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Rahma Salie, of Sri Lankan descent, grew up in Japan. Michael Theodoridis, of Greek descent, grew up in Switzerland. She was a Muslim; he converted to Islam before they married in 1998. They had received some good news a few months earlier.
Ms. Salie, 28, a graduate of Wellesley College, was chief operating officer of Cinoni, and Mr. Theodoridis, 32, a graduate of Boston University, was a technology consultant in Cambridge, Mass. They lived on the outskirts of Boston and were passengers on American Airlines Flight 11 on Sept. 11, on their way to a wedding in California.
Abdullah Haydar worked for Mr. Theodoridis at I-Cube, and when they first met, he informed his boss that he needed to go to a mosque on Fridays at lunchtime. "He said, `Yeah, yeah I know,' but with a name like Michael Theodoridis, you would not necessarily expect that."
Mr. Haydar remembers that he seemed to serve as Mr. Theodoridis's conscience during Ramadan, when Muslims are supposed to fast unless they are traveling. "He'd be in Germany during Ramadan, drinking a Coke, and he'd be like, `No, no, I just got here on the flight, I'm not not fasting," Mr. Haydar said. "It was a friendly thing between us."
When Mr. Haydar last heard from him, Mr. Theodoridis told him how excited he was at the prospect of becoming a father. Ms. Salie was seven months' pregnant with their first child.
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September 13, 2022
Thinking of you & your family Michael. God Bless you all.
September 15, 2021
20 years have passed and you will always be remembered, loved and missed. RIP Michael
September 12, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Friend Of Rhama& Mickey
April 7, 2018
I miss you today more than usual Mickey. You and Rahma were both shining becons of light, warmth, understanding and kindness in what has since become an even colder, darker, decidedly more ignorant,and cruel world.
You were Woke before we new what Woke was. You were ahead of your time. Your Soul is a Gem. A precious jewel that shined its way through life, illumination all who were fortunate enough to share their time and their lives,
I could come to you for Anything. I could count on you. I know you Cared about me and my life #1 and my work #2. I saw this with employmee after employmee. Mickey Loved the people he worked with. That's we surrounded himself with great people that made his family outside of home. We had Slumber parties, Mickey would buy out the whole club for his crew just to bond and hang. This was before google.
Mickey was a visionary. I didn't know Rahma as well as Mickey, but I knew enough to know that everything I have said applies to Her also, and that she Is and Was and Angel walking around with us her one earth. We are very fortunate to occasionally have people like that here on earth for a time, however brief, and we are very fortunate to have been lucky enough to have these Amazing people in our lives for Any time, however brief. It is fortunate that two such rare and fantastic individuals were able to find each other here on earth and join together. Exceptional individuals of Greatness, often attract other fantastic people. Michael and Rahma were surrounded by Exceptional Family, Friends, and Colleagues.
Though I miss our talks and his always open door, open ear, and open heart, I must be grateful for the time we have and my ferverent faith & prayer that I will see you both soon & for eternity, in a place where there is No pain sorrow sadness and your family lives in joy together forever. And ever & ever &ever...
Amen
My Friends, God Bless You! Always...
Your Cinoni Mentee And Friend
November 17, 2017
I will Always Remember your Family that will be together. Mickey, Rahma, and Baby Mia will Love and Live Together un Peace, Joy, & Happiness Forever!!
I Pray i meet you all there when my day comes. In the meantime, i can only say that it was an Honor to be able to Count you as my friends , and feel SO Blessedto have been able to spend so much time with you here in this life.
It was truly an honor my friends, and may you live together in peace and joy for all eternity.
God Bless You!!
Aly
Abdullah Haydar
September 12, 2017
Rest in Peace Mickey and Rahma
September 11, 2017
Always remembered
Del Newberry
June 28, 2017
Thinking of both of you today. So very sad. We will never forget.
Jason Hartley
September 11, 2013
Thinking of Mickey and the family. Met him in Amsterdam whilst in the middle of an iCube Razorfish deal in I think 2000 and took him out for beers. Lovely man.
Ash Evans
September 11, 2012
Oh its soo terrible to think of the lives of these fabulous people and their unborne child that were taken. Less than a month before the tragedy my wife, Rahma, Mickey and i discussed how our daughters were being borne possibly in the same month and how they would grow up together. Now as on every 9/11 i look at my daughter Claire who will be 11 on October 5th, and it saddens me to the core to know what could have been for our friends.
Peggy Childers
September 8, 2012
To the family and friends of Michael Theodoridis:
Michael will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Carol M
September 11, 2011
Mickey was one of my bosses when I was working as a temp for three months at Identrus in 1999. I remember him as being so kind and excited about life. I was making a career change then, and I remember telling that I would be leaving to start school. He was heartily supportive and said, among other things, "Hey, you only live once!"
Jerry Anderson
September 10, 2011
The Friday before Tuesday 9/11, I sat in a room for a conference call schedule for 4 PM, with Mickey. While waiting for the call to begin, we shared our plans for the next week. My oldest son would turn 16 years old I told him the coming Tuesday. He told me that he and his wife were expecting their first child. Mickey told me how excited he was to become a dad and how much both families were looking forward to becoming grandparents. I can only express my great sorrow and condolences for Mickey and Rhama's families. I think of them and their families on my son's birthday each year on September 11th.
Robert Fransen
September 10, 2011
10 years later and still remember my brief working days with vivid and smiling Mickey! God bless!
Janice
September 11, 2009
Today, 8 years later, 9/11 seems so long ago. But today my heart feels heavy as I go about my day.
Today I remember Micky and Rhama. I worked with Mickey at i-Cube. He was a wonderful individual, always smiling and such a pleasure to work with. I remember meeting his wife and being so struck by her beauty.
Their deaths and the death of their unborn baby is such an immense tragedy. I am thinking of their whole family, and all the families, today and often.
Peace.
Adriana Garcia
September 11, 2009
Mickey,
we'll never forget you, no matter what.
KC
September 10, 2009
8 years later and I still think of you and Rahma often.
Your big hearts and wonderful warm smiles are greatly missed.
God Bless.
Abdullah Haydar
July 9, 2009
It's nearly 8 years later and I still vividly remember the day shortly after 9/11 when it went from being a national tragedy to also being a more personal tragedy for me after I found out that Micky and Rahma were on Flight 11. Each summer when my second son has another birthday, I think about Micky's unborn child being the same age as I remember Micky congratulating me and telling me how excited he was about his future as a father.
I pray that they both rest in peace and be granted a place in Heaven. Ameen.
kristine
October 23, 2008
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Rob Garcia
September 11, 2008
Micky:
I never forget your kindness and always positive outlook on life. I had a great time working with/for you at i-cube in Cambridge.
On this 7th anniversary of the attacks, I pray Remah's, your kid's and your souls are blessed and somewhere special.
Raffaella Savarino Tasca
September 24, 2007
Rahma was a mentor to me as she helped me in gymnastics while living in Tokyo! What a smile she had! May we never forget the smile that she carried! God bless! An old friend from Toyko.
Raffy Savarino
John Pondelis
September 22, 2007
Sincere sympathy for the loss of my cousin Michael, rest in peace in God's hand.
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Colin Owens
September 11, 2007
In a business culture full of people whom you forget and whom forget you the instant you part, both Micky and Rhama were anything but forgettable. I still remember Rhama asking me to do an imitation of her accent and it makes me laugh with the memory. Like someone else who commented on this site, it was also Michael's humour, patience and support that kept me going in a very difficult work situation. The world is a much colder place without these two stellar human beings.
rosa garcia
September 10, 2007
god bless you
Howard Konopka
July 18, 2007
Time heals grief only so much...
A great couple, we will never forget
P Tabbernor
June 9, 2007
In memory....
Jay Natarajan
September 11, 2005
I worked with Mickey on multiple projects in i-Cube (Stuttgart, Germany; Phoenix, AZ and later in NYC). He was a great friend of mine in addition to being a professional colleague. He was very funny and used to crack me up at difficult times. He worked very hard and managed to keep his sense of humor. He and Rahma were made for each other. It is sad that they could not be together longer. It's so sad! My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Your good friend,
- Jay.
C Sanders
September 11, 2004
I am immensely saddened at this tribute. Today is 9/11/2004 and it seems like yesterday that all of these precious people were lost. I didn't know Mickey and Rhama, but they were a handsome couple and appeared very happy. Perhaps, God knew they were destined to be soul mates...they completed one another. From their story, it is hard to imagine one surviving without the other. They and their child have gone to place where they are forever young, forever beautiful, forever a family.
William Lee
August 25, 2003
Micki and I both worked for C-bridge, before the eXcelon merger. I send my thoughts and the essence of my own soul to those who still mourn him and Rahma as I do.
sara
February 12, 2003
i dont'know who are you, but in 11 september i cry, and i cry and i pray every day for you and all the peolpe.
my english is orrible, bu i know you understand .... 4 ever in my heart.God bless!
We will never forget.
Trinity Boyd
September 11, 2002
As a student of the University of Pittsburgh, I picked a flag off of the lawn of our Cathedral of Learning today with the intent of finding a way to send it to the family of the person whose name was on it. I chose Michael's flag and would like to know how I can get in touch with his family to mail them this flag that was placed on the lawn by a student and removed by a student who would like to add to the memory of this man. I can be contacted at [email protected].
Lisa Brophy
September 11, 2002
Today is September 11, 2002, one year to the day. I awoke this morning thinking intensely of Mickey and Rahma. I worked with Mickey at i-Cube, but not closely. We hardly knew one another. I have met Rahma only once and very briefly. There are people in this world that exude peace, love and kindness and that is what I think of when I remember Mickey and Rahma. A tear comes to my eye as I write this note, because there will be a deep void in all of us that knew them no matter how briefly. The world is missing three lovely human beings. I believe that they are with God, Angels watching over their loved ones. I pray for Mickey, Rahma and their child and for all of their family and friends. I pray that you will find peace and solace in Gods love for all of you. I feel truly blessed that I had the privilege of knowing both Mickey and Rahma. May God bless and keep all of you.
Lance Reed
September 11, 2002
Micky and Rahma were my friends and neighbors in Boston. They were very special people and touched everyone they met. My deepest thougths are with them and their families.
lynda hallock
September 4, 2002
I did not know mikki & Rama..but I have had their picture with me since 9/11..my daughter was their friend and they had just come back from a vacation on nantucket..she had celebrated their wedding..she mourned their loss... as we watched that morning..she knew..though she may not realize I mourned with her..it is a moment when timestood frozen ..it changed me.. I will never forget..and for some unexplainable reason I hold them a dear place in my heart and in my prayers ..a loving couple who were not expecting death..just a baby..
May 30, 2002
I didn't know Micky & Rhama very well, but I knew from the few times I met them that they were special people. I admired their love for one another, their kindness to their friends and most of all, I admired their zest for life. I think of them everyday. My deepest condolences go out to their families. I will always remember Micky & Rhama. Gob Bless them and their families.
May 14, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN..MICHAEL THEODORIDIS AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF MASSACHUSETTS..MAY JESUS..ST.MICHAEL AND RAHMA GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Sheila Werland
April 1, 2002
May Michael and Rahma rest in peace and may their families and friends be granted the strength to carry on in their absence.
Noreen Voto
April 1, 2002
A special gift
imam talal
March 11, 2002
Rehma & Theo were good and wonderful and caring members of the MUSLIMS community of Wayland, MA. .
May Allah bliss your souls.
Kathy Swaringen
February 15, 2002
Today, February 15 2002, 1 mile was walked to honor the life of Michael & all the family, friends and loved ones left behind. May you find some comfort in knowing that you do not grieve alone.
Michael, you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten, may you rest in peace.
Carl Nowotny
February 6, 2002
Mickey, I first met you on a joint project at Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt. Your competence, integrity and civility led me through many difficult times and showed me that one could be both successful and honourable in our profession. God bless you, Mickey. Your spirit and your smile light my way, always.
David Bradford
January 15, 2002
Mickey and his wonderful wife Rahma were an inspiration to Karina and I. Their warm hearts are missed greatly.
Teresa Jahn
January 11, 2002
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
Pat Roberts
January 9, 2002
My name is Patricia J. Roberts I bought myself a mercy band for christmas. And on my band is Michaels name. I will pray for you and your family daily. May God Bless you all. And may he rest in peace for He is a TRUE HERO!!!!
Susan Versage
November 17, 2001
Mickey was a wonderful friend in Switzerland to my husband Pete at their office of Morgan Stanley AG. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family in St. Gallen.
RAHMA SALIE AND MICKY THEODORIDIS
Sarah Masi
September 28, 2001
BARBARA BOLIN
September 27, 2001
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
MICHAEL MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
Sandeep Gupta
September 23, 2001
Thanks for all the memories. You will always be missed
Deb Fillman
September 21, 2001
There is a site memorializing Micky, his wife Rahma Salie and the other victims of AA flight 11 at:
http://www.flight-11.com.
All are invited to visit this site and add pictures and written memories as well.
May they all rest in peace.
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