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Paul Sarle Obituary
Water and family and fun were Paul F. Sarle's passions, and they came together so perfectly on Long Island that he never wanted to leave.
Mr. Sarle grew up in North Babylon, the sixth child of a tightknit clan. His mother called him her "golden goose." His siblings called him "the idea man" because he was always hatching plans for weekend adventures like skiing in the winter or clamming and boating in the summer.
He was accepted at a college in Syracuse and went, but never unpacked his bags and was home a week later. Years later, when his firm, Cantor Fitzgerald, sent him to Hong Kong for what was supposed to be a three-year stint, he returned after nine months.
He married a local girl, Linda Luiso, moved next door to his brother, and spent the weekends fishing with his best friend, whom he had known since kindergarten, and taking his children — Jack, 6, and Leeann, 3 — to visit his mother. (A baby named Paul was born in February.)
His sister Norma Jean Reynolds remembers that a few weekends before he died he was doing what he loved most. He was on his boat with eight children — his own and nieces and nephews. The others wondered after he had been gone five hours, but the children returned filled with stories about Uncle Paul showing them a fish that made noises when he tickled its belly. Ms. Reynolds said, "Oh, they had a great, great time."
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Marguerite Wurtz
September 11, 2024
I remember Paul as a little boy learning to skate on Southard's Pond (the "lake'', as we called it). If memory serves, he started out with double-runners.
My condolences these many years later, that still feels so recent.
Marguerite Wurtz from Clinton St.
Janet Cozza
September 11, 2023
I’ll never forget. Sorry Cousin Paul that I never knew you in my adult life. You are a true hero. Prayers for your family always.
Janet (Donadio) Cozza
Eric Snedeker
September 13, 2021
.....I'm STILL remembering, Paul. Thank you!!
Christine Pizer
September 11, 2021
I think of you often, I remember your soccer prowess and Spanish class with Mrs. Hoegel.
Your niece was my Biology student many years later when we lost you...
Liz is a beautiful reflection of the lasting influence of your graceful and wonderful presence.
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Marguerite Wurtz
September 11, 2020
When my family lived on Clinton St., I remember his sister Laura taking Paul out on Southard's Pond ("The Lake") to learn how to skate on double -runner skates. The little fellow quickly graduated to single bladers. Isn't it something which memories stay with us for so long? I wish all of his loved ones peace.
Marguerite Wurtz
September 11, 2020
When my family lived on Clinton St., I remember his sister Laura taking Paul out on Southard's Pond ("The Lake") to learn how to skate on double -runner skates. The little fellow quickly graduated to single bladers. Isn't it something which memories stay with us for so long? I wish all of his loved ones peace.
McKenzie Johnson
September 11, 2018
Today, I am writing a paper about someone who died on September 11, 2001. I wanted to write about Paul because he seemed like a goodhearted man with spirit and loved his family. I visited the memorial in January of last year and it was an experience to remember. I came across the names of the ones who passed and saw Paul F. Sarle. there was a fresh white rose on his name and it was beautiful. Paul is loved by many, even though I never knew him, I felt him there that day. I felt love and sorrow but I saw how beautiful a persons life is yet short. You were loved Paul, I bet heaven is a beautiful place.
Janet (Donadio) Cozza
September 12, 2017
Although we never saw each other as adults, I never forget, especially on 9/11, that I lost a cousin. I think of you and the family often. My sis goes to a memorial in NC each year and finds your name. We will never forget.
September 11, 2017
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of death.
Amen.
Frank Grasso
September 9, 2016
Paul, you are alive in our hearts and minds. God bless you brother. God bless the Sarle family.
Karyn Williams
May 15, 2016
I went to grade school with Paul. May he/family/friends find a sense of peace. You, like others were taken into heaven long before your time. I have never forgotten this day. It is forever a part of me. God bless.
March 16, 2016
I read through this list of people who loved you....they dont even need to leave their names...we all know who they are...a good place to be in touch....Snedeker's-Fallon's-Garfield's, Burnage Drive neighbors and Petey Boy even chimes in sometimes....God Bless US all for Remembering PFS every damn day of our lives...WE WILL NEVER FORGET
RGF2
January 5, 2016
On this day, I'm thinking of you my friend.
And while you may never have traveled to North Texas, I have many friends and acquaintances down here who know of you.
andrewdini
November 20, 2015
hi
September 14, 2015
He may not have been here for the long haul.....BUT HE WAS HERE FOR THE GOOD HAUL!!! Miss you!
September 11, 2015
Always remembered, never forgotten. Love to your family....
Cousin Janet ( Donadio) Cozza
suzanne devito
September 11, 2015
Remembering Paul and his family today on this solemn day.A beautiful soul gone to soon.Always in our hearts. NB class of 1981
September 10, 2015
" I ain't here on business baby I am only here for fun"
August 21, 2015
Not a day goes by big boy...your always inside my car radio...not sure how that happens but I know its you..COMWS
September 11, 2014
Linda,Jack. LeeAnn and Paul--Wanger and Johnie
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of death.
Amen.
God Bless -- RGF2
January 7, 2014
Happy B-Day big boy and God Bless
September 16, 2013
i avoided all the "anniversary" programming this year, but havent forgotten one wit.....i still remember; and from time to time share with my customers who Paul was to me. At the last month or so I lived on Long Island he was.....a brother. Actually just gave myself a little chuckle because when I remember even the childhood stuff it seems he was just like my older brother, Darryl. Makes sense. A very bright light at a very dark time for me. yeah, i still remember Eric Snedeker 9/16/13
Donna Jacobi
September 11, 2013
Thinking of Paul and his family today. (Although wonderful memories remain in our hearts everyday) Will always remember the "bungalow".
Nancy Bornhoeft Koval
September 11, 2012
Remember Paul from our visits to Babylon when he was a little kid - so cute and so much fun - just heard his name in the 2012 Memorial tribute. Condolences to all the Sarles.
February 21, 2012
Missed it again this year because i dont work in Babylon anymore, but dont think the thoughts and prayers are waning...They Are Not...God Bless the Sarles
RGF2
Judy Cohen
September 24, 2011
I only read about Paul here on Newsday's 9/11 section. His memory is kept alive by loving family and friends who have made sure that he is still remembered.
Suzanne DeVito
September 11, 2011
We had our 30th High School Reunion this July and we will never forget Paul ,who was a light in our class.We remembered him that night and we remember him today.My thoughts are with his beautiful family and know he will never be forgotten.
Madalyn Romano
September 11, 2011
May the love of your family and friends help you to remember Paul with happiness and joy.
September 11, 2011
I go to school with their daughter leann. Shes always smiling. May god bless your family
September 9, 2011
Paul: High School was a long time ago, yet I still remember your kindness and friendship like it was yesterday. Thanks for the "Chunkies." May God bless your family. Donna
Janet (Donadio) Cozza
September 8, 2011
Paul's father was my grandfather's uncle. We saw the Sarle family a lot when I was little, but as time went by that no longer happened. The day of my college graduation from SUNY Plattsburgh, we all thought my grandma was loosing it when she was yelling at my dad that Cousin John Sarle was there. Come to find out I was graduating that day with Peter Sarle, Paul's brother. When we found out about Paul's death, I was so sad. A few years ago I was lucky enough to meet Linda by chance in a doctor's office. I think of Paul often and his heroism. I talk about Paul to my students. They weren't even born on 9/11/01, but they need to know. May you rest in peace Cousin Paul....I regret as adults we never had the chance to meet. Blessings to all of the family.
Love,
Janet
September 8, 2011
10 years approaching ...we still miss you every single day
May God Bless the Sarles
RGF2
September 4, 2011
I will always miss you and our friendship at Cantor. Your antics still bring a smile to my face. Life without you and the others have dimmed the world in my eyes. Never realized how confusing the world would be without you and our friends. Till we meet again.
2011 friends picnic
August 21, 2011
Patricia Davila
May 2, 2011
Justice for you Paul.
Patty Mangi
January 6, 2011
Another birthday passes...You will always be in our hearts.
Darryl Snedeker
January 5, 2011
In my thoughts always. Will breach the New Year's resolution today by tilting one in your honor.
peter sarle
January 3, 2011
well brother paulsy!! another birthday approaching, as usual we will be at argle grill with your picture on the bar with a few absolutes on the rocks, love you miss you every day brother wanger
September 11, 2010
May God Bless all the Sarles,
We will Never Forget the joy Paul brought to our lives
RGF
September 8, 2010
We honor your memory every year at the annual friends picnic.We all miss you very much!
September 8, 2010
Chuck & Patti Garfield
September 8, 2010
Hey Paul We think of you and miss you always. You will always be in our hearts.
September 7, 2010
Hey Paul, thinking about you as the day approaches once again. The Great South Bay misses you. We all miss you.....but with every butterfly that passes over my boat, I KNOW it is you saying hello. I had quite a butterfly experience on 9-11-01....
January 5, 2010
Still in our hearts buddy.
-D
January 5, 2010
Thinking of you on this day
Happy Birthday Paulie
The Fallon Family
Eric Snedeker
December 9, 2009
....I still remember. Thank you Paul.
wayne marx
December 2, 2009
God bless you linda and family.Paul was wonderful husband and father I can see.
Joy McArdle
September 12, 2009
I always remembered Aunt Norma calling him Fabrizio. He was the youngest of her children and quite a character. The lil tough guy. He would karate role play with my husband Mac and he was so young. We all danced at the weddings and had so much fun. The last family reunion with all the cousins was to be the one we would never forget as it was just weeks before 9.11. I've never seen anyone's smile radiate and just make you feel so welcomed as Pauls. I'm just a cousin who had a lifetime of knowing Paul and that has made me that much richer. I think of him often and on this tragic day I shed tears for him and all who died. What they went through, what they feared and never being able to say goodbye. My love for his wife Linda and the children will always be strong. His sisters and brothers and especially Aunt Norma...please know I think of this and you all often. We don't talk about it much as it is painful. I love you all and miss Paul very much. I can't see anymore...the tears are flowing. Love you all.
September 11, 2009
Dear Cuz,
Remember the old days of singing "Feeling Allright" at Tin Lizzys in NYC 8 years ago. Good times. God bless you. My thoughts are always with you and your family. Will never forget that big smile. LW
September 11, 2009
May Gob Bless the Sarles and all who suffered losses on this tragic day
RF
September 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 16, 2009
pablo
thinking about you today
like you never left
your ol' pal
burkE
Doug Abraham
January 5, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Darryl Snedeker
January 5, 2009
Thinking about you Paulie... as always.
-D
frankie
October 5, 2008
Just thinking about you....
D Harrington
September 11, 2008
Paul- I am thinking of you and Philip Ognibene- both wonderful people with big hearts and both from N. Babylon. We went to school together and had a great time with you, Darryl, Bill Hellem and the rest of the gang. Rest in peace my friend.
Stacey Rettinger Nocella
September 11, 2008
Thinking of you and your family today Paul. I knew you from North Babylon High School....
We will never forget.
God Bless your family and friends.
"We all take different paths in Life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of eachother eveywhere."
-Tim McGraw
k
August 21, 2008
Hey Paul,
I think of you often with a smile and heavy heart. Thanks for the many laughs at work and helping me down on 2/93. You have touched many lives in your short one and I feel blessed that I knew you.
With love, my friend..
Nicholas Giardina
August 13, 2008
“Unified Spirits Awakened”
Underneath it all, no one understands why
Needless violence, innocent people having to die
It almost seems like I was dreaming
To see all those innocent people crying and screaming
Even after time has passed
Don’t understand why this pain lasts
See us rise and overcome
To prevail over this evil and unite as one
All I want is for this to end
To all the lives lost, we have a message to send
Every time we look toward that dreadful place
So many of us will recall a familiar face
Often I cry like so many others
Freedom now lies in the hands of our military brothers
Americans coming together, standing straight and tall
Millions of people ensuring this evil will crumble and fall
Everyone in this world must now unite and be strong
Relief is being brought to us by the people in uniform
I can’t express our gratitude for what they are doing
Can’t express how we feel for all the families and wives
All these great heroes, and the needless loss of so many lives
This is dedicated to all the Victims of the September 11th attack on our “Great Nation”
- Nicholas F. Giardina -
Nicholas Giardina
June 19, 2008
I could live for a 1000 years and not find a friend with a heart as big as Paul. A true friend beyond all others, he is missed dearly. God blessed me with the opportuntiy to ride the LIRR home with Paul on 9/10/01, "laughing and talking", never knowing that would be my last goodbye to my friend. My prayers are with him & his family.
deborah green
June 8, 2008
I thought of your family today when I visited the old neighborhood. I remembered playing American Guerilla's in your treehouse in the swamp. I remembered lots of things.too many to list. I miss those days and I'm so sorry for your loss.
R
March 10, 2008
Just came back from your memorial in babylon.....then realized i missed your b day this year...Sorry Dude .....COMWS
Love You
k
February 28, 2008
Thinking of you.
God Bless.
Doug Abraham
January 5, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
a babylonmom
December 29, 2007
may this new year bring you all peace. always in my prayers..
September 11, 2007
I will never forget...
With love and prayers.
K
Kathy Fallon
September 11, 2007
To all the Sarles ......
Thinking of you today.
Blessings,
Kathy Fallon
Pinto
July 3, 2007
I last saw Paul at a bar on John St. watching his brothers Peter and John perform with their band.I don't think I'll ever hear 'Stormy Monday'again and not think of Paul. I'll never forget how close these three brothers were and the obvious love they had for each other.Paul was always an upbeat and likeable guy with a contagious personality and will never be forgotten by most anyone that's ever met him.
kristine
May 9, 2007
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.
lynnrose johansen
April 4, 2007
hello,
I just came across this site and realized it was your brothers peter. Im sorry for you and your family. I remember what a happy home you had growing up and hope that those memories will always be with you.
love, lynn johansen (longendyck)
P Tabbernor
March 2, 2007
In memory....
Marc Johnson
February 22, 2007
Didn't know Paul too well, but the years I worked at the Kismet Inn in Kismet, Fire Island I spoke with him from time-to-time and even worked a party at his house once.
He was always a very nice guy and couldn't have been friendlier to me and the other workers at the restaurant. My prayers and thoughts remain with him, his wife, and children.
Patricia Davila
January 6, 2007
Happy Birthday Paul. I will never forget.
k
September 6, 2006
God bless you.
kathleen francomano
July 12, 2006
always remember..... with prayers
Barbara La Placa
August 7, 2005
I go to Kismet on my boat and I miss Paul. I sit at the dock on my boat and I miss seeing Paul blast by in the Grady. I hear the Allman Brothers and I miss Paul. I see Linda and a smile comes to my face. She is a wonderful mother and wife. I will never forget that day and Paul lives on in all of our memories. I last saw him on September 3rd, 2001. And we will all see him again one day. At the funeral of a friend, Ben Franklin said to mourners,"We are spirits. Our friend, as well as all of us, were invited abroad on a party of pleasure which is to last forever. His chair was ready first and so he has gone before us. We could not all conveniently start together and why should you and I be grieved at this, since we are soon to follow and know where to find him." I believe that rings true for most of us. I miss you, Paul.
Vinny Stephan
September 11, 2004
I only met Paul a few times while working with his brother Peter at Sawyer Ave. Pool in the late seventies. Back then he was always smiling and you saw that he was part of a special family. When I heard of his death it bothered me deeply for reasons I can't explain. Peter, you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers often since 9/11, May God Bless You.
Eric Snedeker
September 13, 2003
I knew Paul from way back around 8 years old or so when he would have been 10. We weren't more than aquaintances until he and my brother Darryl became close friends. In the summer of 1979 we all worked at the "clam shop" with 3 or 4 of the other guys, where we counted clams and packaged them for a local wholesaler. It was dirty, disgusting, slimy work....and you'd think we loved it by the way we all worked together.
That was the closest contact I had with Paul until he hired me to build a deck for him off the back of his house just prior to his bachelor party. I have no reason to believe that he ever completely knew how much that work helped me through some of the darkest time of my life!!! I won't go into any detail, and one would be confused as to how this statement could make any sense, but my testimony to the fact that he was a tremendous blessing at that time is a fact nonetheless. As the younger brother it was expected of me to take a certain level of abuse from my older brother and his friends in our youth and I was OK with that. And as we all get older things level out...naturally. But Paul was uniquely compassionate to me in particularly hard times, and gave me opportunity to regain some much needed self worth...I'm forever indebted. It is my hope that Linda would someday maybe be able to share these warm feelings and old memories with Jack, Leeann, and Paul, so that they have at least that little more of their Daddy to hold to.
Lastly, the past 7 years of my life have been the best of them all because of my dedication to a disciplined study of the Word of God. What I offer to the surviving friends and family who may wonder why such an unfair event should ever have taken place, is this......the pain of loss is OURS, not Pauls'! There are ONLY reasons to understand that he is back home with his earthly father, and Heavenly Father; quite possibly hoping we'd remember the goodness and tough it out through the trouble. My prayer is for consolation for family and friends.
Eric Snedeker 9/12/03 Dallas, Tx.
I wished I could have been to his memorial back in '01---I hope to be able to visit the old stomping grounds again some time soon.
Kelly Grace
January 7, 2003
A friend of mine told me about this site and all of the wonderful tributes people have left in Paul's memory, all of which are deeply appreciated. Paul's brother Peter is married to my sister, Jackie and I have had the pleasure of knowning Paul for many years. When the news came in that day I was working as a Police Officer in Syracuse,NY trying to help those in my own community deal with this awful tradegy, unknown to me that I was about to face my own heartache with hearing the news about Paul. My heart immediately dropped and my tears began to flow. Words cannot describe the loss that Paul's death has left on our families. I don't have to tell you what a great guy Paul was and is, he will never be forgotten by those with whom he has touched. God Bless and rest in peace.
K. Francomano
October 7, 2002
Paul:
I think and pray for you and your family each day.
My life is much sadder and this world seems so different just knowing that you and the "old timers" are no longer here.
God bless.....
Maureen Lubeley
September 11, 2002
9/11/02
I attended a mass this afternoon and as we entered they handed cards that read "hold this person in your prayers" the name on mine is Paul F. Sarle. I thought I would let you all know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers today and always.
Best Regards,
Maureen Lubeley
Sarah Gnoddie
September 11, 2002
9/11/02...One year since reality hit me hard. It was my senior year of high school and I was oblivious to everything but my nearing freedom. I will remember 9/11 always. I learned so much about life in that one day than I have ever accumulated.
Now, as a freshman in college at Mount Union College, I unite with my new family. I've had a hard time here, but for once I felt united at our tribute at the bell tower. Around this area are 3005 flags with victims names. We were all asked to pick one up and reflect and pray for that individual and their family. Well, Paul F. Sarle was the flag I picked up. After reading bios and information, it hurts to read of a great father of young children dying in his and their prime.
I pray for peace and comfort in his family's hearts and minds. I will always remember this day...I promise I will always remember his name...
God Bless
Catherine Ritchey
September 11, 2002
Although I was not a part of Paul's life directly, the effect of his death along with associates at Cantor Fitzgerald has been profoundly felt.
On 9/11/01, my own brother was passing on the street in front of the WTC when the first plane hit. Our family waited in agony to hear from Richard - needing to know he was safe. His phone call finally came and he described running several blocks and up to the roof of a fairly tall building. Being a professor of architecture at Columbia, he watched the events unfold, terrified while watching buildings pancake to the ground - an disaster which he and other professionals in his field, never in their worst nightmares believed could happen. He described the people falling and leaping from the buildings in their desperate attempts to escape. Perhaps Richard was with Paul, in a sense, when he perished.
Our family thanked God that Richard and his family, who lived only a few blocks away, were safe.
Little did I know at that time that my son-in-law Darryl Snedeker's best friend from childhood, Paul Sarle had perished along with his associates at Cantor Fitzgerald.
Since that time, Darryl has tried to work his way thru this tragedy. The road for Darryl, and all whose lives Paul touched, has been a rocky one.
I send my prayers for peace to come in everyone's hearts. Perhaps by doing positive deeds for those who remain, we can reach some kind of closure. Each of us has spent a year trying to make sense of a senseless act.
Paul Sarle was undoubtedly a hero - not even so much for the way he perished - but for the way he lived his life. This is his legacy.
Heidi Snedeker
September 9, 2002
I did not know Paul as well as I wished I could have; however, to my husband, Darryl, Paul was the best friend he could or would ever have. This loss has been the most traumatic loss of his life, and a year later, almost to the day, he has still not been able to get past his grief. While Darryl did move away from Babylon several years ago to pursue his career, he always longed to be home with Paul and the rest of the "guys"....Paul had a major impact on Darryl and the life decisions that Darryl made with his life. While I only knew Paul for a short time, the time that I did know him he always made me feel welcome and part of the family. Even though he has passed on, we all know and feel his presence with us today. Many of you may have experienced this in your own way. While attending his service last September, Darryl and I took a day trip over to Fire Island to visit the house that was Paul's pride and joy....while there, we stopped in at the Inn/Out for a drink and Darryl told me of his childhood stories of being with Paul on the island. While there, their favorite song as kids, "Whipping Post" by the Allman Brothers, came on the jukebox....although no one was there to play the jukebox. We both were kind of spooked at the same time, but then we both smiled. I told him that that was Paul's way of letting him know that he was there with us, and even though they had lost touch with each other over the years, he appreciated the fact that he had made the journey to say his last goodbyes. We could just feel him there and things felt good at that moment. So to his family and friends: I didn't know any of you very well, but please know that I feel like I have known Paul for years through my husband, and that he was the best thing that ever happened to him!!
Joan Henehan
September 7, 2002
Your friends in Brightwaters, Bay Shore and beyond send loving thoughts to the family...
Clodagh Coffey
August 29, 2002
My heart is broken just reading the tributes to Paul Sarle.
What a great person.
What a huge loss.
I never met Paul. My sister, Sinead, worked with the family as a nanny. But I've seen his pictures, and am familiar with the magical smile everyone remembers. I would like to say how deeply sorry I am to his family. I think of them and Paul very often over here in Ireland. I'm heartbroken for them over the loss of this wonderful husband and father.
April 22, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL HERO...PAUL F.SARLE 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..MAY JESUS AND ST.PAUL GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
Kathleen Francomano
February 20, 2002
Paul was my co-worker for 8-9 years at Cantor. I loved working with Paul, his charm, humor and sly smile made the day go so much faster.
Paul helped me down from the 105th floor in "93 after the bombing.
When the bomb went off and the phones went dead, we all just looked at each other for a second. I still see Dennis's and Seth's face and hear Iski say "oh, not again, I bet it was a small plane".
Seconds later, as I passed Iski to look into the hallway, I heard him on the phone saying "that it was probably a transformer on 101st floor, don't worry, we are alright and evacuating now".
I read that he made that same statement on 9/11.
The smoke streamed into the 105th floor in seconds and without communication, we had no idea if we should evacuate.
The intensity of the smoke decided that for us.
I called my Mom and told her how much I loved her and that we were evacuating. I called her back moments later just to hear her voice once more. It gave me peace.
Joanne, Mary and a few of us grabbed purses and trading log books. I walked away from them into the hall. I saw Paul entering the stairway from a long line and he asked me to come down with him. I was shaking so badly and didn't answer that he reached for my arm and said I was going with him. We walked side by side in the crowded stairwell. No one was really talking as we slowly inched down floor by floor. Iski was behind me and kept saying all we had to do was get past the 101st floor to beat the fire and smoke (he still thought it was the transformer).
A few of us wanted to go to the roof and I remember Lizzie saying to us, "No one is going back up, just keep walking". Around the bend on the 100th floor stairwell, I saw Wally slumped in the corner as everyone slowly passed him. Paul was a few steps ahead of me at the time and I sat down next to Wally. I didn't want to leave him. As I watched peoples feet slowly move by, I felt the inner turmoil of not wanting to leave Wally and overwhelming fear.
Paul noticed a minute or so later I wasn't with him and came back up the 6-8 steps ahead he had gotten. I said I couldn't leave Wally and he said "We aren't, Kat". He lifted Wally up (who was conscience by now) and helped him down 2 floors. Wally wanted to rest on the 98th floor with others while we continued down.
We covered our mouths with scarfs, stockings, some even with torn bras. The further down we went the denser and blacker the smoke, then no light in stairwells. Rumors floated up to us that we were locked in the stairwell, that the first 4 floors were destroyed and there was no way out. Some people were dropping coats,shoes,etc.
I was affected by the smoke by the mid-90s. Paul held my hand up until the 90s then half-carried me down with him all the way to the concourse. By the 30th floor the firemen were passing us and the stairwells cleared to the point were you could just walk normally, fresh air was felt then too. the smoke was pushed up and we felt a wonderful breeze of air.
It has taken me 5 months to try to put this into words. They do not seem to convey what I needed too.
I want people to know what Paul has/had done for me. How I looked forward to his long-bond room visits while Ena prepared his "Dagwood" sandwiches. I teased him everyday at work for being "My Hero", how his smile had always warmed my heart and made me laugh. How at Cantor I always felt safe cause "My Hero" was there.
Linda, God bless you and your family. Your Son/Husband/Daddy is remembered with love and honor. My heart aches with your loss and my prayers to you, Linda,the children, Paulie's Mom.
Mary Berner-Remmer
January 15, 2002
I never had the opportunity to meet Paul in person, but he played a tremendous role in my life. When the WTC was bombed in 1993, my sister Kathy worked with Paul on the 105th floor. My little sister, missing half of her right lung from an earlier illness, and having high risk problems with the balance of her lungs, was trapped with thousands of others in the thick smoke that rose to the top floors in a matter of seconds after the bomb went off. I waited outside of the building for about five hours for her to come out, feeling terribly helpless, and fearing that my sister was in a helpless condition herself. Finally, she appeared, blackened by smoke, and shaken to the core, but safe and intact. She later told me that she had in fact found herself helpless making her decent, and stopped at about the 90th floor, and sat down on the steps, not knowing what to do next, but sure that she would not make the journey. Plenty of people politely passed her on their way to safety. Paul did not. This young man half carried and half dragged my sister down NINETY floors of the smoke-filled World Trade Center, slowing his own progress and risking his own safety. He brought her all the way down to the concourse where they pulled themselves together and parted for home. When Cantor reopened their temporary offices later, my sister called me from work, and mentioned that Paul was nearby. I asked to speak with him, to thank him for what he had done. Paul's response was a humble "oh, anybody would have done it". But the truth of the matter is that "anybody" did not do it, Paul did. Many an "anybody" passed my sister as she sat in despair in the stairway of that building, Paul did not. Paul saved my sister's life. Paul saved my family from a terrible and permanent loss. There are no words to describe how unfair it is that Paul and his family have suffered the same fate that he rescued my family from. Heaven just got to be a nicer place, but the world is a little darker these days for the loss of a man of such character.
I never met Paul in person, but if I'd had the chance, I would have walked through that fire to save him. May he rest in peace, may his family find peace, and may all of our prayers always reach him.
Susan Fox (Cumberland)
January 9, 2002
Seeing Paul recently at our 20th high school reunion, I was reminded of what a beautiful smile he always seemed to wear. I will never forget that image of him. I know he will be smiling down from the heavens on his cherished family.
My sympathy and love go out to those who miss him so.
God Bless
Susan Fox (Cumberland)
Noah Schechtel
January 7, 2002
As a young man, Paul wore a constant smile on his face.In his early formative years I was fortunate enough to know Paul as a consumate buddy and top skier. There were many times we and his older brothers would throw caution to the wind and ski wildly and freely down the many sunny and bright New England ski slopes with Paul. He has always been a mans man, and it seems current loved ones thought the same about him. He will live on with me as a vivid image as I continue skiing throughout the years. I will always remember him as a great person with only goodness to spread.
Noah Schechtel
Bridget Ganey
January 3, 2002
Paul was such a warm and kind person, I'm glad I had the pleasure working with him. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Sarle family. Paul you will never be forgotten!
billy jones
December 28, 2001
No one had a brighter smile; a warmer greeting; a greater attitude about life than Paul Sarle.
No friend had a better buddy; a more capable captain; a stauncher supporter than Paulie.
No wife had a more loving husband.
No child had a more devoted father.
No sibling had a prouder brother.
No parent had a more respectful son.
Paul was that rare human being who touched us all so deeply and so positively. In each and every contact he generously shared his abundant joy and lifted our spirits through the power of his magnetic personality. It is my sincere wish that Paul's infectious laugh, strong character, and his incredible love for his family and friends will live in all of our hearts until that ultimate day when we meet him once again.
Your friend for all time,
Dr. Jones
Teresa Jahn
December 13, 2001
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
Dianne Purdy
November 4, 2001
My Prayers continue for your family and loved ones. It has now been almost 2 months since the tragedy but my heart still aches for your incredible loss. If only I had the words to comfort you.
Michael &Terri Coley
October 28, 2001
We are so sorry for your loss. Although we only knew of Paul through his sister Laura, we want you to know we keep all of the family in our thoughts. May you find strength and peace through the family.
Sandra Biddle
September 25, 2001
With Deepest Sympathy from the employees of Bridas Energy USA, Inc.
Robert & Rose Ann Norman
September 21, 2001
Our prayers and thoughts are with and your family.
God Bless & keep you.
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