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Inna Basina Obituary
In Russia, Judaism was Inna Basina's nationality. In New York City, it was her religion. "Here it was not a problem," said Inna's husband, Vladimir Basin.
Inna found her second life when her family settled in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, as refugees in 1994. "It was freedom for her, freedom for our son," he said.
Inna took a job as a translator for AT&T. It wasn't an ideal job, but it made ends meet. The couple made it a point never to be on welfare; they were in the United States for the opportunity, not handouts.
She worked nights while studying for a master's degree in accounting at Pace University. She was a sharp student, and a professor found her an accounting position at J. P. Morgan before she graduated. She moved to Cantor Fitzgerald in 1999.
Vladimir Basin would drop her off at the World Trade Center on his way to work. On the morning of Sept. 11, she was eager to buy a present for her son, Boris, whose 12th birthday was three days later. "Our son is the first thing in our lives," Mr. Basin said. "Everything for America was for family and son, not because she liked accounting."
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Cindy Roe
August 31, 2021
Remembering Inna on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
André LUKYANOV
January 29, 2019
It's a very inspiring story
Del Newberry
February 22, 2016
We will never forget. I am praying for Inna's friends and family today. With love from Texas.
Barbara Boam
January 22, 2013
I walked a mile for you (mile #143) on 1/22/13 as a dedication to your life.
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Milla Terekhovska
September 11, 2011
Inna you are in my thoughts and prayers
Kymberli Colbourne
September 11, 2011
We hold you in our hearts.
Doug Abraham
March 13, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Kristine
October 12, 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 vane. We will always remember.
P Tabbernor
August 22, 2006
In memory....
David Goldsheyder
August 19, 2005
Knowing Inna and her family very closely for many years, I share with them the pain, tragic loss and memories about wondeful person, caring mother and devoted wife.
Peter Brandis
October 13, 2004
Still remember you.
Erina G.
September 17, 2002
My deep sympathy to the family. Inna is watching over you.
God bless you.
Ella Langman
September 5, 2002
One year later I still can not believe that IT happened and that my childhood friend Inna Kogan is one of so many who is gone…The whole year she is in front of my eyes just the way she was when we were young girls: beautiful, with exquisite black hair and with the most gorgeous eyes to mach. Bright, sharp, always straight A-student, well read and well spoken…And then many years later, already here, in America, we would run into each other on the street, talk for a few minutes about our very busy, always on the run adult life, promise each other to call, to come to visit and then run again….She was very happy woman: loving and loved wife, adoring and adored mother, caring daughter….
Innochka, you will always be part of my memory.
May your soul rest in peace…
bruno edery
March 12, 2002
TO YOUR FAMILY WHO LOST A VERY BRAVE WOMAN. MAY YOUR SON CONSIDER HIMSELF FORTUNATE TO HAVE HAD A BEAUTIFUL MOTHER.
misha logman
March 11, 2002
WE WILL NEVER FORGET THE SHINE OF
YOUR EYES.REST IN PEACE.VERY VERY SORRY.MISHA LOGMAN
DIANA ZELTSER
January 22, 2002
TO A FAMILY OF INNA. WE WILL NEVER FORGET SEPTEMBER 11 , AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET PEOPLE THAT LOST THEIR LIFES ON THAT DAY. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND GOD BLESS USA.
Teresa Jahn
January 9, 2002
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Inna. May her family values, her life and love live on in you. 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
Dmitriy Milfer
December 28, 2001
Rest in peace Inna and god bless your family. We will always remember 9/11/01.
IRENE STAPINSKI
December 7, 2001
GOD BLESS INNA BASINA AND MAY SHE
REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS HER FAMILY
AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Sherry Dalto
December 5, 2001
I worked in the World Trade Center for three years and realize that had I not moved to Florida I might still be working there. I feel a sense of kinship to Scott because I, too, worked on a very high floor of WTC 1. "It could have been me" keeps going through my head.
I am so terribly sad for his wife and family and want to express my sincere condolences. Please know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers this holiday season. I'm sorry just doesn't seem to be enough but I truly, truly am. God bless you
ZOFIA ZALEWSKA
November 16, 2001
I TRULY SHARE YOUR PAIN AND WILL
ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GENTLENESS AND
HUMILITY OF MRS. BASINA .
SHE WILL BE INCLUDED IN MY PRAYERS
TOGETHER WITH THE LOVED ONES LEFT
BEHIND. MAY HER SPIRIT LIVE FOREVER.
Randi Cunningham
November 13, 2001
I look at this website every day - I can't believe this happened. I am so sorry for your loss - how you could come to (my) great country and have this tragedy occur. I wish you shalom in your memories - and hope your family can carry on.
Amelia Mohabir
October 16, 2001
My deepest sympathy to the family. I remember Inna's name from some one of my classes at Pace University. I am a fellow 1998 graduate. May she rest in peace.
leslie miller
October 11, 2001
Please know how many people care. We grieve with you. Our prayers are with you always.
zhanna denisova
October 10, 2001
To the family of Inna Basina.please accept our heartfelt condolences for this loss.it was a pleasure to work with you,inna at at&t company.we always remember you.god bless you,inna.
Dione Sackman
October 6, 2001
I am terribly sorry for your loss.
Evelyne Bevacqua
October 3, 2001
GOD BE WITH YOU INNA ... YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED ... REST IN PEACE.
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