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Yelena Melnichenko Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 6, 2001.

Yelena Melnichenko, 28, of New York City, an employee of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.

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September 14, 2023

Remembering Yelena on the 22nd anniversary of 9-11. Rest in Peace

September 11, 2020

Yelena, you are remembered today. Your life is celebrated. May God continue blessing your loved ones. May your soul know we remember

Boris Yagudayev

September 30, 2018

My name is Boris. My family and I visited the 9/11 Memorial and I searched Yelena's name. I heard from someone many years ago that Yelena perished on that tragic day 17 years ago. All this years I was not sure, but yesterday, I found her, while searching the database at the museum. I was working as a security officer at JBFCS, an office building on 57th St. I remember a vibrant, stunningly beautiful, with radiant smile young Yelena, who at the time was working for the IT department at JBFCS headquarters. Our way parted, but I hoped that it was not true that she was gone. So, for 17 years, she remained in my memory as if she was alive. I wish she remain this way always.... Live is short, but it is even shorter when a person is the age that Yelena was. Truly saddest thing that make it harder to understand. One thing is for sure, all of us, are bond by "SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION," where each person knows a sixth person, somehow, through someone. I knew Yelena, spoke to her and she used to stop at my desk for a quick chat, with ever beautiful smile on her face and always with kind words.

Rest in peace Yelena. You are remembered and while you are remembered you will live forever in our thoughts and memories.

Sincerely,

Boris Yagudayev
Former Security Officer at
JBFCS

S J. Friscia III

November 19, 2014

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With Honor & Respect.

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September 11, 2014

Remembering you today. We will never forget and pray God continues blessing your family with peace and love.

September 11, 2013

You are remembered today and always. Rest in peace. May God richly bless your loved ones. We will never forget

Deborah Mosichuk

September 10, 2011

On this tenth anniversary, I received Yelena's name as part of a prayer service. So I offer my prayers to her memory and to her family. We will continue to remember and to pray for her and those she loved.

Aog. 2000, Brooklyn, NY

December 5, 2010

Doug Abraham

July 20, 2009

Happy Birthday!!!

Patricia Pasick

September 11, 2008

I met Erik and his father, in November 2001, when I visited them for the American Red Cross. Thinking of Yelena's parents, son, and widower, on this anniversary.

Michael

September 11, 2008

Yelena,

You are remembered today and always! May God richly bless your family and friends with His amazing grace, comfort, love and peace.

Arthur Kats

September 11, 2007

Lenochka!
We'll remember You in our hearts forever.
Rest in a peace...
Stella , Arthur

Doug Abraham

July 20, 2007

Happy Birthday!!!

P Tabbernor

December 31, 2006

In memory....

Kristine

November 17, 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 vain. We will always remember. God Bless.

Vlad

September 11, 2006

Lena,

We remember and love you.

Vlad, Luda, Liya

Liza Kriokova

February 9, 2003

Hello!

I met Lena only once. I stayed over in their house in Brooklyn. And Lena invited me to the WTC next day - August 20, 2001 - about 3 weeks before 9/11/01. She shown me the WTC I inside from 96 to 102 floors. We were sitting in this famous restaurant at 102 floor and talking for about 2 hours. I made pictures of sightseeings through the windows , she was all the time right next to me . I don't know why, but I wanted to make a picture of her. For some reasons I didn't. Also when we were in restaurant I wanted to tell her about God, so I did. May be I didn't tell everything what I was supposed to tell... I thought that we would meet again, that we would become friends. I liked her very much. We talked about everything. She told me her plans for future, what she wanted to do in her life... I'm sorry if I cause a pain by my testimony. I wanted to have her picture... Now I've printed out one.

I believe in God, and I truly believe that Lena is in the Heaven now. I know it's hard anyway for all people who love her. But if you find God in your hearts, at some point you will meet Lena. Just now you cannot see her, talk to her... But if you live for God you will meet her.

I pray for you - her parents, and for her son.

May God keep you safe everywhere, bless you a lot! May God give you a faith!

Liza

Somerville, NJ

originally St. Petersburg, Russia

Joseph Iskandar

January 9, 2003

Hello Vladimir,

I came to visit the website.

I pray that you are doing fine.

May the Lord rest the souls of all who were lost on September 11, 2001 in peace.

With God's blessings,

Joseph

Inna Rozenshteyn

September 18, 2002

My name is Inna. I used to work with Lena. It's already a year, but I still cannot believe she is gone.

She was a very nice warm person, full of life, wonderful mother. I still can hear her running in the hall, picture her at the table near my table in our office.

Lena, you always will be in our hearts !

Let her rest in peace !

Your friends from JBFCS.

Alina

September 11, 2002

I am so sorry about this tragedy... When I saw your picture, my heart dropped to the floor.. I have known you for some time.. You were my tenant for couple of years in my old apartment... You are a wonderful person and I am so sorry you had to go so young and I am so sorry for your family, especially your son... You are in my thoughts all the time Yelena...

Helen in Vilnius, 2000

Vladimir Gavriusin

August 24, 2002

One more Helen's picture in Vilnius, 2000.
Helen's father.
[email protected]

In she's job (WTC1) with son Erik, 2001

Vladimir Gavriusin

August 24, 2002

Some pictures of my daughter Helen.
In she's job (WTC1) with son Erik.
In Vilnius, 2000.

Julia Judina

July 16, 2002

It's great to see that so many people remember my best friend. Thank you all.

Angie Campbell

May 7, 2002

May you rest in peace forever more.

This is the mercy band I wear for Yelena

Yelena Kibasova

April 5, 2002

Hello, my name is Yelena Kibasova (or Helen Kibasova) and I have been praying for your daughter and will keep praying for her forever. I bought a Mercy Band with her name on it... I didn't know anybody from the WTC and decided to pick someone with my name... I attached a photo of the bracelet I wear every day to remember Yelena. Love to you!

Vladimir Gavriusin

April 1, 2002

Please visit the website in memory of my daughter Helen Melnichenko and in honor of all victims of WTC attack:
http://091101.hypermart.net
or Lithuanian mirror:
www.mtmi.vu.lt/wtc
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We love you, Lena
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(011 3702) 466807

March 7, 2002

DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS LOVELY WOMAN..YELENA MELNICHENKO AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS AND HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN

Teresa Jahn

December 21, 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

Al Williams

October 12, 2001

I worked with Yelena last year on several projects. She was a very warm and personable person. She took great pride and personal responsibility in all of her endeavors. She deeply loved her son, her husband, her parents and sister. She strived to achieve greatness. She has ... in the hearts of all who knew her. My condolences to her family.

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