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The Hotfoot Marathon, as everyone called it, began with a Bugs Bunny cartoon, during one of those endless summers at Linda Mair Grayling's grandmother's house on 139th Street in the Bronx. The idea was to emulate Bugs himself when he put a match between the toes of the snoozing Elmer Fudd: lighting it always produced a startling amount of jumping up and down.
"I don't know how it started, but it got so bad we were all afraid to go to sleep," said Aaron Mair, Ms. Grayling's first cousin. He remembers that he was maybe 9 and Linda was maybe 12, and that her brother and his brothers were all culprits. "Nobody really won, but nobody burned the house down, either," he said with a laugh.
The very large Mair family — which counts many police and correction officers as members — tried to keep alive such golden memories as they searched hospitals and ground zero itself for the 44-year-old Ms. Grayling after the terrorist attacks. A single parent, she was so proud of the new job she had just gotten as a receptionist at Marsh & McLennan on the 100th floor of 1 World Trade Center. She so adored the view. Now her 7-year-old daughter, Isa, is living with Ms. Grayling's sister Yvonne, who takes Isa to Our Lady of Refuge Roman Catholic Church. "That's near the Grand Concourse," Mr. Mair said, "and it's the very same church that her mother went to."
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Reed Kelly
November 10, 2011
I attended an event on Sept. 11, 2011 for the Twin Towers Orphan Fund. I received a bracelet with Linda Mair Grayling's name on it. I feel compelled to reach out and say that she, nor any of the others who perished before our very eyes that day will be forgotten. Linda Mair Grayling, her family and her friends are in our prayers. Know that while we may never have known you personally, you are dearly missed and we honor your memory.
Jeanette Kellems
September 19, 2011
The city of Piqua.OH held a Day of Honor on 9/11 in remembrance of all the lives changed 10 years ago by this tragic event. The ceremony ended giving everyone the opportunity to remove a pair of cloth roses from a handmade flag. Each rose held the name of a loved one who became an innocent victim. Mine held the name Linda Mair Grayling. One rose from the pair is to be sent to Linda's family. If you would like to receive the rose, please contact me. Linda's family is in our prayers.
R Krakauer
September 13, 2011
Hello. I just wanted you to know that Linda's Mair-Grayling's name, and how much she is missed, is known by people who'd never known her. The SF Giants, at their Sept 11 game, distributed cards with names of those the world lost on 9/11. My stepdaughter got Linda's name, and posted a picture of the card on Facebook. Today I saw the September 9 Wall Street Journal page taken by Marsh & McLennan to remember and honor their colleagues...and there was "Linda Mair-Grayling". It is clear from this site that you will never be forgotten by family, friends and colleagues...and even those who didn't have the privilege of knowing you.
September 11, 2011
Hi Linda, Your memory and a need to heal from your loss led your loved ones on a quest to know and unite "the Mair Family". So many of us who never got to know you are now solidly bonded with those who loved and miss you. Mair family members from all over the world now plan a big family reunion and you are the reason for it all. May your memory continue to unite and strengthen your family and may that gift help us to repel evil forces and continue to lift our hearts in your memory.
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Aaron Mair
September 11, 2011
10 Years and we Mairs will always keep watch and vigil until we all come together in the greeat gathering..
With love always,
-Cousin A
September 10, 2011
Love & Miss you Linda! Rare is the Hour! GayNell Brown Norman,Oklahoma
Missing that Smile!!
GayNell Brown
January 31, 2011
amanda cruz
October 20, 2010
Linda, i remember you years ago when you would pick up your daughter from school. You where always so friendly and caring.. my mom was friends with your family for years. I dont kno why but every time I think of what has happen you come to my mind and every year your the first person i think of. Rest in peace. I pray always for you and your family.. especially your daughter Isa. I know she will make you proud. God bless.
Linda & I in Japan 1990
GayNell Brown
September 12, 2010
STILL MISSING YOU!!
Carla Reid
September 11, 2010
Another year and all who loved you still miss your smiling face. Even in death you bring joy in reuniting "Mair" relatives near and far. May your spirit continue to touch us.
Clara Hasbrouck
July 2, 2010
My heart misses you...we'll have our cook out when I get to Heaven,I bet mom and Se'chan are playing cards..I miss everyone!
Charles Averett
February 19, 2010
Hi Linda,
I'm so glad there is a way to tell you how much I miss you. Sometimes I still see you as the 13 year old in the hot pants that were fashionable when we were kids. There are days when I wish we were outside on Church St. at the farmers market or just having a cup of coffe across the street and then I cry and ask God why...I"m so sorry and I miss you so much. I moved to Ohio last September. Roger and daddy Lloyd are coming to visit me in April...take care and I'll always treasure the innocence I knew with you.
Clara Hasbrouck
September 22, 2009
HHi Cuz, I miss and love you so much! And I know there are countless others like myself who still feel the pain of losing you...and at thr same time I rejoice in the fact that you are with your mom and dad; and my mom and dad. Againn sweetie you are missed but not forgotten! I love you Tinko.
Clara Hasbrouck
September 22, 2009
Hi Tinko! I know you are watching and I want to tell you how much you're missed and loved. And I know you are in great company too! Mom,dad, Setsuk and Uncle Vic. Your time here was much too short;but we will all be together soon. I love you and miss you very much!
Kristin Mair
September 14, 2009
I miss you auntie!!!! I also miss your famous chicken fingers you used to make me. Love you.
Susan Rothman
September 11, 2009
Rest In Peace
September 10, 2009
In death as in life your spirit continues to uplift others. Because of you, Linda Mair Grayling, your Jamaican and worldwide Mair family is being reunited. Linda, your loving legacy will be remembered in every Mair family reunion and in doing so we celebrate a life taken too soon. I'm sorry I did not know you but grateful to know how well you were loved.
Rest in peace dear cousin.
Carla Nation-Reid, Bronx, New York
Aaron Mair
September 10, 2009
The family has risen to the call of prayer and memory in your honor. We reflect on that place you hold in our hearts and collective family soul. No one can truly avenge or replace what has been taken; but do know that no Mair will rest until justice be done.
God keep you in his loving grace.
With sadness & love,
-Cousin Aaron
Lauren Weeks
January 6, 2009
Hi Linda, sometimes it seems like it was just yesterday when we were goofing off at work. I remember I would always sneak up behind you and pull your chair back, and it still scared you everytime. I remember our last ladies night out after work when everyone cancelled except us. I looked at you and said so what do you want to do. You replied "Eat Cheesecake"! And so off we went to Juniors in Brooklyn. It's been about 7 & 1/2 years but I still think of you, and I always will.
May God bless and comfort your family and May Isa know how much you trully loved her!
Jasmine Perez
September 10, 2007
I am a cousin of Linda's, and here we are 6 years later..I still can't believe that she isn't here anymore. God has chosen to take her away because he knows that Aunt Sai-Chon needed her in heaven. Love you,
Jasmine Tamiko P.
Kristine
October 26, 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
October 25, 2006
In remembrance....
GayNell Brown
January 13, 2004
To Lindas Family, I still have you all in my heart and in my prayers.May God hold you all in his loveing care. GayNell
GayNell Brown
January 13, 2004
Linda, What words can i put together to say how much i miss you? What body of water could hold the tears that i have cried?What person could replace you in my heart? Only you would know.Rare is the hour...That i dont think of you.Love you still Gaynell.
THIS IS FOR YOU LOVELY LINDA
Renee Birch
September 22, 2003
REST IN PEACE LOVELY LINDA. MAY YOUR LIGHT CONTINUE TO SHINE AND MAY YOUR SOUL BE WITH YOUR BELOVED MOM AND DAD.
Although it is two years that have gone by, I recently found out about Linda after asking her sister Irene how she was doing. I was quite shocked and traumatized. I have known the Mair family for about 15 years and Linda was a very beautiful person, inside and out. Full of laughter and smiles. She will truly be missed in my heart and my prayers go out to her daughter Isa and the rest of the Mair Family; and may God continue to give you peace and strength.
We love you Linda, but God loved you more and you are truly a beautiful Angel smiling down on all of your loved ones and friends.
Love Always Renee
Yvonne Ramirez
September 12, 2002
My dearest Linda, my best friend, confidant, partner in crime how terribly I miss you. Life has forever been changed and our dreams forever altered. I miss those daily phone calls from the job and the many laughs we shared. You were the peacemaker, the hostess with the mostess and the sunshine that brightened all of our days. We were so close and did everything together. My shattered heart will never be whole again, but your memory will put many a smile on my face. As we all told eachother on a daily basis, I love you. I will take the best of care of Isa as I have promised you I would. Thank you for entrusting me with your most prized possession. She will have as good a life as she possibly can without her mom. Don't worry, just rest in peace and let your beautiful spirit soar through the heavens. You always loved to fly. May God bless you with eternal happiness and fill your soul with his loving, divine light. Your FS, Evie
Isa Mair-Martin
September 12, 2002
Dear Mom,This is your daughter Isa. I miss you so much. Iwish that you would ring the bell and walk through the door. God please take good care of her for me. I love you forever and ever. I will try to do my best in school and make you proud of me. Auntie Evie and I always pray for you. So does everybody in our family. We miss your good cooking and your pretty smile. You always make us happy.
Brenda Carpenter
September 11, 2002
Though the clouds may hang over, there will be a brighter day. In that land they call Heaven, God shall wipe all tears away:
To a beautiful woman I never had the opportunity to meet. The presence of you can be seen in your daughter Isa. I met her and your family last year a few weeks after the tragedy. Your presence on earth was indeed a blessing to your family and friends. Wear the white robe, your crown and enjoy eternal rest in Heaven. May God Bless your family and show them the direction for true healing.
Brenda & Breanna Carpenter
Carol Brown
September 11, 2002
Linda, you were my joy. I miss and love you so very much. You always made me laugh. A day doesn't go by when you aren't remembered by me.I know you are with your Mom and Dad. Take care of them. I will never forget you Tinkle.
Aaron Mair
August 28, 2002
My dear Linda,
You now walk with our eternal ancestors who watch over and protect us. Our eternal memory,love, hope, and prayers will always rise up to your ears. And your spirit will radiate down through us, to give us the love and strength to heal and care for Isa. Rest now and cry no more.
Love,
Aaron
Angie Campbell
April 30, 2002
May God Bless you and the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace..........
Jorge Pastor
February 12, 2002
In His infinite wisdom, God called Linda to rest at his side before any of us had a chance to say goodbye. Yvonne, whom I work with, is very lucky to have had a sister as friendly and outgoing as Linda is said to have been. Rest assured that her lovely daughter is well cared for. My condolences to the Mair family in this hour of grief.
January 28, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMAN..LINDA MEANS
BEAUTIFUL ...AND MAY SHE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS.GOD BLESS HER DAUGHTER..FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND THE GOOD PEOPLE FROM NEW YORK..MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01...AMEN
Diane Sherald
January 2, 2002
One of my memories of Linda is when we were both looking at the Avon catalog, trying to beat the clock before Christmas, ordering pink Barbie jackets for our daughters. I never heard such a strong voice and beautiful smile like Linda's. She made my husband, Greg, feel welcomed everytime he came to pick me up at work. They would talk to one another, while he waited for me. Linda spoke about her daughter all the time and you could see the love in her eyes everytime she said her name. I miss her so much. Such a beautiful person, but I can see from the faces, that are oh so similiar, in her family, that her spirit will live on forever.
We loved you Linda, but God loved you more.
Teresa Jahn
December 30, 2001
Such a comical story of the hotfoot marathon! Such golden memories. May all the sorrow in your heart be lightened by the golden memories of the beautiful moments in your lives together. May Linda's laughter, life and love live on in those who love her. Our hearts cry with you in your loss of Linda. We are deeply sorry.
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
JONI DOTSON
December 25, 2001
I AM WEARING A MERCY BAND BEARING THE NAME OF LINDA MAIR GRAYLING. I ASKED FOR & RECEIVED THIS FOR CHRISTMAS. IT IS MY MOST CHERISHED GIFT. I WANTED THE NAME OF A CIVILIAN WOMEN WHO LOST HER LIFE AT THE WTC. WHEN I READ THE NAME, I CRIED. I FEEL CONNECTED TO MS. GRAYLING & HER FAMILY. I AM HONORED TO BE WEARING HER NAME. SHE WILL FOREVER BE MY HERO. I WILL PRAY EVERYDAY FOR HER & HER FAMILY. I HAVE A 2YR.OLD AT HOME WHO WILL RECEIVE THIS BRACELET LATER IN LIFE. MY FAMILY WILL NEVER FORGET LINDA MAIR GRAYLING.
L. Harris
October 21, 2001
God Bless You. Your loss is not in vain.We will never forget you or the events of Sept 11 when the world stood still.
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