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It was Saturday morning, and Cathy Faughnan was standing in the chilling wind beside a soccer field rooting for Juliet, her second child. Just a few weeks earlier, that had been the job of her husband, Christopher Faughnan.
They met as undergraduates at the University of Colorado, where he worked as a security guard and she as a lifeguard. One day, she held up a piece of paper to him that said, "Cute Butt."
He became a perfect dad. When Mr. Faughnan got home every weekday at 6:30 p.m. from his job as a trader at Cantor Fitzgerald, "he would get the kids all crazy," Mrs. Faughnan said.
"They would jump around him, laughing and kissing him."
He bought a minivan, and ferried the three children to art classes, gymnastic practice, ballet lessons and soccer games.
The children are Siena, 7, Juliet, 5, and Liam, 3. One night, Liam asked his mother why Daddy could not come back, but a few days later, he told her that his father was a hero. "I don't know where he got that," Mrs. Faughnan said. "And he told me: 'Mommy, I will take care of you. Daddy doesn't want you to be sad.' "
Today would have been Mr. Faughnan's 38th birthday. After the trick-or-treating tonight, Mrs. Faughnan will ask the children to write their dad a message on a piece of paper, tie it to a balloon and let it fly.
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November 4, 2024
This broke my heart when I read it. The whole family growing up without their dad,husband,son,brother. Kathy Knott, HousronTexas
Cindy Roe
September 11, 2021
Remembering Christopher on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
noel faughnan
September 12, 2020
today as i was walking around the city of waterford ireland on a visit i discovered a monument to 9/11.as a piece of steel from the towers..i put my hand on it and thought of him and all the victims...we have the same surname ..im from leitrim also the home place of father judge...
Gary Ozegovich
September 11, 2020
Visited the NYC 9/11 memorial four years ago today with my wife and was drawn to Christopher's name though I didn't know him. Every year since our visit I remember Chris on this solemn day. Thank you to all who shared their memories on this page; I understand now why I was drawn to his name. We pray that you have been able to find rest in the Peace that passes all understanding and that you live in the hope of a reunion someday.
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James Rooney
September 11, 2018
Christopher, remembered and prayed for. RIP.
James R
February 20, 2018
Christopher, still remembered in our prayers.RIP
Roni Christopher
August 5, 2016
I am visiting from Cincinnati and stopped at Christopher's name (which is also my last name). What a great life and God bless your family.
September 19, 2015
My memory of Chris is vivid,even though it's based on what happened at least 30 years ago. I was teaching Writing at the University of Colorado, Boulder, when a student with an unusual last name (Faughnan) joined the class. It must have been around 1983, give or take a year or two. Chris struck me as a strong personality, engaged in class, and a natural leader. Unfortunately he had to drop the class after a week or two because of a scheduling conflict. When he announced that in class, the students gave a collective groan, which I never forgot. They had really warmed to his presence and were sorry to see him go!
It is sad that the most impressive, talented people are often taken first. It's a tribute to Chris's dynamic personality that my brief encounter with him left such a lasting impression. A year or two back I saw in the newspaper that Chris's family were still honoring his memory on the anniversary of 9/11, which has prompted me to write this.
Sincerely, Joan L. Hall ([email protected])
Joe Cordisco
September 11, 2015
Thinking of you today Chris and almost every time I go mountain biking. I miss you and hope you are smiling down upon all of us from Heaven,
Joe Cordisco
Carrie (Connell) Molson
September 12, 2014
Cathy - I don't know if you'll remember me but I was Janine Luppino's neice and friends with your sister Julie in middle school. I think of you and your family every year on the anniversary of 9/11. After 13 years, I'm sure life is different and everyone has moved on with their lives but I just wanted you to know that I am saying a prayer for your Chris and your whole family. Hope you're doing well.
September 11, 2013
keep watch over us from heaven...
Keith Athetholt
September 11, 2013
Rest Easy, Cousin
Dean Link
September 10, 2013
Gone, but far from forgotten. Condolences to the family, this year and every year.
Greg Oletski
September 11, 2012
I was at the 9/11 memorial last November. I found your name took a picture, abd cried. I will always remember you as a great person. We knew each other for over 30 years and that was still not long enough.
Brian Atherholt
May 20, 2012
Chris I miss You your cosin Brian
Margie Atherholt
September 10, 2011
We will never forget
September 9, 2011
Cathy and Family,
It's hard to believe that it's been ten years. My deepest sypmathies to you all.. I consider it an honor to have had Chris in my Wolrd History class at Arvada Senior High in 1978-79. He was an outstanding student, athlete, and human being. God's continued blessings on all of you,
Charles J. Patera, Wheat Ridge, Co.
Juliet Faughnan
May 25, 2011
I miss you dad
Geraldine Wright
September 11, 2010
Nice is not a big enough word to describe Chris, but when I think of him, it's always the word that comes to mind. He is and was, one of the nicest people I have ever known. My memories of him always make me smile.
keith atherholt
September 9, 2010
Hey Chris...I always remembered you and your brother Mike being like big brothers to me when I lived out in Colorado. I remember you always having a smile on your face and being happy. I hope your with my Dad up there, having fun,and looking out for all of us.
Love your cousin Keith
rob pintabona
January 30, 2010
He was a genuine nice guy and a pleasure to know.I can't pick up a plastic grocery bag and not think of that invention of his!My prayers are with his family.
noel faughnan
April 28, 2008
we hope and pray that christopher is at peace with god and looking down from above on you all.
Doug Abraham
October 31, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Kristine
November 2, 2006
As I 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.
P Tabbernor
October 4, 2006
In remembrance....
Wade Chandler
August 27, 2006
Hello,
My name is Wade Chandler. I run a humble blog called Buckhorn Road
Nancy Janow
September 11, 2003
South Orange will alway have a special place in our heart for you and your family.
Linda Faughnan
September 15, 2002
Dear Cathy & family,
My deepest condolences to you and your children. We are distant cousins from the Bronx and I am sure we met at the last reunion held in upstate NY. You sound like a very strong person and I pray that God will always give you and your beautiful children strength. My son is named Christopher also and he is a special person like your Christopher. God Bless.
Linda & Owen Faughnan
Jill Indugula
September 12, 2002
Cathy, Siena, Juliet & Liam-
I found out about Chris a year ago when I worked for your brother-in-law, Mike Sleevi, in Colorado. I want you to know that even though I never met you or Chris, I have thought of you and your children every day of the 365 days that have passed. I still have the thank-you card that you sent me with your family picture on the front...I keep it to constantly remind me of what's important. I hope living in Colorado near Chris and Ellen's family has been comforting. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
David Oberto
September 11, 2002
Dear Faughnan Family,
I went to high school and a year at CU with Chris. We had some good times together. He was smart,tough, funny, and caring. Even back then I knew he would be successful and it doesn't suprise me one bit that he has left a true legacy. God bless you and take care.
Stephanie and Conon
September 11, 2002
Cathy, Siena, Juliet, and Liam,
The Park dedication today was just beautiful. On the surface it seems like something so simple, but in reality, it holds so much meaning and pays true homage to a man who was never afraid to dream and always reached for the stars. Chris certainly deserves to be remembered in this way. We miss Chris dearly and we'll miss you when you leave for CO, but know you always have a home at the Jersey shore! Much love to the four of you.
Linda Faughnan-Fravala
September 11, 2002
Dear Cathy and family,
From my Faughnan family to yours our deepest condolences. My family lives in upstate NY and even though we've never met, we keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss!
A distant cousin,
Linda
Megan Marx
September 11, 2002
To the Faughnan family -
On the first anniversary of the World Trade Center, I just wanted you to know I am so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Chris - he was a very nice person. He will always be with you in your hearts. He was well loved here in Colorado.
Stacey Abraham
September 11, 2002
Dear Cathy, I remember when we had the beach house in Harvey Cedars. I had just met Jeff and remember thinking how wonderful you and Chris were together, how beautiful Siena was and how crazy I thought Chris was for taking off on a bike ride that was either 600 miles long or the entire day! I think of you often and hope and pray for you as well.
Stay beautiful, love Stacey
Travis Arthofer
March 29, 2002
Cathy, Siena, Juliet, and Liam. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am a distant cousin that has met Uncle Tommy (Chris's Father) numerous times. I was in the military for ten years and got out. Sept 11 caused me to rejoin. My heart truly bleeds for what happened. Let me say that our armed forces are here now and maybe we can prevent this kind of tragedy from happening again. God Bless you and the kids. If you ever need anything please email me [email protected] or phone 720-898-8898.
Maura Faughnan Allen
March 28, 2002
Dear Cathy and kids,
My cousin Christine just told me there was a Faughnan in the WTC tragedy and I found the list on the NY Times website. Our branch of the Faughnans live in New York and Florida, and we all send you our condolences. I hope now that a little time has passed that you are healing and learning to smile again.
Best wishes from a possibly very distant cousin!
Donna Hafkemeyer
March 5, 2002
Dear Cathy, My heart goes out to you and your children. I only recently learned that a resident at the hospital where I work was his sister. God be with you and your family. Sincerely, Donna Hafkemeyer, RN
Barry Faughnan
February 25, 2002
Dear Mrs. Faughnan (Cathy)
I had read there was a Faughnan who was in the WTC on 9/11 but could not find any family members who knew anyone there. My son sent this to me this email address today and I feel compeled to write. I am very sorry for your loss, it sounds as you and Ed had a lot going for you. I hope you and your children are as well as possible and I will add Ed to my prayers. Good luck and God Bless.
Barry Faughnan
Karl Kantrowitz
February 19, 2002
Dear Cathy: When I saw you and Chris and the kids at the Bears game last summer, I realized what a special love your family has created. That love will always exist, despite your loss.
Richard Waldman
January 16, 2002
Cathy and children,
My son Mitch is a friend of yours and he told me and all our family about the tragedy that befell you. I now have the picture you sent of the whole family taken in August, and I will cherish it and think about you all. All our love from Ireland.
January 16, 2002
DEAR JESUS SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON CHRISTOPHER FAUGHNAN AND MAY HE REST
IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS.GOD
BLESS HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN THE REST OF HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD
BLESS AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET THE HEROS FROM 9/11/01..AMEN'
Teresa Jahn
January 2, 2002
What a cute love story. Thank you for sharing a part of your lives with us. Liam's statements were so heart touching. We are deeply sorry for your loss of Christopher. May his family values, his life and love live on in all who love him. May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by warm memories of times you shared with Christopher. 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
Rosemary Faughnan Donohue
December 11, 2001
I have never met you or your family, but as you can see I am a Faughnan also. My father came from Co. Leitrim, Ireland and I believe that is where the vast majority came from. We are all family and we grieve for you and your chuildren. God bless Chris and God bless you and your children.
john sullivan
December 10, 2001
cathy-- we have never met but i am an old friend of his brother tom. when i read of chris' tragedy in the paper i remembered the good times when chris (then a soph at university of colorado) came to live with me and his cousin steve in stuy town. he was a great kid then and i'm sure even a better person as the years went on. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
john and maureen sullivan
Penny Kowitt
November 2, 2001
Cathy-
I think you know how I felt and feel about Chris, you and your kids. My heart still aches for you and your families. My life was so greatly enriched by knowing Chris - he made me smile, laugh and even got me through a few tough times. I have known very few people in my life that I can call a true friend, but Chris was always there for me and he made everyone he met feel like they really mattered.
As I've said to you before, I feel sorry for all those people in the world that had not yet had a chance to meet Chris for they are the truly unlucky ones.
With much love, sympathy and support - Penny
trina feliciano
October 24, 2001
dear cathy,
thinking of you and the children every day with prayers and energy your way. i feel sadness for your great loss. many blessing to you. maybe we will see each other in arizona soon. god bless trina
Beth Cortese
October 24, 2001
My husband Edward and our two little boys are so sorry for your loss. We live in the city. I am from Pueblo and even though we don't know each other, our parents do - my maiden name is Adamich/mother Sackman. If you need anything at all, a friend from Pueblo is here. God bless you all.
Sincerely, Beth A. Cortese
Lewis Dorf
October 16, 2001
Your many friends in South Orange have kept us abreast of the enormous strides that you and your young family have made since your recent, unthinkable loss.
Although my wife, Meryl and I only met you and Chris a few times at local events, we have nothing but admiration for you for the courage and dignity you have displayed in coping with the most difficult loss that anyone could ever experience.
Our hearts, our thoughts and our deepest feelings go out to you and your young children.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Lewis, Meryl & Russell Dorf
Barbara Bolin
September 23, 2001
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
CHRISTOPHER MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
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