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Veronique (Bonnie) Nicole Bowers
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Veronique Bowers Obituary
Veronique Bowers lived in Bedford- Stuyvesant and worked in accounts receivable at Windows on the World and loved beautiful clothes so much she named her son Dior, after Christian Dior. She said she needed expensive clothes because the clients were very high-class people, said her uncle, Clifford Tillman. But the truth was, Ms. Bowers had always been a lavish spender and generous. Mr. Tillman remembers that Ms. Bowers, 26, got a Tommy Hilfiger sweatshirt for Dior last Christmas. Dior is 9 and has muscular dystrophy and uses a walker and has the mental capacity of a younger child. He and his mother lived with her grandmother. Mr. Tillman said Ms. Bowers called her grandmother on her cell phone when the building was hit and was so hysterical she was saying that an ambulance hit the building. Then she called her mother. "She started yelling to her mother that something is wrong, the building is shaking and smoke is everywhere," Mr. Tillman said. "She was saying, 'Mommy, mommy, I'm trapped' and she made a statement that she loves her. Then everything went dead." Straightening out Ms. Bowers room this week, her family found a pair of green Gucci boots, with gold trim, still in tissue paper.
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Cindy Roe
September 2, 2021
Remembering Veronique on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Pete
November 13, 2020
Hello to anyone reading this... My name is Pete, I did not know Veronique personally, but about one or two years ago, I found a silver bracelet with her name on it engraved as follows: "VERONIQUE NICOLE BOWERS, WTC".
I figured this meant she was a WTC victim, and this was a memorial bracelet. It got lost in my desk drawer for a year or two, and I do not remember where I found it, but it would have been somewhere in N.J., possibly at the shore. Not knowing what exactly to do with it, I placed it around the branch of a tree on the left side of the WTC Memorial in Red Bank, NJ. Note, it is the memorial in Riverside Gardens Park, not the one downtown. I hope someone who knows her picks it up... God Bless her and all the other WTC victims...
Cassandra Amerson
September 11, 2020
Hey cousin Thinking of you today. Wish I could see what Versace drip you wearing in heaven I loved to see what you wore, style was like no other. Love you always ❤
Annie Campbell
September 11, 2020
Ronnie you were so full of life, you always knew how to make others feel happy and welcomed. We miss you dearly. I think of you often and remember the last time I saw you it was that summer at the beach party by Kingsborough College. I still here you laugh, Know that you are missed.You have your brother to keep you company. I will continue to pray for you Family
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September 12, 2019
May You For Ever Rest In Love Roni
Alex Washington
September 11, 2019
Never forgotten. Always on my mind. Bless everyone who has lost, and have to deal with the lost on this tragic day.
Yasmeen Jacobs
October 24, 2018
17 years later..still missing your friendship, You can never be replaced Ronnie
Del Newberry
March 8, 2018
Praying for your friends and family today. We will never forget. Much love from Texas,
Kimberly Price
September 12, 2017
Blessings Taking a min to say a Pray for our Families n Friends lost but never forgotten. In Loving Memory of my Friend Veronigue. I luv U. May You Continue To #ShineOn S. I. P. Ronnie
Denise Armstrong
September 11, 2017
Every year I listen for your name .. I lived down the block from her and worked with her before in a salon. I remember every morning before work she would be on the corner of buffalo ave waiting for her son bus to come ..and as I walk by I she always said hello with a smile that lit up .. I remember you Ronnie
israel villa
September 11, 2014
Love u veronique.... Stay up Dior! Keep it positive......Shalom!
Dior Gordon
November 11, 2013
MOMMY I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU FOREVER
LOVE DIOR
Barbara Boam
July 1, 2013
I walked a mile for you (mile #230) on 5/4/13 as a dedication to your life.
Korey Purple Heart Couture
September 11, 2012
Hey Ronnie, Just Stopping By To Show You Love! Thinking About The ATL Trip! & You Yelling At Me On Jamella Stair Case (LOL) R.I.P
Alex Washington
September 11, 2012
Miss you, miss you, miss you. I have lost some really close friends, family, and loved ones. I have never lost a soul friend that has warmed my heart such as Ronnie.
Omar Guzman
September 10, 2012
I never had the chance to meet Veronique.. But she will forever have a place in my life. I am a fireman in NJ, I was 2 months fresh out of the academy that Sept. 11th morning. We went over to Ground Zero on the 11th and were working. After a couple of hours I had to stop and just sit and get my head together.. And there in front of me on the ground was Veronique business card.. I picked it up and have kept it with me all these years.. I had looked her up for the next couple of days and finally reached a friend of hers and she told me that she never made it. She told me about Dior and my heart sank.. We spoke a little and said our goodbyes...
Veronique you will forever be carried with me in my heart and the effect that you had on my life you will never know. May God watch over all of your loved ones.
Omar Guzman
WOFD
Curtis Henderson
September 5, 2012
Rest in peace missing u in bed stuy brooklyn ny luv ya curtis
Curtis Henderson
September 5, 2012
Bedstuy is not the same without u lol rest in peace fly girl
Alex Washington
April 10, 2012
Missing you.
February 20, 2012
To The Family,
I did not know Veronique N. Bowers, but I would like to extend my deepest wishes of sympathy to you at this time. In reading the obituary, one can clearly understand that her son, Dior was her life. When the Lord wakes up Ms. Bowers and gives her the precious opportunity of living forever with no pain, sorrow, sickness or even death, she will enjoy life with Dior, both perfectly healthy, happy, and won't have to worry about terrorism ever seperating them again.
Sincerely,
Mr. Terry of NC
mommy i miss u roni
November 11, 2011
Andrea
September 13, 2011
Hey girl, I was just thinking about you reminiscing on the bucket of crab legs your mom made and sitting at the table eating and laughing. Good times. Miss you much.
veronique nicole bowers
September 11, 2011
September 11, 2011
Always loved,honored and missed, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN...LOVE YOU
dior and friend
September 11, 2011
dior & grandma
September 11, 2011
dior & is mommys picture
September 11, 2011
KIMBERLY NICOLE PRICE
September 11, 2011
I'M SENDING MY LUV TO U DEAR FRIEND ITS ME KIKI. WE STARTED OUT AS DIVAS N ALWAYS WILL BE. OUR MOMS MADE SURE WE WERE THE BESTEST LOOKING KIDS AROUND. I CAN SEE U SMILING N US LAUGHING WHILE WE RAN AROUND THE BUILDING. U MAY NOT BE HERE N THE FLESH BUT MEMORIES LAST FOREVER. I WILL ALWAYS LUV U. UR MOM IS THE BEST AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS HER WITH STRENGTH N A LOVING HEART. I LUV U DAPHENE. FOREVER N MY HEART SMMOOCHEZ!!!!!
dior's 18th birthday
September 11, 2011
ronnie's son dior
September 11, 2011
Alex Washington
July 10, 2011
Ronnie its 3 in the morning, I write you with the consciousness of despair. I know you won’t give me a wakeup call. Nor will you console my pain at this hour. Some soul's are unique, others pass as the tides of time allow. My friend I still sit in silence knowing you’re just a memory now. The delusion is that we move about going on with our daily tasks not realizing the sacrifice you made. Sister I do, I shed tears of love not pain. I don’t want to stand right now because of how you were lost. So many things I wanted to tell you. A decade later and the wounds are still fresh; I still haven’t meet one person that can hold a second to your friendship. Yet I still believe in hope, but alas these days nothing compares to you. Miss you till the end of time. Good night.
May 2, 2011
WE GOT HIM RONNIE......USA GOT KILLED OSAMA.......Doesn't Bring You Back feels good though that he's no longer here.....RIP Mamma!!!
LACE BALLARD-GIBBS
September 11, 2010
LACE BALLARD
September 11, 2010
"RONNIE" U WERE A WONDERFUL PERSON. I CAN NEVER FORGET YOU. I STILL REMEMBER ALL THE CONVERSATIONS AND SCHEMES WE HAD LIKE YESTERDAY. LOLOL. U WERE SUCH A COOL PERSON. I HOPE YOU AND DREW (KP) ARE TOGETHER. LOVE ALWAYS.....LISA (LACE) BALLARD
Charmaine Tyson
September 11, 2010
Ronnie, you darling friend, sister and angel, there isn't a day I don't think about you. We had the best times of our lives, you sure was a blessing to mine. I love you very much and miss you dearly. I know you are looking over us all. May God continue to bless Dior, your family and friends....
Amina Brown
September 11, 2010
Ronnie...you were a joy to know...when you came thru...everyone knew that we were about to have a good time. It was a blessing to me, to have the honor to pass your path...may you rest in peace, alongside your brother. And may God blessed your son and your family. We love you and miss you.
Terrain Scott
September 11, 2009
honoring your life on this day ... Knowing your watching over all of us.
Andrea DeBarge
September 11, 2009
<3 Hi Angel!
Donna Wood
September 10, 2009
As a part of Project 2,996, I asked for names of some of the 9/11 victims so I could honor them. Veronique is one of the three I paid tribute to. If you want to read it, here's the link to the entry in my blog:
http://donna-justme.blogspot.com/2009/09/remembering-veronique-bowers.html
Lydia Scott
September 25, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Alex washington
September 12, 2008
Incredible, vivacious, intoxicating, intrepid. Just the tone of your voice delivered no question that there is a living God. You made the simple, surprising. I have to thank you; because of your sacrifice I don’t take a single second for granted. Nor do I imagine a world without hope. You gave hope from you smile. Joy with your laugh, and solitude in your arms. When you hugged me it felt like tomorrow may have a storm but right now everything will be alright. Your gestures of kindness to a simple little boy from Brooklyn made me become a better man. Just a simple slice of pizza was a thanksgiving feast. Because of you I love with every drop. From time to time I have to confess that time does seems unfair. Still... I grasp for your lesson. It’s sad the world won’t know your story, but my children will, my friends will, I will. I pray nothing but blessings to your family, for I have never had the pleasure to meet them. I want you to know your blessing was my greatest endowment. I miss you, I miss you, I miss you. But I guess some times it snows in April.
Natasha Sealy
September 11, 2008
Well Ronnie,
This is the first time I ever had the courage to write on this guest book and read such nice things that have and will continue to be said about you. I miss you sooooooo much words cannot even explain but words of expression helps the crying soul. This year is a lil different for me and I can't explain why, but one thing that is not different is my love for a dear and one of a kind friend, I know we will see each other again, and I still have all our crazy memories as if they were yesterday. Love you and Dee is growing up to be an amazing child. I love him dearly.
For my friends who have reached out to me over the years, thank you and it's my faith in God that keeps me up!
Andrea DeBarge
September 4, 2008
This time of year again.... I remember your crazy butt. I was blessed to know you.
Doug Abraham
May 9, 2008
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the belovèd's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
September 11, 2007
SIX YEAR ANGEL A LOT HAVE CHANGED AND I BELIEVE IF YOU WERE STILL AROUND(PHYSICALLY) THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT I HAVE TO ACCEPT THAT IT WAS MEANT TO BE THAT WAY HOWEVER ITS CONFUSING GOD BLESS YOUR SON AND FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Linda Cox
September 11, 2007
Ronnie,
Six years have passed and you are still missed very much. You are our angel in heaven watching over all of us far too soon. Rest in peace sweetheart...God Bless you and your family.
Katrina Jennings-Drummond
September 11, 2007
Ronnie,
You and I became friends in Junior HS (IS 320). Fast Friends we became. Although by HS we went our separate ways, you remained in my heart and mind. When I would see your mother I would always ask about you. For you would always be a friend in my heart. I pray that your your family is at peace with you leaving us so soon, I know it is hard but, it is also a comfort because you are home watching over us all. I can still remember your smile. God bless you Ronnie. Your friend Katrina
Kenynthia Bowers
September 11, 2007
It has been 6 years now and the pain still hasn't gone away. i got up this this morning and relived this day as it was September 11th, 2001 again. I remember you getting up early that morning to go and put Dior on the bus for school and normally you would come back up stairs and go back to bed but b/c you had a meeting that day at work you had to be there early. i said to myself everyday you get to work late but out of all days why you had to be early i could never understand that until this day. I can see you standing there in your black and white in the mirror getting ready for work and us talking not knowing that this will be our last talk or time spent together. I can hear you ask Maw the question was it bad luck to wear white shoes after Labor Day and as you walking out the door but to turn around and come back in b/c Naija was calling you to tell you to come back and give her a kiss and hug and to hear you tell her goodbye and never come back. i miss you so much words can't even explain. I always thought that this was a terrible dream and i would wake up from it and you would be walking through the door or we all will be outside and see you turn the corner coming home from work. i pray every night that i dream about you just to see your face and your beautiful smile. When you left you took a Big part of me with you i feel like i am not the same person anymore. When i looked at Dior everyday i see you in him. You would be very proud of him. Always wanting to be on the go just like you, the phone ringing off the hook for him just like you use to have it lol but i know you can see all of this b/c i know you are watching over him and all the other kids. They all miss you very much. I love you so much i wish i could have had the chance to tell you but i know you already knew that. Even though You was my big cousins you was my sister the one that i never had. There wasn't a time i couldn't remember that i couldn't come to you for anything whether it was for advice or just for a laugh and i miss those days.
God i just can't believe that it has been 6 years already. I miss you once again and i will always love you and there is a place in my heart that NO one else can fill.
Love Nene
Tyeisha Miller-Dorsett
September 11, 2007
As you celebrate your 6th Anniversary in Heaven, know that you are dearly missed. Dior was just at my house with NeNe and he has gotten so big and is just a joy and a blessing to be around. I know you are looking down on him and watching over him and the rest of the family. May you continue to rest in peace. God Bless You!
Malissa Maldonado
September 11, 2007
Ronnie, you were a good friend to all. You are deeply missed and on this day when we remember what happened the pain of hearing that you were there seems to hurt so much more. My daughter's middle name is Veronique because you were the first one that knew i was pregnant, you tried to give me a drink at Delia's son's christening party so i had to tell you. That was the last time i saw you...I love you and miss you girl! you will always be in my heart! God bless...
Aisha Del Rosario-Knight
September 11, 2007
No matter how long ago the traggic event took place, Ronnie will always be remembered. Her comedic personality and sensitivity will remain a prominant memory of her in my heart. Today I remember her and send blessings to her son, Dior (now 15 years old) and pray that her mememory lives on in the hearts and the minds of everyone she knew, loved, worked with and whose lives she touched.
I've read that in Heaven there is no such thing as "time". It is 6th years since she (and thousands of others) have moved on to be with the Lord but to her it's the same day and time and she is here in spirit at 27 years old smiling down at all of us and watching over her son. So dont weep today. Smile and be blessed.
Wailane Miller
September 11, 2007
Another year has passed without you here with us. It feels so weird that you are not here. Did I mention to you that a year after I lost you- I lost my mother and just this past June I lost my father as well. I hope all of you are up there watching over me.
I miss you so much; you were truly a real good friend!
One day I will see you up there in heaven, until then keep close.
Lanniey
Veronica Loomis
September 11, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with the Bowers family (especially Veronique's son). I hope you have found comfort by remembering her beautiful smile and wonderful memories.
Terrain Scott
September 11, 2007
I will never forget you. you are dearly missed.
Andrea DeBarge
September 11, 2007
Dearest friend, I miss you. Always thinking of you. Bless you.
Pretty Girl at Tasha's wedding
Aisha Del Rosario-Knight
December 29, 2006
Andrea DeBarge
December 28, 2006
Always in my memory!
Kristine
October 18, 2006
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.
Wailane Miller
September 29, 2006
I can not believe it has been five years and I have not talked to you. You were always there for me when I needed a friend and vise versa. I can still hear your laughter in addition to you complaining that you do not have anything to wear to the party, how I miss those days with you and the crew.
I remember the weekend that me you and the crew went to Philly for Greek Fest, knowing dam well that none of us were part of any fraternity but we were there any way.
Well, just know I love you and miss u much!
Lanniey
September 25, 2006
FLATBUSH'S MISSING YOU, CROWN HEIGHTS IS MISSING YOU NEW YORK'S MISSING YOU RONNIE DARLING YOU WERE LOVED BY MANY AND MISSED AS WELL I WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR SON IN MY PRAYERS.
MADELINE GATES
September 25, 2006
I MET YOU TWO TIMES I HAVE HEARD MANY GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOU MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
TERRAIN SCOTT
September 12, 2006
ALWAYS IN MY HEART AND ON MY MIND!
E F
September 11, 2006
I will always remember you
Ronnie will always be remembered for the time she kept spilling beer on my floor during one of our w
Aisha Del Rosario-Knight
September 11, 2006
It's the 5th anniversary of this tragic incident in history and I cant believe that someone I knew personally will go down in history. My kids and their kids and their kids kids...will read about the this horrible event that took the life of someonte that was dear to me and with whom I shared a part of my life It was a pleasure knowing Ronnie. May god bless Dior and all those who were close to her and loved her as I did (and will always).
Alex Washington
September 10, 2006
Hay Ronnie. It sounds crazy but I was hoping that maybe we can get a street dedicated to you in your memory. I don’t know how to go about it, so if any one has any ideas on how to go about it I am very interested. You can reach me at [email protected] or call me at 570-839-8296. Miss you always.
Robin Colston
September 5, 2006
I meet Veronique many times while she was still here with us, she is my best friend niece she was a beautiful young lady. She left a wonderful son for us to enjoy Dior.
P Tabbernor
August 26, 2006
In memory....
Jenneen Hernandez
September 14, 2005
Hey ronnie i really didn't get to know u but i knew your family and your brother and i were good friends,i lived on fenimore for a while.i am so sorry that this haterd crime had to happen to u. well u r well rested and in peace now,your son will be taken care of, u will be missed. RIP ronnie.911 we will never forget.
June 25, 2005
Thinking of you , Dior, & Ma
Terrain Scott
January 18, 2005
May God bless the family and friends of Ronnie.We were very close friends in JHS. The last time I seen Ronnie was out in Miami for Memorial weekend. When I recieved the news from a close friend of ours I almost couldn't breath.I wanted to embrace the friend(s) that chilled on the AVE when we know we lived in Flatbush but I couldn't because I lost contact with almost everyone I stumbled upon this site trying to locate Aisha Delrosario-Knight and when I began reading I felt as if Ronnie lead me here. I never got a chance to say BYE wish I could have, Ronnie picture remains in my chest of childhood memories missing that part of life as much as I miss her and all my friends I lost LOVE YOU RONNIE ALWAYS.
TERRAIN
Lenora Carter
December 7, 2004
I really dont know what to say. Its been so long since Ive seen you. I was home for thanksgiving and its the first time Ive been to nyc since 9-11. I often tell my daughter Heaven Destiny about you. You always adored her when she was younger. I tell her I wish she could remember you. Lenora and I talk about you quite often. It was nice to see the whole family again but it just wasnt the same without you. And Dior is getting so big. I know you are looking down on him Ma is doing a wonderful job with him. I pray that God will forever keep him and watch over him. Love Lenora.
Alex Washington
June 16, 2004
It's been so long ronny, but still it feel's strange not running into you at a party or any social event. Their are times when I am cought off gard and almost see someone that looks just like you but your not their. Ronny if I could give my life for yours just to see you with your family and your son again, and just to feel your warm embrace, I would. God knows I really need your advice right now, and your sprit just to brighten up the day's . Summer will never be the same with out you.
Salina Romero
September 11, 2003
Her story brought tears to my eyes. To think she felt so helpless. It comforts me to know that she is now safe in the arms of our Lord. May God be with Bonnie and her family. (especially her son) I will never forget. Thank you, Bonnie, for showing me how to live life!
Deanne Peterson-Barka
September 11, 2003
I worked with Ronnie at WTC for 9 months before the tragedy and I really liked her. A bunch of us used to hang out together. It was a lot of fun. She wore the best shoes and the always had a cute desinger pocket book and a funky hairdo. I miss her as I miss the other 80 co-workers we lost that day. I miss working at WTC. And I really missed hanging out after work with Ronnie and the girls.
On the 2nd anniversary of this tragedy she is still in my head and in my heart. My prays go out to her son and the rest of her family.
Alexander Washignton
September 9, 2003
My funnest memory of Ronnie was, Ronnie didn't know it was my birthday and in conversation i had mentioned that it was my birthday. Well you know Ronnie "let's go out". So we loded the car with 5 other friends. We went to the village Jeckel & Hides. We ate, we laughed, and drank. Well it came time to pay the bill and everyone had no money, except for me. So need less to say it was the best birthday present I have ever given. Thank you Ronnie, I fell in love with from 1st grade and have never forgotten about all the times that you were their for me. I just wish that I could have gotten a chance to tell you this. Maybe one day, maybe one day soon. P.S. I miss your smile. love your friend Alex
linda berman
August 29, 2003
I only know of this wonderful woman through the article in the NYTimes Sept 16- it is still on my bulletin board. Whenever I am feeling low, I reread it. I cry, but it inspires me as well. I sincerely hope Veronique's family is well-
TAKEEMA YOUNG
May 21, 2003
Wow, this is amazing I didn't know that this web site exist. First of all my heart goes out to the family and friends of the beautiful Veronique Bowers. Veronique and I went to the same JHS. On 9/12/01 in search for my best friend Lashawana Johnson I saw a picture of Veronique Bowers; I could not stop crying. Veronique and I were not close but I remember telling her that I was going to name my first child after her. Her beautiful name ,went along with her attitude and clothing. Her mother couldn't have picked a better name. I remember her hang out partners in school Tasha, and Valerie. I know how Tasha feels because I to lost my best friend. I wanted to call her mom to offer my condolensces but didn't know what to say. Again my heart goes out to Veronique family and friends.
Coral Bowers
March 9, 2003
I saw your family on TV in the days following 9/11 searching for you. Although we are not related in any way we do share the same last name. Hearing "Bowers" on the TV just brought tears to my eyes and a pain in my soul. I have thought of you day after day since the day I saw your family on TV. I pray that your son is well and I will think of you always.
Aisha Knight
January 7, 2003
It's 2003 and you are still on my mind..I love you girl! Wish u were here.
Aisha Knight, formerly,
Aisha Del Rosario
Shawn Mason
September 13, 2002
Veronique(Bonnie)Nicole Bowers, my prayer go out to you and you family god bless all
September 12, 2002
Dear RONNIE:
I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW TORN APART I AM TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU. I CANT BELIEVE IT. RIGHT AFTER YOU, I LOST ANDREW ( MY SONS FATHER, THE LOVE OF MY LIFE)-TO SINUS CANCER. WHO WOULD EVER GUESS YOU AND ANDREW WOULD GO OUT LIKE THAT. RONNIE IM SO SICK RIGHT NOW . I'M JUST NUMB. I DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO SAY. TEARS KEEP COMMING TO MY EYES. DAMN RONNIE WHY?. SO YOUNG, SO BEAUTIFUL, SO HAPPY, JUST SUCH A PLEASURE TO BE AROUND. RONNIE I MISS YOU TELLING YOUR TONY STORIES TO ME AND MOST OF ALL THAT VOICE. ONE OF A KIND. I MISS BEING AT VANESSA'S HOUSE AND YOU COMING OVER ALL DRESSED UP JUST LIVING THE LIFE. I MISS ANDREW COMING HOME TELLING ME STORIES OF WHAT YOU DID TO TONY AND HOW CRAZY YOU WERE . YOU KNOW I WOULD JUST TAKE UP FOR YOU. YOU DID NOTHING WRONG IN MY EYES WHEN IT CAME TO TONY. TO THINK , BOTH OF YOU ARE GONE MAKES ME SICK TO MY STOMACH. MAN, ALL I COULD SAY IS WHY. BELIEVE IT OR NOT , IM NOT EVEN AFRAID ANYMORE . I USE TO WAKE UP REALLY SAD. NOW I WAKE UP SAYING THE ONLY WAY THE PAIN WILL GO AWAY IS TO NOT WAKE UP ANYMORE. I WANT TO SAY GOD BLESS DIOR, MA, AND YOUR MOTHER AND I WANT TO SEND MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY FOR THEIR DOUBLE LOSS. I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO SAY I LOVE YOU RONNIE, AND MAY ONE DAY YOU, ANDREW AND I BE REUNITED.
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE,
LOVE ALWAYS, LACE
Korey and friends.
September 12, 2002
I just want to say rest in peace & you will be miss.
MUFF
September 12, 2002
I just want to say I miss you and it was nice knowing you.
Solomon Humphries
September 12, 2002
I don't know you, but I heard about you on the radio through your mother. I just wanted you to know you and your family will be in my prayers. I hope as you look down from heaven you can see all the people who's lives you have touched. I pray God helps them get through this tragedy.
Gloria (muff's mother) lipscomb
September 12, 2002
I only got to know you for a short time but,I enjoyed speaking with you. I found you to be a warm and wonderful person. we all love and miss you.
Michelle Rojas-Sterrett
September 12, 2002
Ronnie,
I didn't know you personally, But I've heard only good things from my cousin Ce-Ce. She loves you and misses you dearly..May you rest in peace and always watch over your family and friends. They will always be in my thoughts & prayers..
Nateisha
September 11, 2002
To the family... I pray everyday that god get's you through this...because I know you will never get over this. I knew Ronnie for a while and from then I knew she was a really cool person. Ronnie and Tasha...always bickering but still the best of freinds, that was a gift Tasha...one could only pray for a freindship like you two had. Here it is 1 year since and I know you miss her as do her family. But remember this...she's in gods hands now...and who could take better care of her? But she left something so preciouse behind, her son Dior..you all must take care of him. There is nothing like your mother, but there also is nothing like someone to love you like a mother would. God bless to the family.
Don't know who I am...hint, hint to Tash...remember your pajama party? Well I was the scardy cat *lol*
Solomon
September 11, 2002
I don't know you, but I heard about you on the radio through your mother. I just wanted you to know you and your family will be in my prayers. I hope as you look down from heaven you can see all the people who's lives you have touched. I pray God helps them get through this tragedy.
JOCELYN JOHNSON
September 11, 2002
I just wanted to extend my condolences to Veroniques family. I heard her mother speaking on the Tom Joyner morning show on the way to work this morning and it just ripped me to pieces. The love that one has for their child is something that is so great that there are not enough words in the English language to define such a love. I know that you are going through so much now but find strength in knowing that she is in a better place and that she will be very well taken care of. She'll always be with you. May God bless and keep you and her precious son Dior in his loving arms
Anna P
September 10, 2002
To Veronique and family and friends, May Heavenly Father bless you with peace of mind and comfort especially at this time. We are thinking about her and I know she is watching you every second that she can. Make her proud of you! My prayers are with you, and so is the Lord.
Veronica(Dawn) noel
September 10, 2002
Hey Ronnie,
Rest in peace girl, and don't worry about Dior, He will be taken care of. You are soooooo missed.
Dawn
Aisha Knight
September 9, 2002
Ronnie,
There isn't a day that goes by that I dont think about you. I even kept your email address at Windows in my address book hoping that you would get it "up there". It's going to be a year on Wednesday and I can't stop crying. From I.S.320 until the last time we saw each other at Cynthia's wedding or when you drove me home from my 23rd birthday party at the Infamous Rose Castle because I was "tow up". I will always love you and Dior. And I will never forget you as long as I live. I am so, so, so sorry. I love you. My nigga 4 life!!
Dionna (Radcliffe) Bryant
September 6, 2002
As a year is about to set upon us. I want you to know that you and your love ones has and will always be in my heart. It's kind of ironic that you played heavily on my mind before Sept 11th. I kept telling myself that I needed to get in touch with you since it has been years since we were in 320 together. I will never forget you, Tasha and Valerie bickering at one another each minute. Well Ronnie may you rest in peace and know that you have classmates down here missing you like crazy.
Ashley Bligh
September 4, 2002
I read the article 'Fighting to Live as the Towers Died' and the part about Veronique really stuck in my head. I really don't know what to say but I just want to tell someone that I'm thinking of her.
Mr A Bligh
Shamika Thompson-Jones
August 17, 2002
I kept on visiting this site over and over in a 9 month period, trying to find the right words to say. We knew of each other because we went to the same Junior High School. I saw you from behind one day while you were on your way to work and I said to myself, her hair is pretty. It was my last day at work. I was one of the Desk Manager's for the World Trade Center Marriott. Somehow you turned around and I realized it was you. We kind of stared at each other for a minute and after a few minutes had passed and you walked away, I said maybe I should have said hello. When another friend whom we both knew called me in Georgia and told me that you were a part of that tragedy, I got soooo sick. Night after night I would go on the internet to find out if you were safe. Even though our friendship didn't have a relevant closeness, I still mourned for you.
I am sending my deepest sympathy to your family and friends and especially Tasha. I know she was your girl.
Susannah
August 16, 2002
I do not know you personally, but you have so many numerous entries. I can tell you were loved, and missed. Continue to guide your son through his life.
Sybil Williams
July 6, 2002
HI DAPHNE, I HOPE YOU REMEMBER ME FROM THAT CAMP SUNSHINE TRIP IN JULY!! WHEN I REACHED HOME I HAD TO READ ABOUT RONNIE. I AM LEAVING THIS MESSAGE BECAUSE EVEN IF WE ONLY SPEND A FEW SHORT DAYS AT THE CAMP, I COULD SEE WHAT A STRONG PERSON YOU ARE. YOUR EXPERIENCE OF LOSING BOTH CHILDREN, I CANT EVEN IMAGINE GOING THOUGH THAT. BUT MY FAMILY WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU ROBIN, CHARLOTTE AND THE KIDS. WHEN EVER I HEAR THE SONG"WE ARE FAMILY" I WILL THINK OF YALL. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!
Brett Garrison
May 30, 2002
After reading on the life of this young lady and realized how many loved her I was sadden. I found myself once again asking why someone so young and loved was taken. Then I remembered 9 yrs ago I asked the same question of the Lord. It was 3 days later at the wake services of my baby brother that the answer came. This was on his obiturary.
GOD'S LENT CHILD
"I'LL LEND YOU FOR A LITTLE WHILE A CHILD OF MINE," GOD SAID-
"FOR YOU TO LOVE THE WHILE HE LIVES.
AND MORN FOR WHEN HE'S DEAD.
IT MAY BE ONE OR TWO YEARS
OR FORTY-TWO OR THREE;
BUT WILL YOU, TIL I CALL HIM BACK,
TAKE CARE OF HIM FOR ME?
HE'LL BRING HIS CHARMS TO GLADDEN YOU
AND -(SHOULD HIS STAY BE BRIEF)-
YOU'LL HAVE HIS LOVELY MEMORIES
AS A SOLACE FOR YOUR GRIEF.
I CANNOT PROMISE HE WILL STAY,
SINCE ALL FROM EARTH RETURN;
BUT THE LESSONS TAUGHT BELOW
I WANT THIS CHILD TO LEARN
I'VE LOOKED THE WHOLE WORLD OVER
AND SEARCHED FOR TEACHERS TRUE;
AND FROM THINGS THAT CROWD
LIFE'S LANE-I HAVE CHOSE YOU.
WILL YOU GIVE HIM ALL YOUR LOVE?
NOR THANK THE LABOR VAIN?
NOR HATE ME WHEN I COME TO TAKE
THIS LENT CHILD BACK AGAIN?
I'VE FANCIED THAT I'VE HEARD THEM SAY
"DEAR LORD, THY WILL BE DONE,
FOR JOYS THY CHILD WILL BRING
THE RISK OF GRIEF WE'LL RUN.
WE WILL SHELTER HIM WITH TENDERNESS,
WE'LL LOVE HIM WHILE WE MAY-
AND FOR THE HAPPINESS WE'VE KNOWN
FOREVER GRATEFUL STAY.
BUT SHOULD THY ANGELS CALL FOR HIM
MUCH SOONER THAN WE'VE PLANNED,
WE'LL BRAVE THAT GRIEF THAT COMES
AND TRY TO UNDERSTAND"
FLORENCE CORREA
Cherrish her memories to the family but understand we all belone to God. Stay strong in his word.
Brett
Valerie Waters-Tolbert
April 19, 2002
I went to JHS with Ronnie.
It was Tasha,Ronnie and Val always
we used to call ourselves FTO
Females Taking Over.
Ronnie and I used to disagree on everything until one day we got into such a heated argument that she beat me up. WELL needless to say I still disagreed with her but never to the point to get beat up again HA! We were friends again 2 minutes after the fight (or the beating I should say) After JHS we lost contact, however I would always here about my old JHS buddies from time to time.
She was so funny! Always joking around and I don't think there was one day in JHS that afterschool we didn't all have some fried rice with gravy, her favorite at the time. Veronique you will be missed and always loved by friends and family.
May my Lord and Jesus Christ continue to bless your family and loved ones.
Valerie Tolbert
now Valerie Waters
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