Tara Debek

Tara Debek

Tara Debek Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 5, 2001.
Happiness to Share

"Anytime I see anything purple," said Tara Moore Debek's sister-in-law, Tara Moore, "I can't help but think of her." Ms. Debek was obsessed with purple, and even had purple contact lenses, Ms. Moore said. Ms. Moore also thinks of Ms. Debek anytime "Jesse's Girl" by Rick Springfield plays on the radio, and anytime she sees a Broadway show, another of Ms. Debek's passions. "I saw `Mamma Mia!' and I couldn't stop crying during the whole play," Ms. Moore said. "I just knew how much she would love that music."

Ms. Debek, 35, an assistant vice president at Marsh & McLennan, left her husband, Derek, and a 6-month-old daughter, Paige, when she died at the World Trade Center.

"She was the one who went out of her way to make sure everyone was always happy," said her brother-in-law, John Reahl, who remembered how she planned a trip to Disney World for nine family members not too long ago. "She took care of a lot of the happiness the family shared."

She had a lot of happiness to share, Ms. Moore said. "The most memorable thing about her, to me, is actually how much she loved her life. She was the happiest person I know."

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Cindy Roe

September 6, 2021

Remembering Tara on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...

We are all brothers and sisters

Keith Greenfield

October 22, 2018

September 11, 2014

You are remembered today, and always. God bless your family. May those who miss you find peace and comfort in the happiness you brought into the lives of others. We will never forget.

tara ortiz

March 12, 2013

I am sorry for ur lost...but hope you are doing well. She is in my prayers!

maureen murphy

September 12, 2012

My thoughts and prayers were with you on this the 11th Anniversary,I still find it hard to get my head around you are no longer with us,hope all your family are well would love to hear from your Mom

frankie stone

September 11, 2012

I am honored to say I donated blood today in your name Tara! For u and all those who lost their lives that fateful day....my heart will always remember!

Tara Shrodes

September 11, 2012

My name is Tara as well, so of course Tara's name stood out to me in memorials today. I got on line and read what I could about her. She sounds like she was an amazing woman, and I'm so sorry for your loss. Tara and I are a year apart in age, and I just finished painting rooms in my house red and purple. Weird coincidence - I'll light a candle in remembrance of Tara and all the victims of that horrible day. Best to your family, and to Paige.

Another Tara

September 11, 2012

"Friends are forever, you might lose them but you'll never forget them."
Tara and I met in kindergarten in Lindenhurst and became best friends. I remember joining Brownies together, the sleepovers and how kind her family was to me. We even sat next to each other in Mr. Wirth's 6th grade class at E.W. Bower. I moved to Ireland in 1979 and we lost touch. My heart aches for her family and I think of her often. Everyone leaves footprints in your memory, but the ones that leave footprints in your heart are the ones you will truly remember. Tara, I am sure you are among the angels and I hope we meet again one day, we have a lot of catching up to do.
Love,
Maureen Murphy (Fiorellini)

Madeline Gallagher/Meacham

September 11, 2012

Still remembering Tara. Prayers to all of her family....

Madeline Gallagher/Meacham

maureen murphy

July 5, 2012

I knew Tara from kindergarden 6grade when she was best friends with my daughter Maureen,we moved to Ireland so we lost touch, but can't believe she's gone,maureen if you see this please get in touch

logan

September 29, 2011

taras family
our school has been very supportive about nine elevens tenth anniversary we had a balloon release for the people and we planted irises for each person today

Allyson Holley

September 11, 2011

To Tara's family
For the 10th year anniversary of 9/11 our church held a huge event with almost 3,000 people in attendance. Glow sticks were passed out, each one had the name of a victim on it, and I recieved Taras name. As we lit them and had a moment of silence she was remembered and her name lives on.

Janet Brielmeier

September 10, 2011

Tara and I were friends high school-I will always remember her sweet soul, her easy smile and gentle laugh. It still makes me cry knowing that she's gone. Her family continues to be in my prayers...

July 29, 2011

Tara I think Of you so often! you were always smiling! god bless you and your paige and family!
ellen lessman and family

Ann Marie

July 14, 2011

This afternoon, at Bayard Cutting Arboretum, I sat on the bench that is dedicated to Tara. A peaceful, gentle place -- I thought about Tara and her family and said a prayer for all of them.

June 9, 2011

Tara was a dear friend of mine. I grew up with her, her brother Rob, and her sister Lisa, who is one of my best friends in the world. She was a wonderful and fun person; and I have so many great memories of her; such as all the years we bowled together; shopping at the mall; going to concerts and many more. She was such a warm and happy person, I watched her get married, then her daughter Paige came along; and Tara was beaming. I still miss her all the time and pray she is at peace. She has an amazing family; and every single day I ache for what they have been through. I miss you Tara! Love, Cindy Tall

Doug Abraham

August 16, 2009

Happy Birthday!!!

Kathy (Chernick) Yodice

September 10, 2008

To Tara's family & friends,

Tara and I were friends in HS and although I hadn't seen her since we graduated my heart broke when I learned that she worked in the WTC. I learned about her fate a few days after the attacks and I realized that we both had our first babies in 2001 and I knew from that moment on that Tara would be in my heart and my mind forever.

Whenever my own son, now 7, reaches a milestone I think of Paige.

Tara and I shared a love of Disney, musical theatre and the color purple! I visit Argyle Park every 9/11 to leave a yellow rose for her. Although purple was her favorite color, yellow represents friendship, and she was a wonderful friend!

May God bless you all!

Doug Abraham

August 15, 2007

Happy Birthday!!!

Kristine

October 31, 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.

P Tabbernor

September 21, 2006

In remembrance....

September 10, 2004

I pray for Paige and for you.

Cynthia Price

September 12, 2003

To Tara's family & friends:

I went to the Bayard Cutting Arboretum Thursday because I wanted some quiet space to think about 9/11. Just by chance I walked to the nearest bench to sit down and it had a plaque stating that the bench was donated in memoriam for Tara. So I spent some time thinking about your Tara. Tonight I searched the Internet and found her NY Times Profile and her picture. I think I was led to Tara's bench. I hope it will help your family to know that even complete strangers miss everyone who was lost.

sue

September 11, 2003

To The Moore Family,

You are all in our hearts and prayers as the 2nd anniversary is here. We could not be more sorry for the loss of your precious daughter, sister, mother, friend, please keep all the memories alive and a smile on your face as i'm sure youre daughter is looking down on her wonderful family.

: )

Madeline (Gallagher) Meacham

March 27, 2003

To Dear Tara's Family:



I did not know Tara - though she was my first cousin. I'm Evelyn Moore/Gallagher's daughter. I just found this site on the web. My heart goes out to you. Sept. 11 was a horrible day in everyone's lives. God Bless all of you - you're in my prayers.



Madeline Gallagher/Meacham

Renee Ford

January 8, 2003

Dear Tara and Family,



I had the pleasure of working closely with Tara for more than 8 years at Marsh. It was my first job and she was my supervisor and a great one at that. Tara I know that you are in heaven shining down on everyone and I just wanted to let you and your family know that you help make me the person that I am today and I thank you for it. My heart will always be filled with your memories.



Love Renee

carol mcallister

September 11, 2002

Tara, I don't know you, but I was at a 9/11 function this evening, and chose your name from all the victims of that horrific day. Purple is my favorite color too, and we would have had wonderful times going to musicals on Broadway.

Larry Martin

September 11, 2002

I will be singing Mozart's Requiem in honor and memorial for Tara Debek, along with 140 others who each will sing for separate victims of September 11th. Are heart is with those who survive Ms.Debek, and pray that her soul rests in peace. God Bless.

Larry Martin, Stockton Symphonic Chorus, Stockton California.

August 15, 2002

i know that today is taras birthday along with her sister, i know she is always in your heart. happy birthday to u in heaven

Ronnie Keegan-Moore

August 15, 2002

On this day, what would have been Tara's 36th birthday, I can only remember this wonderful person. My heart cries. Love you Tara...Ronnie

Linda Vogt

August 9, 2002

I think about you everyday and my heart goes out to your family. I will always remember the times we had at Marsh together and all the talks we had. You have such a beautiful daughter and I only hope she grows up to be like you were. I miss you!



Linda

Cindy Tall

July 21, 2002

I did know Tara, for 21 years. She was a dear friend. Her sister Lisa is my best friend. This world is never going to be the same without her. Those who knew her remember an extremely thoughtful and funny person.. I miss her every day. I heard Rick Springfield on the radio just days ago, and I cried because I remember going to a concert with Tara, and how much I miss her teasing me about over-sleeping for bowling. She will always be in my heart.

michelle accurso

July 20, 2002

I HAVE NEVER MET TARA BUT I KNOW HER SISTER. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND HOPE THAT EVERYDAY GETS A LITTLE EASIER. JUST ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GREAT TIMES YOU BOTH HAD AND REMEMBER SHE IS ALWAYS IN YOUR HEART

Ronnie Keegan-Moore

June 24, 2002

My cousin, Tara Moore-Debek. Gone, but not forgotten by all. I miss you and think of you each and everyday. Thank you for touching my life. Ronnie

Angie Campbell

April 23, 2002

I did not know anyone who lost their life on 9/11/01, but it hurt to watch what happened. May God Bless you and the ones that you left behind. Rest in his loving peace.

Dariusz Debek

March 22, 2002

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you made me happy when skies were gray, you'll never know dear how much I loved you, when my sunshine was taken away.



Love you always and forever.

Derek and Paige

Jan Wallace

February 24, 2002

To the family of Tara, you have my heartfelt sympathies. I will wear my band and think of Tara and her family daily. So sad to loose ones life just doing what you do every day. God bless all of you.

melissa ahler

February 2, 2002

I do not know you,but I send my sympathy. I too am a 35 year-old woman, and I know it is too young to die and there is so much living left to do. when one innocent soul is lost, it is a loss to all people

Vincent Colombo

January 22, 2002

May God hold you in his loving arms.Dear sweet Tara a good and kind person to all who knew her. Tara was a big Yankee fan. I will miss her every time i see our team.Rest in peace, God bless. Love allways Vinny:(

Anonymous

January 8, 2002

MAY GOD BLESS YOU TARA DEBEK AND MAY

YOU REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS

ANGELS..GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND

FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW

YORK AND ITS GOOD PEOPLE..MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..AMEN...+++++

Teresa Jahn

January 5, 2002

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

Melissa Latorra

December 16, 2001

To the friends and family of Tara Debek: On behalf of the students at Ursinus College, we are sorry for your loss and we will keep you in our prayers. Despite the tragedy, we hope you will have a wonderful holiday season.

leslie miller

October 26, 2001

My heart goes out to you. You will never be forgotten.

Dianne Purdy

October 16, 2001

I did not know Tara but share with you in your grief. I pray that God will overshadow and comfort you. Please try to be happy. Tara would not want you to be sad. Please live on for her. All my love to your family.

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