this difficult time.
Pat
April 6, 2009
To the Families, that lost, loved ones in this tradgedy, am so saddened, for all of you that have been directly with this loss, as well as the community as a whole. May God Bless everyone, It has always seemed to me that this region, was blessed, in that we have not had a lot of the nasty's of the world here and it has been a safer place to raise all of our children, no matter what our religion, or national origin. It hard to think it really has happened here. God Bless you all, know that the world is praying for your families.
Joan F
April 6, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families.
April 6, 2009
How sad that the people who were victims in this tragedy were together trying to make a better life for others and for themselves. If anything, what this tradegy has taught us is that any day can be our last, and to love and cherish others, and to tell them so.. we may never have another opportunity to do so. Our thoughts and prayers to all of those affected by such an awful crime, and know that the community suffers the pain with you, and hopes for comfort in the days ahead..
Jennifer Donlin
April 6, 2009
As a wife and a mother my heart goes out to the family members of those that died in this horrible tragedy. I hope and pray that in time you may find comfort, peace and strength with your family and friends, and a community that cares about you and is praying for you. May you also find comfort, peace and strength in your own faith, your belief in an after life, and a Higher Power guiding us all.
Greg
April 6, 2009
So sorry to hear about the loss of these victims of this violent crime. My condolences to the family n friends of the fallin victims...
JUANITA OWENS
April 6, 2009
May the God of all comfort give all of the families of lost loved ones the strength needed to sustain them through this horrific time. Also may your faith in the promises of God give you hope. (Rev.21:3.4). So very saddened by this heartwrenching situation.
Jayne W
April 6, 2009
Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. God bless
Nancy MacKenzie
April 6, 2009
My heart goes out to each and every one of you and all of your families. RIP.
Anne Maher Heller
April 6, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all the victims families and friends. This story is so horrific and it hits close to home. I was born in Binghamton and lived there until I was 8 yrs old ... I have lots of family in Binghamton, Johnson City, Vestal ... I have cousins who knew some of the victims. The entire city is in my heart and in my prayers.
April Coffin
April 6, 2009
My deepest condolences to all of the familes involved in this terrible tragedy.
Sharon Goodman
April 6, 2009
My sympathies and prayers are with all of the families in this time of grief. God bless you.
Nancy Slater(Burleigh)
April 6, 2009
Dear families:
I want to express my family prayers to all involved.My family lived on the southside of Binghamton on Conklin Ave for 29 years and in 95 moved my young boys and husband to Knoxville Tn.We still have family inBinghamton so this is hitting close to our hearts we never thought this would happen to a close community but also learned not to take anything for granted. Again our deepest thoughts are with all the families.
Linda and Jim Campbell
April 6, 2009
Prayers are with you all.
tammy blair
April 6, 2009
the families of the binghamton shootings are in our thoughts and prayers. they are all in gods arms today.
David Larson
April 6, 2009
I lived in Binghamton for a year from 1989/1990. It is a wonderful city that I have many happy memories of. I was very sad and sorry to learn of the tragedy that took place there and I send my best wishes and warmest thoughts out to the families of those who were affected by this awful event. It's hard to imagine something like this happening in a place I once knew so well and which was once so familiar to me.
Shana Ensign -Ouf
April 6, 2009
I try to make sense of this tragic event and still I can't. There is to much pressure and hate in our world today. Please take a moment to look around and take in the beauty that surrounds. Life is so short, live it to the fullest. May God take care of our loved ones and their families in this time of grief. God bless the USA.
Dale and Bonnie Burns
April 6, 2009
Dear Families,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God hold you close and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Heaven's gate
April 6, 2009
Virginia Fuller
April 6, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you. No words can say how sorry we are,hopefully time will heal your wounds. Take comfort in knowing your loved ones are with their Creator. They have no pain, just joy and peace.
Joan O'Donnell
April 6, 2009
All the victims of this horrible event are in my thoughts and prayers. Especially Mrs. King. I lived in Binghamton for my whole schooling and she was my sub for some of my classes growing up. You will all be missed very much.
Julia Butler
April 6, 2009
To my brother Omri Yigal, and to all the other families of this senseless tragedy, my continued Prayers will forever be for you. Let the memories of your loved ones be your comfort.
Jeff Manders
April 5, 2009
Shocked, Angered, and Disgusted pretty much sums it up. Our thoughts are with all of the effected families from our home town. Dr King and family, your Mom was a great lady and will always be remembered.
Jeff Manders and Maria Ehrich Manders
Karen Miller
April 5, 2009
All of these beautiful people will never be forgotten by me and will not be forgotten by our city. If I could take away the pain I would. Good will prevail!
Diane
April 5, 2009
As an alumna of SUNY Binghamton, I was shocked when I heard the horrible news. My thoughts are with everyone affected by this terrible tragedy - the victims, the survivors, their families and all the people of Binghamton. My sincere condolences.
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