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Rachel Freytag
September 12, 2024
We will never forget Leslie, Charles, Dana and Zoe. A friend was one of Leslie’s advisees at Georgetown, and my uncle was a fellow economist who knew Leslie from attending Economics conferences.
Every 9/11, I hold this family in my heart.
Judy Heller
September 11, 2022
Dear Leslie, We knew each other for a few years when we were children and our fathers were colleagues. I was closer to your sister. A few weeks after 9/11 the Denver Post listed the people who had died who had a Denver connection and read your name. It made me sad then and even more so when I read about the life you and your family were leading. I hope you and your family have found some peace.
Tom H
September 12, 2019
We will never forget you Leslie. To all you family members, share Leslie's spirit in your everyday life. With much regards.
September 11, 2019
This morning, on the anniversary of September, 11,2001, the names of those that died scrolled across the screen. Randomly, I selected a name to honor one of these individuals. It is important to never forget. To the family of Leslie Whittington, bless you.
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Del Newberry
December 22, 2015
As Christmas rolls around, I pause to think of the many who lost loved ones on this horrible day. The tragedy of losing a whole family in one incident is horrific, and I lift up prayers for the family and friends of this family. Together forever. Much love from Texas,
Erica Hoelscher
September 11, 2013
I'm very sorry for the loss of this family and a fellow academic. As a fellow American citizen, we will not forget.
Del Newberry
October 23, 2012
With tears in my eyes, I reach out to the friends and family. My wife and I recently visited DC and I stood for many minutes beside the Memorial at the Pentagon and was especially heart-broken at the benches where more than one name was respresented. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and cyber-hugs go out to all of the people left behind after this tragedy. Much love from Texas,
Cindy Hull
September 13, 2011
Dear Leslie...we knew each other many years ago..in the late 70's when we worked at a dinner show theatre together in Denver. Gosh we had some very fun times...so much laughter. You were so funny. But we lost touch and when I read about your death some ten years ago...I wished I would have reached out before it was too late. Ten years...I can't believe it. May you and your family be at peace and one day I hope to visit your memorial! Take care my friend..
Sheila Coleman-Castells
September 12, 2011
Leslie:
I am sorry I couldn't visit you, Charlie and the girls over the weekend, but you have been in my heart for these many days, as you have been for thr past ten years. We will get to you and your benches soon, I promise, and we promise to bring the dog again! We know you like her enjoying the cool stream under the seats! ;-D You were always so generous!
John-Paul and I think of you often, and pray for you all, always. Blessings to you, we love you, and pray for us here who have to live without your friendship and humor. Rest in peace,
Joanne Consalvo-Mulvaney
September 11, 2011
Leslie,
As each year has passed since Sept. 11th 2001 I think about you, Charles, Dana and Zoe. I will never ever forget you and your beautiful family and all those many lives taken from us now ten years ago. May you and your beautiful family rest in peace and know that so very many love you and miss you.
Katie Fenster
April 17, 2011
Hi Mama Leslie,
We love you and miss you and remember you every day. Thanks for continuing to look out for us, just like you always have.
Love,
Kate
Miriam Eichler Rivas
September 11, 2010
I remember you not just today but every day, how you believed in the good in everyone -- and the power of love and the quest for peace. May your memory inspire all of us to do more to spread the word that we must love one another.
Jlh32
September 11, 2010
Thinking of you today. Very grateful for the few moments you changed my life.
Joanne Mulvaney
September 6, 2010
There is not a day that does go by that I do not think about Leslie, Dana, Zoe and Charles. I think of them often and my heart breaks for such a tragic and horrific loss of innocent life. My prayers go out to my friend Kirk and his entire family. Rest in peace Leslie, Dana, Zoe and Charles-You are always remembered, never to be forgotten.
Kim Straker
September 5, 2010
Remembering Leslie Whittington, her husband Charles and her two daughters, Zoe and Dana. May those who love them find peace as the anniversary of their passing draws close.
Peggy Childers
September 8, 2009
To the family of Leslie A. Whittington:
Leslie gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. My deepest sympathy to you. We must never forget!
Peggy Childers
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Kim Straker
September 7, 2009
It's always difficult to comprehend tragedy, in any form,but when it takes the life of good people such this lovely family it seems somehow so much worse. May God bless all those who love you and your family Leslie.
Rebecca
March 4, 2009
This woman sounds remarkable - it makes me wish I had had the opportunity to take one of her classes. It's a tragic loss that she and her family are no longer with us. Those who survive her are in my prayers.
Pamela
September 15, 2008
One is truly left speechless when contemplating the fate of this entire family with young children. What can one say that does it justice? If one believes in God and a 'heaven' one can only pray their souls live on in ectasy and glory. If one does not believe in God, one can only hope their grief was instantaneous. For the rest of us, let us count our blessings; let us treat each other with care and kindness; let us keep the faith; let us not forget....
Chris Cenatiempo
September 11, 2008
I am an airman in the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard. And I unveiled dear Leslie Whittington's bench at the Pentagon Memorial Dedication. What an honor it was. I was overwhelmed with emotion for this amazing person I've learned about.
Diane and Pete Conway
November 21, 2007
May God bless you and your little family.
P Tabbernor
July 19, 2007
In memory....
David Rosell
July 16, 2007
Dear, family of Leslie A. Whittington-I am writing to you because as a school teacher myself we have touched the lives of many students and now Leslie has touched the hearts of America.
Katy
September 27, 2006
I hope you and your little girls are safe in heaven now
Katy
September 27, 2006
I hope you and your little girls are safe in heaven now
Sandy OHara
September 11, 2006
Hi Leslie,
It has been five years since I last shared a lap lane with you or sat and waited for some lanes to open up to swim. We all miss you and the family but have peace that you are all together and in God's arms. Rest well my friend.
Chris
September 11, 2004
After the attacks of 9.11, my agency created wrist bands with the names of the people who suffered in the attacks. We were given names at random. I received Leslie's name. I wore the wrist band for many months after the attacks and now wear it each year on 9.11. I didn't know Leslie, but I honor her memory and her spirit. She will never be forgotten nor will any of the others who were taken from us too soon, but will always be with us.
J.R. Gerde
September 11, 2003
We were briefly acquainted at University of Maryland, College Park in the early 1990s (Dept. of Textiles & Consumer Economics). We both were in a sort of academic transition—Leslie beginning professorial duties, I finishing graduate work. I was never one of Leslie’s students, but her warmth and friendliness—her collegiality—are bright memories to this day.
The loss of kind persons and agile minds is always tragic. There are no words, however, to convey the horror, the waste, of this particular loss—not only Leslie, but also her husband and daughters.
Nunca olvídese; recuerdan siempre. 11 September 2003.
Sheila Coleman-Castells
September 10, 2002
Dearest Leslie:
Very few people were as alive, smart and funny as you! I was so fortunate to get to know you and Charlie, and have the honor of taking care of Zoe and Dana when the two of you went out for well-deserved nights of Shakeaspeare at the Lansburgh Theater in DC. I will never be able to attend a Shakespearean play, or read "The Wind in the Willows" (the last bedtime reading I read with Zoe), or "Goodnight Moon" (the last book I read with Dana and my son John-Paul) without thinking of all of you. The community potlucks and the parties now all have pictures of you, and we wish you both were there with us, with the kids outside playing with our kids. But do know one thing; your passing taught us many valuable lessons. I hold my beautiful son even tighter now. I tell my friends that I love them more. I live more fully now since September 11th, and waste no time on nonsense, because our lives are fragile on this earth, and your passing has taught me to live with more meaning. I thank you all for that. I pray for you and with you, and look forward to the day when we can all have a cookout where you are now. We miss you terribly, but are thankful for the brief time we had with you on this Earth plane.
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Brd
August 30, 2002
Hold Chuck and the kids close to you during this adventure. A very beautiful place lies before you.
Leta Ensey
August 1, 2002
Please be my Guardian Angel. My heart goes out to your survivors and all of you are in our prayers always. The anniversary of this horrible event is coming up soon and I think America as a whole dreads it. You're my hero.
May 23, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN LESLIE A.WHITTINGTON AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS.GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA..AMEN
Roni Angel
May 16, 2002
I never met Leslie, but I am saddened by her tragic death. She seems to have been a very intelligent person and its a disaster to lose such a person it this horrible and senseless disaster. May god be with you, and my heart goes out to your husband and children and to all who may have known and loved you. Protect the earth from above with the rest of the angels...
Angie Campbell
April 18, 2002
God Bless you! Rest in loving peace.
Debbi Querbach
February 12, 2002
Although I never knew Leslie or her family my thoughts and prayers are with your family. I was given a Christmas gift of a Mercy Band with Leslie's name on it that I wear each day and think of the sacrifice that she and so many others were forced to make. I have lost a husband and a child so I know something of the immense grief one feels in losing a loved one although I don't pretend to know what a senseless loss like this must do to a family. Feel free to contact me any time if you just need someone to listen. Debbi
Teresa Jahn
January 12, 2002
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Leslie. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Joe Ferrara
January 5, 2002
Leslie, I remember seeing you at Georgetown a few weeks before Sept. 11. You were very excited about your family's upcoming trip to Australia. When I saw your picture in the Washington Post on Sept. 12, I was stunned and then very, very sad. I will never forget you or your family. May God take care of all of you now.
December 30, 2001
I was a student of Professor Whittington while she was at the University of Maryland. As soon as I saw her face I gasped. Although it has been about 10 years since I have seen her, I knew instantly that it was my former teacher who I liked and respected. I will always remember her for making Economics easy to understand and interesting. We should all have teachers that smile and encourage us like Professor Whittington did.
James Grace
December 13, 2001
You are not forgotten. God bless you and your family who are sitting with the Lord in His comforting hands.
Sheilah Rogers
November 30, 2001
If God is for us, who can be against us? The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us, and He will deliver us. Ps. 118:6; Dan. 3:17. God bless the ones you left behind; may the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand.
Kathy Swaringen
October 19, 2001
In loving memory of Leslie, on October 14th, I walked 1 mile and dedicated it to her and those she left behind. Leslie, you will not be forgotten, rest in peace.
May God bless and comfort you in this time of such deep sorrow.
Marcey DiCaro
October 18, 2001
Leslie, too many years went by without us seeing you and now it is too late. I will always remember your incredible mind, sharp and funny wit and kind heart. I will forever miss you. May you, Charley and your girls find peace together.
BARBARA BOLIN
October 1, 2001
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
LESLIE MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
Steve Whittington
September 21, 2001
We are not related other than in name and homeland. We take pride in both and our thoughts and prayers go out to each family and American in these most difficult of times. May God continue to bless our country.
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