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Honor Wainio Obituary
Elizabeth Wainio would have turned 28 on Oct. 8. For her birthday, she had planned to come to Florida from New Jersey to rest and see her mother's new home.
As district manager for the Discovery Store in New York and New Jersey, Wainio worked long hours and flew all over the country.
Just two days before she was supposed to fly to San Francisco for work, she returned home from Europe. Wainio had seen a friend get married in Italy. She had visited Paris with another friend, ate lunch along the Champs-Elysees, and walked inside a church where she lit a candle for her grandmother.
Wainio had always told her mother, Mary White, that if she ever got to see Paris, she could die happy.
After she got home, she called her mother, Mary White, and talked briefly. She talked about her trip. She said she was looking forward to eating her mother's spaghetti. She said she needed to go, to check her e-mail and messages at work, to make sure everything was on track before going to San Francisco.
Her plane, United Flight 93, crashed in Pennsylvania, near where her grandmother was born.
On Oct. 8, Mary White will fly to Baltimore, where her daughter grew up, for a memorial service. Then she will go to the crash site.
452 Entries
AW
October 29, 2024
Happy belated heavenly birthday beautiful. You are loved and never forgotten.
Lori Marriott
October 25, 2024
God bless. Gone too soon. Prayers for Elizabeth's mom.
phil stafford
October 24, 2023
you are not forgotten
Adri Maria
October 9, 2023
Happy Birthday Wonderful soul! You have touched many lives of the younger generation including my own! If there is a heaven, I hope your second fam from flight 93 is with you along the way celebrating how much you mean to all of us! We love You! Honor Elizabeth Wainio
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Nina
October 8, 2023
Happy Birthday
Cara
October 8, 2023
Happy heavenly birthday Elizabeth, thank you so much for your great sacrifice that day. You sound like you were a really wonderful, sweet, and ambitious young woman. I´m so sorry for what happened but know you will always be remembered. I cried watching the scene of your phone call to your stepmother in the Flight 93 movie. Hope you are enjoying your special day and my deepest condolences to all of Elizabeth´s family and friends. <3
Ben Wainio
September 13, 2023
Dear Elizabeth, just wanted to reach out again. Sorry I did not write on the 11th. We did not come up this year for the memorial service. Sarah came down from New York for the week and we decided to stay home and be with each other. We went to a wonderful restaurant in Ellicott City and had lots of Sushi and Sake in your honor. It’s been a rough month leading up to the 11th this year. A lot of family has joined you. On the 3rd of August Aunt Mimmi lost her husband Nails. Then on the 5th Aunt Joy passed away and to top that off my cousin Barbara Jean also passed away on the 5th. We had a lot of funerals. We just decided we had enough sorrow why go to Shanksville this time. ESTI and I were up at the crash site in July and we plan to come up again in October. We are getting ready for your fundraiser for the Elizabeth Wainio Memorial Scholarship at Towson University. It will be held on Saturday September 30th at the Ropewalk. Your legacy lives on. The scholarship has been very successful. We will have a Rolling Rock in your honor. We love you and miss you. Talk with you again on your birthday . Love you, daddy
Jerry
September 13, 2023
Lizzy, you and the rest of the passengers are true heroes of 9/11. I watched a special on the History channel and Sarah talking about you brought me to tears. I worked with your Dad, and met you once when you visited him at work. Reading some of his messages to you just shows how much you are loved.
I hope we never forget the heroes of Flight 93
Suzanne Noa-Gali
September 12, 2023
I think about you every anniversary
Tina
September 11, 2023
What a beautiful young lady Elizabeth was. I'm so sorry for your loss. We will never forget. Watching the scene from the movie where she calls home absolutely broke my heart clean in two. Heaven gained a beautiful soul.
Brigitte paiement
September 11, 2023
Elizabeth, I am thinking of you and your family today. Good people. For the rest of my life September 11th I will attached to the courage of a mother to confort her child.
Sandra Boyd
September 11, 2023
Elizabeth,
My name is Sandra Boyd and I am your friend Marc Boyd's mother. I remember that Marc spoke about you so often in friendship and admiration. He thought you were such a terrific person and was so very saddened by your loss.
Marc always made sure that he travelled to the Memorial Ceremony in Shanksville every year on this day ... until he couldn't attend because of his terrible illness. He really missed you and I am saddened that both of you left us far too soon.
I hope you two are up there hanging out together, and that you both continue to watch over us down here.
We love you........Sandra
S Lewis
September 11, 2023
I worked with Liz at Gymboree she was my enthusiastic, friendly and driven manager. She lit off the store with her quirky jokes and bright smile. She loved her family so much especially her little sister. I hope that after all this time that she is able to rest in peace and that her family has been able to heal and find their own sense of peace. Gone too soon but left a mark in this world with your dedication and whit. You are a true Shero!
Ieyanna David (Mrs. Wilging's student)
September 11, 2023
Mrs. Wilging your best friend she really misses you and I hope you rest peacefully.
Bill Ferrone
September 11, 2023
Elizabeth,
You started work for me as a young teenager. From the very start, it became apparent that you had exceptional people skills--sweet, kind, caring and accommodating. Having had thousands of kids work for me over a very long time, you stick out in my memory as a truly genuine loving human being. What stands out in my memory is when you would bring your little sister, Sarah, in for an ice cream cone. You both lit up with pride and love for each other and I always found that so heart warming.
You are very missed and loved by all. You are a hero whose memory will go on forever.
Love to all your family,
Bill Ferrone
Adriane
August 28, 2023
You and the other heroes of Flight 93 are so loved and held in a special place . After reading about you guys and that one of my aunties was on there, knowing that 9/11 occurred before I was born, I feel like we're all a big family and very connected. Elizabeth, you are so loved and missed, we know that u and many others of Flight 93 are watching over us and giving us sweet dreams!!
Phil Stafford
August 17, 2023
It's been a long time...but also a blink of the eye but you are not forgotten.
Shannon Quinby
August 6, 2023
Thought if you last night while attending the O’s game with Michele, Cole, Mom and Vaughn. I remembered how much you loved Eddie Murray and they were celebrating the 1983 World Series and it was Eddie Murray bobble head night. Pete even popped up to say hello too. You would have loved it - stadium was packed til the end!!
Loretta Larsh
August 5, 2023
Elizabeth we never met. I picked your name to be inscribed on a bracelet to honor your life. The bracelets were a type of fund raiser.. Way back when. I've worn my bracelet and told your story to many here in Colorado. God Bless You- Honor Elizabeth Wainio
Ben Wainio (father)
October 9, 2022
Dear Elizabeth, a day late but Happy 49th birthday yesterday October 8, 2022. We celebrated your birthday at your annual fundraiser at the Ropewalk. ESTI, me, Tommy and Sarah all attended. We had a great crowd this year and we raised a lot of money for your scholarship at Towson. Several of your high school classmates were there as well as a lot of your friends from the Ropewalk days including Wendy and Linda. It is truly a celebration for you. I know you would love it. Your aunts were unable to attend in person this year; but, they still support the scholarship. Aunt Mimmi has trouble getting around, Aunt Joy is hospitalized and Aunt Janet is having troubles getting around as well. But Uncle Pete was there. And a lot of Tommy´s and Sarah´s high school friends attended and supported us and your scholarship at Towson. It has been a very successful scholarship at Towson. Your Legacy lives on. We love you and miss you dearly. Love, Daddy
Ben Wainio
September 11, 2022
Elizabeth, it has been 21 years. It is hard to believe that you are not here. Esti and I will not be coming to Pennsylvania today for the memorial service. Esti is recovery from surgery and can´t be sitting for the 2 1/2 hour drive and I need to be here to be available. Everything is fine but I will miss the events today. Sarah was down for two weeks to help and was ga great asset. Well today is not the day to be going on a road trip. It is rainy and will be all day. Not anything like that beautiful bright sky on 9/11/2001. We are going to take things easy today. I did visit the sight a couple of months ago. I hope to get up there later in the fall. The fundraiser for your scholarship at Towson will be held on your birthday 10/8/2022. It will be your 49th birthday. It will be at the Ropewalk in Federal Hill where you will be celebrated. Love you, daddy
Agradezco increíblemente que tuviera la oportunidad de estudiar el español en Costa Rica a causa de la generosidad de los seres queridos de Honor Elizabeth Wainio. ¡Siempre estarán en mi corazón! (Translation: I´m incredibly grateful that I had the opport
Lauren Savard
October 9, 2021
Lauren Savard
October 9, 2021
Lauren Savard
October 9, 2021
Hi all,
I'm writing early in the morning on October 9 due to a fuller day yesterday, but I did take a few minutes to stop, read about Lizz’s life through this site, and think of her on her birthday yesterday on the 8th. I’m sorry that I’m writing after the 8th at this point, but I still wanted to be sure I wrote something meaningful in light of Lizz's birthday as a way to honor her and say that I was thinking of her and her family and that I’ll always remember and care about each of you and your story.
As some of Lizz’s family members here may recall, I received Lizz's scholarship back in 2016 and used it to study Spanish abroad in Costa Rica. I’d dreamt of studying Spanish abroad since high school, and receiving Lizz’s scholarship was actually the deciding factor in my decision to spend the fall semester of my senior year of college learning Spanish in Costa Rica. It never ceases to humble and amaze me to think that I’d be able to accomplish that dream because of who Lizz was and how her family chose to remember her in a way that would benefit others. While I wouldn’t say I’ve become fluent in Spanish, my speaking and writing skills alike in the language improved significantly from my time there, I was able to complete an internship in my host university’s communications office in Spanish during my semester abroad, and I’m still able to have basic interactions in Spanish in many instances today. I still desire and intend to build my knowledge of the language moving forward.
Five years after my semester in Costa Rica, I still think of Lizz and her family throughout the year and the incredible opportunity you each made available to me through your generosity, and I’ll always hold a special place in my heart for her and for each of you. I reviewed some articles yesterday about her life, and she was truly a remarkable person. It inspires me to think of how hardworking she was and how much she’d accomplished at such a young age, yet how she’d always been so supportive of others and eager to see them do well at the same time and how she was so willing to give of herself for people. Even though I didn’t have the privilege of knowing Lizz personally, I definitely think I could learn and grow from her example based on all I’ve read about her, and I believe that all of us could.
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I’d made trips to the three affected sites (the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York, the Pentagon, and the Flight 93 Memorial) at the end of September. I’d made it a special point to review Lizz’s profile at the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York and to stop in front of her marker at the Flight 93 Memorial, and I paused for a moment to think of and pray for her family at each place. I’ve attached a photo of Lizz’s Flight 93 Memorial marker. The Flight 93 Memorial felt like such a beautiful and honoring place, and I’m hoping to return and honor Lizz somehow there at least every few years!
Since Lizz had played such a key part in my own story, I’ll always make it a point to take a few minutes to remember her and her family on October 8—though you’ll all continue to stay on my hearts year-round as well. My mom and I will attend Lizz’s scholarship fundraiser later this month, and I feel grateful and honored that we can go again!
Sending much love, blessings, and best thoughts for all who’d care about Lizz, for this time and all times of the year!
Lauren
Ben Wainio
October 8, 2021
Happy Birthday Elizabeth, 48 years. Miss you a lot. Mom and I went to a new restaurant (at least for me) in Ellicott City. We had a wonderful Sushi lunch with some hot Sake. We will have some champagne or a rolling rock later tonight. Laurie is coming over in a little while for happy hour. In a couple of weeks we will be having our annual fundraiser at the Ropewalk. It’s on Saturday, October 23rd. We had to cancel last years event because of Covid. Wasn’t sure if we could have this years; but, we were able to get it scheduled again. Not sure how many people will come. Covid is still a problem and some people might be afraid to be in a indoor setting. But no matter we will celebrate you and be with your friends and raise money for your Scholarship fund at Towson. It’s always a nice event. Sarah will be there but Tom is going to miss. He is celebrating Will’s 9th birthday. Love you and miss you a lot. Don’t know if it will ever get any better.
Love you, daddy
Philip Beinke
September 24, 2021
We visited flight 93 site again yesterday, and prayed for you and all aboard the flight. You are the true American hero's. R.I.P. Honor Elizabeth Wanio!
Suzanne Noa
September 13, 2021
Elizabeth, Never Forgotten
David Sida
September 13, 2021
Ben, always thinking on you and your family on Sept. 11th. Please know of my thoughts and prayers for Elizabeth and your family.
September 11, 2021
You are remembered and your life celebrated. May the Lord Jesus surround your family and friends with peace.
Beth Luoma
September 11, 2021
I never new Honor nor have I ever met her. I live in Indiana but everytime I would go to Pennsylvania every yr we would stop at the United 93 memorial, and Honor's picture would always draw my attention on her. My heart goes out to the family for what had taken place 20yrs ago today
Josie Sensenig
September 11, 2021
Thinking of you, on the 20th Anniversary of the attacks on US soil.
Steven Wilson
September 11, 2021
May God bless you and your family.
Sandra Boyd
September 11, 2021
Dear Elizabeth,
I am the mother of your friend, Marc Boyd. Unfortunately, I never met you personally, but I know that Marc thought so highly of you and was shaken by your loss, by the events of 9/11 and by the fate of your flight. I believe that Marc continuously supported your family as they honored your life until he finally lost his battle with pancreatic cancer two years ago. I met your dad at Marc’s Celebration of Life and we instantly connected – we both were in pain and both had holes in our hearts that should never have been there. I was particularly moved by your Dad's love for you, his compassion for me and his understanding. Please know that you are still loved and missed by many, many people.
Sandra Kamholz
September 11, 2021
Dear Elizabeth,
You are in my prayers today and always. I had the pleasure of meeting your father several years ago at the Flight 93 memorial ceremony in PA. My husband was with the Air Force band and the AF group “ Celtic Air” was performing that day. I had the opportunity to sit next to your father that morning and learn about you that day. It was a moment in time I won’t ever forget not only the day of 911 but also sitting next to your father that day of the ceremony. Even though I never knew you personally, you will always have a special place in my heart.
- Sandra Kamholz
Michael D Phillips
September 10, 2021
Elizabeth, God bless you! You traveled to our Discovery Channel Flagship store in Washington DC just before this awful day and provided me my management training. You were the sweetest thing and so patient with me. Thank you my dear. I will never, ever forget you. Sleep well!
Ben Wainio
September 10, 2021
Elizabeth, it’s the 20th anniversary of your death. It’s hard to believe that it has been 20 years. I’m sorry I missed last year. We did not come for the memorial service because of COVID-19. But Esti and I and Sarah are getting ready to drive up to Shanksville today and attend the memorial service tomorrow. The Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to attend. (Yes we have a women Vice President). I know you would be very happy about that. The President is also supposed to make a visit later in the day. The President is Joe Biden and yes he made it to President after so many tries before. That’s all I’m going to say about politics. We did not go to Florida this past winter because of COVID-19. We decided to stay in Baltimore until we at least got our vaccination shots. One of the good things that we experienced was we saw things blooming in the spring that we had not seen for 15 years because we were always in Florida. It was very nice to experience Spring again in Catonsville and mom and I enjoyed working in the gardens a lot. We ordered a new Honor Elizabeth Wainio Rose from Heirloom and planted it in the front yard. It is doing really well and we have had more roses than we had on either of the previous two tries. We have had trouble with this rose bush in the back gardens so mom decided to try the front. So far so good. Tommy and Sarah are doing well. You would be proud of both of them. Tom is a very good father . I’m proud of who he is as a man and a father. Sarah is still in the producing business. She just finished filming a show in Maine for the summer. She loved it in Maine. Of course we baby sat her kitties while she was away. She will be taking her kitties back to New York in the next couple of days. I really miss you. I miss getting that phone call from you and talking with you about everything . The Orioles are really bad again this year. They are playing the Toronto Blue Jays on the 11th. I remember you and I and mom going to the Toronto games because we liked when they would play Oh Canada and the Star Spangled Banner before the game. The last game we went to was with Toronto. The weather forecast for the 11th is for a bright sunny day, very similar to 9/11/2001. Oh well, I could go on forever talking with you and about you. I will write again on your birthday. The fundraiser for your scholarship at Towson is scheduled for Saturday October 23rd from 2-6PM at the Ropewalk. I hope we have a good turnout. Concerned that Covid will keep attendance down. We shall see. We had to cancel last years event because of Covid. So far we are still a go for this year. Love you and miss you, daddy
Brigitte Paiement
August 18, 2021
Of all the stories of 911. And there are lots ,all of them so so sad. As a mother of a beautiful, smart, loving and caring daughter named zoe. She is starting college this week at John Abbott in Canada. I often think of Elizabeth and I feel a bit of the pain of her mothers. Just this small fraction is unbearable. Mary and EstI . You did a great job. Your daughter seemed so fortunate to have you. Nobody should have to go through this. My heart is with you both
Amar Smith
June 1, 2021
Love Amar
Mikaela Thompson
September 29, 2020
She showed a great amount of bravery that day. I will never forget her story or her birthday. Her and my sister shared the same birthday. Thank you for all the lives you touched without even knowing you touched them.
September 11, 2020
Remembered and your life celebrated. I will never forget
Judy Seely
September 11, 2020
Though I did not know Elizabeth well, she was a colleague of mine at Discovery. On this solemn day, I send my thoughts and prayers to her family and all who loved her. May her memory be a blessing always.
Steven Chen
September 11, 2020
I am Chinese.I know Elizabeth was one of the passengers on flight 93.She is a hero that will never be forgotten.
Christine
September 11, 2020
My name is Christine, from Australia, and I wish to pass on my sincere thoughts of expressing my sadness for
your daughter Honor loss of life.( 19th anniversary) Everytime I go to the beach near me, ( I live near the Indian Ocean) and I see a seashell, and the blue sky,I think of Honor, and all the victims on 9/11. I wish you all the best, health and happiness,today and always.
richard vaverka
July 9, 2020
I taught Elizabeth for several years as a music teacher at hillcrest elementary. She was one of my shining stars in our production of "The Sound of Music" in 1984. She was a delightful young lady and with so much energy literally would light up a room with all those who surrounded her. She was kind and very much a young lady with empathy even spending her own money to buy me souvenirs from the inner harbor during a field trip during our show in 1984. I think of her often and consider her success as a Towson Graduate (as I was) and her amazing contributions for the Discovery channel. I still have photos of her at age 9 when she performed so brilliantly for me back in 1984 and years previously. I will always mourn your loss and never forget how I cried that fateful day when I found out about flight 93. She truly was a great asset to our world and a talent both professionely and as a kind human being. My thoughts are also with Sarah who I also taught at hillcrest and shared some great times. God bless you all and hopefully some day we will all get to see her in heaven. As I always said to my students, "Love and laughter always" It helps us get through sometimes this complicated world. Love, Richard Vaverka (retired in Florida).
Mary Siegel
April 29, 2020
Honor Elizabeth, I never knew you but wish I had. So many lovely comments written in your memory....it is clear that you were a beautiful young woman who brought great joy to others in your short life and the world is not as sweet as it was without you in it.
Alex
January 28, 2020
May the Lord bless Elizabeth, as the void left by her passing can never be truly filled.
October 16, 2019
Its sad you are gone, but I admire your bravery aboard United 93.
The notes your old elementary school teacher wrote a month ago are very lovely. And I send my belated birthday wishes to you!
Alex
Derek
October 8, 2019
Happy birthday
Ben Wainio
October 8, 2019
Another year gone by. Happy 46th birthday Lizzy. i celebrated your birthday going to a baseball card store in Laurel and buying a canvas portrait autographed by Brooks Robinson, Cal Ripken and Manny Machado. The first two you knew very well, whereas, Manny did not come to the Orioles until after 2001. I will be donating this to the fundraiser that Towson hosts this year on November 9th. It will be held at the Stalking Horse this year because Ropewalk is having renovations being done. I also watched the documentary film The Flight That Fought Back which is about Flight 93. The young women that plays you in the movie looks so much like you and has your mannerisms. Don't know if it is just my wish for it to be you; but, it's the way I feel. Both mom and Sarah and me participated in the making of this film. It was done by Discovery and they really did a nice job. I watch it several times a year. Mostly when I need to have a good cry. I either watch this or the movie It's A Wonderful Life. We watched that movie so many times together. And it also gives me a good cry especially the last couple of minutes of the movie. I'm sitting alone this week. Mom is down in Florida staying at Susie's and checking on the status of our new place being built. Hopefully it will be completed for when we go down to Florida for the winter. I don't want to shovel any more snow. Don't know if we are ready to make Florida a permanent home just yet. We have too many connections here in Catonsville and Baltimore area. Plus, Sarah is still in New York and we can be closer to her then when we are in Florida. Plus, I like being here for Thanksgiving and Xmas. You would like to know that Peter & Janet still come every year. You would like to know that Carrie & Jeff and Wendy & Mark are still coming every year for Thanksgiving as well. Just like they did when you asked if they could come back in the 90's. Of course they now have children and they come as well. We don't play Trivial Pursuit anymore; but, we still have a nice feast, desert and a lot of bubbly. Miss you a lot. Love you Elizabeth. Happy Birthday, Dad
Ben Wainio
September 16, 2019
Well Elizabeth, I am a little late this year with my message. Just wanted to let you know that we did not attend this year's memorial service at Shanksville. We decided to celebrate you at home this year. Sarah came down from New York on Tuesday night and we just spent the 11th having time together and enjoying Sushi and drinks in your honor in Fells Point. Also walked around and visited some stores. You would like the way this area has changed for the better over the years since 2001. Mom and I will visit the crash site some time this fall. Before it gets to cold and before the snows come; although, it is very beautiful there in the snow. We are getting ready for the annual Fundraiser for your scholarship fund at Towson University. It is going to be on Saturday, November 9th at the Ropewalk in Federal Hill. A little later than years past. We had originally scheduled it for October 5th; but, the Ropewalk is going thru some renovations and we were afraid that they may not have been completed by then. They are schedule to be complete this month; but, Towson did not want to take a chance. They are putting in duckpin bowling lanes on the second floor. You would love it. I remember going bowling with Tommy and you and how much fun we had. Know how much I love and miss you. Until your birthday, love Dad
mark c
September 12, 2019
Mr. Wainio and family please know that Elizabeth will not be forgotten. As I read the messages yall have left here the love you have for her is heart warming. Clearly she was an amazing young lady. May god bless you all.
curtis vance
September 11, 2019
Prayers for all the famlies and and friends,gone but not forgotten
richard vaverka
September 11, 2019
love and laughter always!
richard vaverka
September 11, 2019
God bless you in heaven and we will always remember you and your Catonsville friends on that tragic day love always to yours, Richard Vaverka (Mr. V.)
Amanda S.
September 11, 2019
From one Towson alum to another: RIP. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger. Love and peace to the Wainio family on this day.
Steve Weir
September 11, 2019
RIP...never forgotten...
Sandra Kamholz
September 11, 2019
Prayers with you Ben and your family on this day. I still remember the special day I met you Ben at the 9/11 ceremony a few years back and how your story of your daughter touched my heart. I felt so honored to be next to you and could feel the presence of your love for your daughter. As I mentioned that day, I was close in age to your daughter, and also a Libra. I will be 47 in a few weeks. I also was looking at Towson as a possible school to go to, but ended up going to Frostburg State where I too, drank Rolling Rock among my fellow peers and classmates. I will cherish the memory I had with you that day, and know that although we don't know each other well your daughter is always in my thoughts and prayers and for your family as well. - Sandra
richard vaverka
September 10, 2019
you may not remember me but I taught Elizabeth at hillcrest elementary back in the 1980;s she was a wonderful student and star in The Sound of Music 1984
richard vaverka
September 10, 2019
I taught you in the 1980's and featured you in "The Sound of Music " 1984 God bless you in heaven and your loving parents.
Tracey Kash
September 10, 2019
Every year I am brought to tears remembering your smile and how genuine you always were. I will never forget 9/11 and most importantly I will never forget you.
Susan
August 15, 2019
The day is coming 9/11 I think of your bravery and those who were with you
My head Bowed in Honor and absolute faith in USA I feel sad for your loved ones. I will stay home from work. Contemplate and remember the 1st Responders and All of Us. Fly free knowing you always did your Best
Thank You
Alex
June 26, 2019
Hello,
You would have fought so hard to live aboard UA93. Yet the 40 heroes, including yourself, stopped evil people from causing more chaos!
But I am sorry for your loss, Elizabeth. It seemed like you were on a path to a fulfilling life. Always watch over us and your family.
Regina Donohue
March 27, 2019
In memory of Elizabeth
The Kindred Family
November 23, 2018
Sending our continued heartfelt condolences to your family. Time may pass but not always does the pain of losing someone loved. May God give the needed help and comfort everyday. Elizabeth will always be sadly missed and lovingly remembered.
Ben Wainio
October 8, 2018
Well, Elizabeth today is your 45th birthday. It hurts me so that you are not here to celebrate. I know you are celebrating having a cold Rolling Rock with grand mom. Mom and I went to the movies today and saw A Star is Born. You would have loved it. It was better than the 1976 version that you saw in the 90's. We are getting ready to have the fundraiser for your scholarship at Towson University. It will be on Saturday October 20th and a lot of your friends will be there. Also, a lot of Tom's and Sarah's friends will be there as well. It is a great event and we have raised a lot of money for your scholarship. If you drive through Catonsville, I think I have put a poster with your picture on almost every telephone poll you can on Frederick and Edmondson Avenue. I want everyone to know how beautiful you are. It is a picture of you when you were in Italy for Michelle's and Pat's wedding, September 1, 2001. I love you and miss you. Love, Daddy
Emily
September 13, 2018
I relate to Honor when she said that she was looking forward to eating her mom's spaghetti when she came home because I love my mom's spaghetti too. She also graduated from Towson, where my aunt works. And I have family that live in Baltimore. Looking through the comments and I saw a friend from Parkville...my aunt used to live there. I guess I would say that it's oddly personal to know the area where she grew up.
Kathy
September 11, 2018
Never Forgotten!!
Ben Wainio
September 11, 2018
Well Elizabeth, another anniversary has come. Today is the 17th year since 9/11/2001. It seems like it was just yesterday. This week was a very busy weekend. Sarah and I drove up on Saturday and on Sunday, we had the dedication for the last piece of the Flight 93 Memorial (The Tower of Voices). It is truly magnificent. it stands 93 feet in height and will contain 40 wind chimes, one each for you and your 39 other friends. They were only able to have 8 of the chimes on hand for the dedication, the other 32 will be installed sometime this fall. Then on Monday, we had a special service for all of the family members to bury the last of the unidentified remains from that horrible day. We could have had them identified but the decision was made to not identify them. That way every family could think that their loved one was there. Because of the terrible weather, the actual burial will occur at a later date. I hope to be there when that is accomplished. Then today, we had the annual memorial service for Flight 93. Today was actually 17 years to the exact day of the crash on Tuesday 9/11/2001 at 10:03AM. Sarah and I decided to not attend today's service and instead drove home early so that we could be with Esti. The first thing that I did when we got home was to have a Rolling Rock Beer and sit on the front porch and think of the times we shared a Rolling Rock together. Then Mom, Sarah and I ate some lunch and shared some champagne. We hope to have some more champagne later today when we sit down to enjoy some Sushi in your honor. It has been a truly emotional couple of days. Mom did not make the trip with us; but, the two of us did come up a couple of weeks ago and visited with you then. We will come back up again to visit when the final 32 Chimes are installed. Love you and miss you very much. Love, Daddy
Mark Mischinski
September 11, 2018
Hello Elizabeth - Remembering you today and look forward to hearing the new bells ring with the sound of all the brave voices that with you. God bless. Mark
Demi Christophi
September 9, 2018
Sending prayers to you & your loved ones from across the miles. May your memory be eternal.
Susan Todd
September 8, 2018
Elizabeth it is the time Again. Thank You and your Brave, Intelligent and Courageous passengers
For Saving Our Lives below
My daughter was a classmate of your Sister
So I am Honor bound. To Honor you
And Heartfelt Sympathy to Your Family
Never Forget
ST
Amar Smith
June 27, 2018
Love Amar and I will see you in heaven lovely Love Amar
Sandra Kamholz
September 13, 2017
Dear Elizabeth,
My name is Sandra Kamholz. You and I never had the opportunity to meet personally but I had the sincerest pleasure of meeting your father on Monday at the flight 93 memorial service. My husband, is Robert Kamholz, USAF chief of public affairs for the United States Air Force bands in Washington, D.C. I had the unique opportunity to join my husband and be present at the Memorial service this past Monday. I was there by myself as my husband was taking pictures and I was trying to locate a place to sit. I was told by my husband I was on the invited guest list and that I would be sitting near the families affected by the tragedy of 9/11. I approached a nice gentleman and asked "is this seat taken" he replied it's yours. This man had a caring and warm disposition about him. This man I came to find out was your father and he shared stories with me of your amazing life. I graduated from college in May of 1994 from Frostburg State University. At the time, I had graduated high school in 1990, I was deciding where to go to school and I had narrowed my choices to Frostburg and Towson but ultimately due to my love of skiing I chose Frostburg. If I had chose Towson, there is a possibility I may have met you. I found out that you and I were close in age too - I was born September 26, 1972. I am a Libra and came to find out you were too. I immediately felt a personal connection to your father and enjoyed him sharing with me the amazing memories of your life. I turned to your father shortly into our conversation and I was looking for the parents of Julia, one of the singers in USAF Celtic Air. I said to Ben, I can't find Julia's parents and we had talked about sitting together. He then said to me, "you do know you are sitting in the family area" and within moments my heart had dropped. I was sitting in the wrong spot. I immediately told your father, I'm in the wrong area I'm truly sorry and was planning to get up and walk back a few rows. Your father leaned over to me and said just stay here. I paused for a brief moment not knowing the right thing to do but within seconds I said ok and nestled in my seat. I continued to learn about how and why you were on Flight 93 and stories of your childhood. I was so blessed to sit next to your father and be present with him on such a difficult day. I will cherish the memory of being with your father that day and hearing firsthand about his love for you. There is a reason you were named Honor and I felt a close connection to you in my heart that day. What I didn't realize til later, is that I had actually sat in the right spot after all. My prayers are with all of your family, and Ben a sincerest thank you is sent your way for allowing me to sit next to you this past Monday.
Ben Wainio
September 12, 2017
Dear Elizabeth, it has been 16 years since your murder on September 11, 2001. I was in Shanksville with your sister Sarah for the activities on Sunday and yesterday. We had a ground/sound breaking for the last piece of the memorial. It will be called The Tower of Voices and it will be 93 feet tall and hold 40 wind chimes, one for each passenger and crew member. They called it a sound breaking because they had one 9 foot wind chime there so we could hear it and also had a simulation recording of the forty chimes. Then yesterday we had our annual rememberence ceremony which was beautiful. This year they had a group from the Air Force called Celtic Aire which really sang two beautiful songs that were appropiate for the day and tied into the tower of Voices and how much you are missed. You would have loved it. The Tower will be completed this time next year. I love you and miss you. You are truly loved by a lot of people. Love, Daddy
S Todd
September 11, 2017
I remember you especially on this day. I think about your parents and siblings. Thank You for being brave and saving us.
Rest Well
Sarah and Esti (New York-9/23/2016)
Ben Wainio
October 8, 2016
Dear Elizabeth, another birthday for you today. You would have been 43 years old. I often wonder where you would be if if you would have flown to San Francisco on the 10th instead of changing to the 11th. I am sure you would have been at the top and very successful and extremely happy. You are missed by so many. We again had a very successful fundraiser for your scholarship last Saturday at the Ropewalk. So many of your friends were there, loving you more than ever. Esti and I are at Ocean City this weekend. I wish you could be walking on the beach with us this morning. You will be in spirit. You loved it so. We are getting together with a group of FNB employees tonight for a reunion. A lot of them you knew either in person or through our conversations over the years. We will have a Rolling Rock in your honor. We love you and miss you deeply. Love, daddy.
PS I added a photo of Sarah and Esti in New York several weeks ago for a celebration of Sarah's film documentary screening. It was a huge success. You would have been proud of her. ❤
Ben Wainio
September 11, 2016
Dear Elizabeth,
Sarah and I just got back from the memorial and today's 15th anniversary service. Linda and Wendy came up on Friday along with me. As you know Linda was there for the 10th anniversary and Wendy was there for the first time since the beginning. They both visited the wall of names and the impact site with me. Sarah drove up yesterday and we all attended the luminary ceremony. Linda carried the lantern and placed it at your name. Today Linda read your name at the memorial service. It's always an emotional time. It was nice to have your friends there with Sarah and Me. Mom did not attend this year. She and I were up to the site last month. We left shells again for you and they were still at the wall and at the impact site. We miss you dearly. It's nice to see how many people love you and miss you..
Love, Dad
Love
Esther Heymann
September 11, 2016
Always in my heart, my soul, my memory. Your light shines on...
Suzanne Noa
September 10, 2016
I think of you often since that day. I think we could have been good friends. Rest peacefully in the arms of God, dear girl
Steve Weir
September 9, 2016
As another anniversary of this tragedy approaches, I send prayers to everyone affected by this..Never Forgotten...
Brenda Simon
September 8, 2016
What a wonderful, bright, and kind young lady. Brave. Elizabeth, you are missed. Much love to your family and friends. Brenda (Gymboree days)
Isabella MI
September 8, 2016
It's been 15 years this sunday.
My condolences to everybody who lost loved ones on this fateful day. Honor and Respect to Elizabeth Wainio.
Fight terrorism.
Mary White
September 7, 2016
On a more personal note, 15 years ago on the 9th, I received my last phone call from Beth. She was excited to have had such a wonderful trip abroad; first to Italy to be in the wedding of one of her best friends and then on to Paris, stopping by churches to light a candle for her paternal grandmother, Eleanor Elizabeth, for whom Beth was named. She was explaining how she would be busy for the next few days and traveling on Tuesday to San Francisco. She said she would make travel arrangements to visit us when she got back. We had just moved and live "12 miles to the ocean, hon". She wanted to spend her 28th birthday near the ocean, which she loved so much. She said she wouldn't be able to talk until she returned and I explained I was starting orientation for a part-time job so I wouldn't be home. My husband told her he was uncomfortable about having to don a ski mask and go to another county. She asked why. He said he couldn't be seen here buying her
Rolling Rock!
The pain never goes away but I am so very grateful she was able to reach her "other mother", Esther. That she was able to speak to someone she loved.
I feel her hug from our long weekend and can still hear her "love you more".
You're not supposed to outlive your children. I pray none of you has to.
Mary White
September 7, 2016
We are so fortunate to have people come to care for our daughter. Her beauty, love of friends and family live on.
My baby girl gave so much to us and it is very important that she is never forgotten.
Thanks to everyone and please remember all who lost their lives 15 years ago and those first responders who are still suffering.
kim daly
September 6, 2016
i just watched a tv program and
wanted to say how sorry I am about your daughter.. I know time has gone by but it seems not that long ago ..
If you ever feel you should want to speak to someone please contact me ...
it touched my heart and I know we do not know each other .. but I pray for you feel peace.
Susan Todd
September 5, 2016
15 years
Honor Bravery
We will never forget
Rabbi Bob Rosen
July 25, 2016
Rest in Peace (Shalom)
Steve Weir
July 24, 2016
Just got back from flight 93 memorial. The sea shells are still there. RIP
Del Newberry
November 24, 2015
As I prepare to be with family this Thanksgiving, I visited Legacy, as I do each day, and came upon this beautiful picture of a young lady lost that horrible day. I am the proud father of two beautiful daughters, and I cannot imagine the pain of Ben and his wife. Ryan, thanks for the video tribute, although it just added to my tears as I sit here and read the comments. I pray today for a special blessing on all of Elizabeth's family and friends. We will NEVER forget, and I for one will do my best to honor the legacy of those lost that day by being a better person to all of humanity. Much, much love from Texas.
Two of your favorite people at the Ropewalk
Ben Wainio
October 8, 2015
Happy Birthday Elizabeth,
Well today is your 42nd birthday. Esti and I had some Sushi today in your honor. we will drink some champagne in your honor later tonight. We miss you and I miss calling you and singing happy birthday to you. You know in my crazy voice. I just returned from the memorial after spending a few days there on Tuesday and Wednesday. I left some sea shells for you at the impact site. You would have thought that you were at the beach, I left so many. I also wanted to be close to you and where better to be than the impact site. It is very peaceful there if that is possible and is a comfort to me. Love you, Dad
Suzanne
September 21, 2015
for you, sweet girl
Suzanne Arroyo-Noa
September 21, 2015
My heart still hurts for both you and your family. God bless you both
Ben Wainio
September 12, 2015
Elizabeth, I wrote a message to you yesterday from the Flight 93 Memorial; but, it doesn't appear on this site do I am writing again. You would really like the new visitor center that was dedicated on Thursday to you and the other 40 passengers and crew on Flight 93. It is a beautiful and peaceful memorial if that is possible. I'm the only one that went this year. It is getting harder and harder. You would be so proud of Sarah and Tom. Sarah is still in New York. Tom is in Raleigh with Courtney. Skylar your niece and Will your nephew. I wish that you could have met them. We will all be together today at the Ropewalk to celebrate the fundraiser for your scholarship at Towson. It has become a very successful event and is attended by many of your friends. You are loved and missed by many. Momma Esti, Sarah and I had Sushi and Champagne in your honor last night. We love you and miss you. Talk to you again soon. Love, Dad
Nancy (Was) Mitchell
September 12, 2015
CHS is how we met but quietly mighty Liz lives in my memory. Thank you for becoming one of our nation's heroes. I am sorry and I am grateful.
Susan Todd
September 11, 2015
Hey Girl Your Bravery has affected my and my Daughter's Life I think of you each 9/11 Forever
Your younger sister was my daughter's Classmate
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