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Harry Raines Obituary
Those who didn't know Harry Raines by name called him "the guy with the kids." He had three of them, Jillian, 8, Kyle, 6, and Kimberly, 2. For his vegetable garden, they each made him steppingstones, plates of concrete inlaid with colored decorative glass. Mr. Raines wanted the stones at his office, where he was the vice president of global networking for eSpeed. He lined them up on the windowsill of his office at the World Trade Center.
"He enjoyed life," said his wife, Lauren. He was always up at the crack of dawn. He would go out to the dead end of the street and play soccer with his son or splash in the pool with the children. Or he would go running and dirt-trail biking at Jones Beach with his twin brother, Mark.
"Kids were the focus of our lives," Mrs. Raines said.
But lately, she said, "we found we were missing each other, too." On Sept. 9, Mr. Raines, 37, asked her to come for a Sunday walk. She had a lot of things to do, but he told her, "Slow down, slow down." She recalled: "He just came and grabbed my hand. We were always holding hands."
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S.J. Friscia III
March 14, 2021
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With Honor & Respect.
A.L.
October 22, 2019
gone so very soon....RIP Harry.
March 24, 2016
Harry we will never forget you.
Sol Wexler and Miriam Mandel of Bethpage NY
chris jackson
March 23, 2016
This terrible tragedy affected us all in so many ways. I just want to thank the Raines family for being so gracious and thoughtful while dealing with their loss. While I was deployed to Saudi Arabia Mrs. Raines and her kids would right to me through the Soldiers Angels program and send care packages. I will never forget how thoughtful they all were. We shared pictures and I even sent them hand made bracelets from the troops. Bless you guys and again I am so sorry for your loss.
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Lauren Raines
April 22, 2014
Allison,
I am touched by your warm regards and thank you for your kind words. Interestingly, my daughter spent six weeks of her summer touring Australia and loved your beautiful home. Blessings to your family as well.
Allison Parkes
March 13, 2013
My family and I visited the 9/11 Memorial in September 2011. We are from Australia. We LOVE New York, always have, my great grandma was born there. We took minimal photos of the site out of respect, however, there is a photo of my son reflecting and offering thoughts to all those who died...in the photo is the name Harry A Raines. It flips on my digi photo frame daily at work and I needed to find out who the man was attached to the name I see frequently here in Australia. I think of his name all the time, his name is precious. My deepest sympathies and sincere thoughts and hopes that Harry's family are doing well. My kindest regards, Allison.
Simon Raines
October 7, 2012
Just visited the 9/11 memoril from the UK and found Harry's name, we may not be directly related by I know feel even more connection with everyone from the events of that day. Prayers and thoughts to Harry and his family.
Chris Torres
September 12, 2011
Harry is the nephew of a vert special couple I know. Harry, you are thought of stronger than ever on this 10th anniversary. My fondest memory of you is when we went horsebackriding in your late teens. I will never forget you and 9/11. You'll always be in my heart. Prayers for your family.
Miriam Mandel
September 11, 2011
Dear Lauren, Miriam and Sol want to thank you for the beautiful flowers you sent us. Ten years have passed but Harry is still vivid in our minds and hearts as a wonderful neighbor and family man.
Robin Raines-Bond
September 11, 2011
I remember you. You are not forgotten. Lauren and the kids are always in our hearts and prayers.
Daniel Gonzalez
September 10, 2011
Harry and Mark Raines were in my graduating class at Brooklyn Tech. I also remember them both riding the LL train to school. I am deeply saddened to learn 30 years later and on the 10th anniversary of 9-11 that Harry lost his life. RIP.
September 12, 2009
Hi. I am 15 years old and yesterday at our high school football game, they handed out a bunch of yellow papers throughout the game. . All the papers had a name on it and I got one that said Harry A. Raines. I had know idea why we had these random yellow papers with someone's name I have never heard of. My friends and I thought they were players our football team that we didn't know, but later in the game we were informed that the names on these yellow papers were September 11th victims. At half time, as the band played a song in memory of everyone that was lost 8 years ago the whole crowd held up their yellow paper with their victims name on it. The sight of it gave me goose bumps. I just wanted to let everyone know that even know I don't know Harry A. Raines that he is still in our hearts.
GARY BERDUE
September 10, 2009
HARRY I KNOW I HAVE BEEN HERE BEFORE BUT THIS IS ANOTHER YEAR.I HAVE FOUND LOTS OF FRIENDS FROM YEARS AGO,BUT YOU I CANNOT CONTACT AT LEAST AT THIS TIME.I HOPE WHEN WE ARE ALL TOGETHER AGAIN ONE DAY IT IS IN A BETTER PLACE.REST IN PEACE WE ALL LOVE YOU
Jean Ketterer
September 11, 2008
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers we miss you
GARY BERDUE
July 28, 2008
HARRY,I LOST CONTACT FOR YEARS WHICH WAS MY LOSS,AND NOW I CANT TELL YOU WHAT A GREAT GUY YOU WERE FROM WHEN WE HUNG OUT YEARS AGO.I KNOW YOU WILL BE WATCHING OVER YOUR FAMILY FROM HEAVEN,AND THEY WILL ALWAYS BE PROTECTED BY YOU.REST IN PEACE AND ONE DAY WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN.
Kristine
March 5, 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.
Harry F. Raines
February 12, 2007
Rest in Peace
P Tabbernor
February 7, 2007
In remembrance....
Undersheriff Mike & Mrs. Laurie Raines
June 16, 2004
Mrs. Raines, May God bless you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who lost a loved one on the day of Sept. 11th. May your love focus on the wonderful children who will carry on the loving memories of a lifetime that you shared with your husband. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your life was forever touched by a wonderful husband, father and friend. God bless you and your children always. Sincerely,
Gene Sogliuzzo
May 19, 2004
Harry worked for me for many months as my tech consultant in a high pressure, difficult Wall Street project. Throughout the effort, he never lost his good humor and easy going manner. After work, he frequently spoke of his wonderful family and his love and devotion for them was always clear.
My heart goes out to those who were close to Harry. Now that I have a family of my own, I grieve for his wife and children whose lost love can never be replaced. May you find some solace in knowing that Harry affected everyone he met and he will always be remembered.
Mary Christiana-Novack
September 13, 2003
I just found out Harry was lost at the World Trade Center and am deeply upset. Harry's family and mine lived on the same block (Cooper Avenue) when we were kids. I remember we always got along well because Mark, Harry and I all liked snakes. I still remember how upset Harry was when his pet garter snake died. Since I hadn't seen him in about 25 years I did not even know we worked at the trade center until a friend of mine mentioned it to me the other day. I'd like to offer my deepest sympathies to his family and let them know that Harry will be in our prayers from now on.
Chris & Jill Domagala
September 12, 2002
Harry lived around the block from us. The last time we saw him was a week before September 11th. He was out taking his usual walk with his family. Our families spoke about the upcoming school year and then we all went on our way. We did not know that would be the last time we would see him.
Everyone in our neighborhood knew Harry, he was a friendly and happy guy always doing something with his kids. We would see him pulling his kids in a wagon, riding bicycles with them, washing the car, playing ball, or even rollerskating...Even the family dog was not left out, he would pull Harry while he was on his rollerskates. He really did seem to enjoy life. The only time we did not see him with his kids was at 5 a.m. jogging before he went to work. Harry was a true family man.
Although you are no longer with us, you are surely not forgotten. There is not a day that goes by that we do not think of you, Lauren and the kids. Words just cannot express the saddness we all share with you. May God Bless you and your family. Forever in our hearts.
Chris & Jill
Rob D
September 11, 2002
Harry,
You will be missed and never forgotten!
gabe fanelli
September 10, 2002
i haven't seen Harry since our days at
St. Anthony's Grammer School in the Village. I remember, it was Harry or his twin that had a scar on the side of his face
from a childhood accident. That's how I can
tell them apart....
My thoughts are with his family, friends,
and all those who love him.
Robin Boyd-Clark
April 8, 2002
Brooklyn Tech helped develop many wonderful people, some of whom were lost on Sept. 11, 2001 in the WTC disaster. My prayers go out to the family of Harry Raines and the people he touched on a daily basis who are surely missing him.
I hope his 3 children can find their way to a wonderful school like BTHS; so they may be enriched with the many things Harry received as a student their.
Peace and Blessings
phil andrews
April 8, 2002
rest in peace. phil andrews brooklyn technical high school 1981.
Jerry Scanlon
April 5, 2002
We were at Brooklyn Tech together, though you probably don't remember me. May you rest in peace forever. Will join you in heaven one day.
Jerry, Tech 1981
KATHY CROSS
March 28, 2002
AFTER TAKING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMS I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT YOUR FAMILY IS NOT FORGOTTEN.I KNOW HE WAS A "VERY SPECIAL" PERSON TO EACH OF YOU AND LIVES ON IN YOUR HEARTS. GOD BLESS.
March 27, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN..HARRY A.RAINES AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WIFE..CHILDREN..LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..STAY CLOSE..PRAY...MAY GOD AND HIS ANGELS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
JOSEPH BRUNETTI
March 15, 2002
HARRY, I'LL NEVER FORGET THE LAUGHS WE SHARED WORKING TOGETHER AT GS WITH THE BOYS. YOU WERE A GOOD FRIEND TO ME AND COUNTLESS OTHERS. I'M GLAD WE GOT TO TALK IN AUGUST AT THE BLOCK PARTY. I'LL SEE YOU AGAIN ONE DAY HARRY ........JOE
Cathy Cavaliere-Marconi
March 13, 2002
Harry, I remembered you from so long ago when we worked at JP Morgan. Now I'm so sorry that the last year or so when I saw you on the 2 train at night I didn't say hi remember me, now I'll always remember you and feel said I didn't say hi. Rest in peace.
Wachsmuth Family
January 13, 2002
Rest in Peace Harry
beth reiden
January 7, 2002
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Jeff Raehmann
January 4, 2002
Harry, You were not only a brother in law but a friend. Your spirit & zest for life along with the love & strength you gave Lauren is being passed on by her to the children. We know you are looking down on us all with your smile from heaven. We all lost a true diamond in the rough but our loss is god's gain. God Bless you and your family.
Jean Ketterer
January 2, 2002
I consider myself extremely lucky to have known you. Your warm smile, kindness and laugh will be greatly missed..We will watch over your family, as I know you are from heaven, and help them through their sorrow. You are forever in our hearts..Rest in Peace Friend
Teresa Jahn
December 15, 2001
May Harry's love and life live on in his children. We are deeply sorry for your loss of Harry. 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
Susan Barwick
October 23, 2001
I worked with Harry many years ago at Goldman Sachs. He was a wonderful, friendly, loving person. My sincerest condolences to his wife and all of his family members. He will be missed.
Chris Nierth
October 13, 2001
I'll never forget you, Harry. See you in Heaven!
CN
Sharon Ottosson
October 4, 2001
I worked for Danice several years ago and heard many fine things about the whole family. My condolances go out to you all; God bless and rest in peace.
Pam Mattia
September 30, 2001
We are all so very sorry that this has happened all of you. You know that we are here if and when you need us. You have a strong community and plenty of friends who will ALWAYS be here for you!!! God Bless All of You-Please call whenever you need a friend... Pam
Eileen Ginnetty
September 25, 2001
I did not know you, but rest in peace Mr Raines.
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