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Rochelle Snell Obituary
Rochelle M. Snell was a woman of passionate interests. She had this thing for Japanese films. She also loved everything Scottish and Irish. And she had a secret passion, too: wrestling. She had snared tickets to a couple of matches at Madison Square Garden, where she and her sister Shala d'Aquilar made a vow. "It was like, 'We can't let people know we came,' " her sister said. "Where did this fascination come from?," said Ms. Aguilar, who recalls a sweet-natured kid sister, nearly twice her size, who loved to squeeze her tight. "We're like Jamaican-American." Ms. Snell was an administrative assistant and a whiz on computers at Regus, an office- leasing company in Tower 2. She shared a house with her sister and mother in Mount Vernon, N.Y, where rose bushes and marigolds brighten the front yard. She rented stacks of foreign movies every week, cajoling her sister into watching them with her.
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Natasha
September 10, 2024
Sweet thoughts of a wonderful human being. RIP Chelle.
Meera Beharry
November 16, 2019
I just learned about this page today from one of our classmates. Rochelle, I think of you and your family every September 11, November 15, Christmas and many of the other days of the year.
You were a great friend and neighbor!
I am grateful that I got to know you and benefit from your sunny disposition!
jessica miller
June 20, 2019
Much love & condolences .. <3
Kindred Family
November 15, 2018
Sending our continued deep sympathy to your family. With each new day may God give the needed strength and comfort as you try to cope. Words will never take away the pain of someone dearly loved but they show that others still care about your loss after so many years. Rochelle will always be lovingly remembered.
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Rev. Dawn Cherri Snell
September 12, 2016
15 YEARS.....your legacy will forever be upheld....some of us still question God...Yet, we keep getting the same answer...There are some things that we will never understand....RIHeaven, RMS!
Evon & Bonnie
Evon Daniels
September 12, 2016
Hi Chelle, miss you so much hunny. I will never forget that smile. You were a lovely person inside and out. I think of you often and what you and my sister Bonnie would be up to these days. We finally got Bonnie down here in NC now. She's getting adjusted. Your God daughter Missy asks me about you. Wish you could see how she has grown. Your NC family really misses you. RIP Love. Forever missed. Always in our hearts.
Donna OConnor
September 12, 2016
Thinking of you and the last day you spent with my baby girl. Prayers and love to your mom and family.
Donna Marsh OConnor
Chris Bryant
September 12, 2016
Hi Chell, you will never be forgotten. especially when I know you used to live down the block from me in Mount Vernon, one of the nicest people I know. Can't believe so much time has passed. May you continue to Rest In Peace.
Shaeden Tucker
September 11, 2016
Hi Auntie.
This day, this time its all the worst for me.
15 years ago. 6 years old. 20 school Elementary. Nothing was the same from that day forward.
I still remember that entire day; Being pulled out of school. I still remember you calling after the 1st tower was hit. I still remember that last moment i had with you. I still feel your love with me from that talk and that call with me to this day. But I Still Feel That Pain Everyday!
I really wish you were here to have seen how we all grew up. To see you have grand nephews & how they have grown. I know they would have loved you.. so many things I wish you could have been there for.. I miss you!
Rest In Paradise Aunt Rochelle, I Love you !
KENNETH SNELL
September 11, 2016
Peace to My Sister I never met. Such a Beautiful Smile. The Worlds Loss a Great Young Woman. She Will Forever Be Remembered. LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER.
CYNTHIA SNELL
September 11, 2016
I miss you so much,,,it never gets any easier. I hope you are in a better place and you are with Daddy....I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.
September 11, 2016
I'm sorry for the loss of this beautiful woman.
Kechard Tucker
September 11, 2016
Hi aunty it's your nephew .. I miss you soo much I wish you were here so you can see the men yours two nephews grew up to become. I wish you were here to see how your niece's grew up to be. I am now a father,just recently graduated and wish you could've seen all of it. You have two grand nephews named Aqari (4) and Mathias(4months) I just wished they didn't take you away from us your gone but never forgotten
Rev. Dawn Cherri Snell
September 12, 2015
In memory of you..Rochelle M. Snell.. and others on that fateful day and even beyond..I celebrate your lives which wee not taken in vain..NEVER FORGETTING, ALWAYS REMEMBERING! Rev. Dawn Cherri Snell
lakisha wilson
September 11, 2015
Hey Chelly. not a day goes by that i dont think about u. All the great times we had together whether is was the long walks throughout mt. Vernon or hanging at Hartley park and or at Kimmie's house we always had fun SIP my dear friend ur memory will always live on .....
Donna Marsh OConnor
September 11, 2015
Prayers for you and my baby girl, Rochelle. And, of course, always for your family. I will never forget you and V were together 14 years ago. Diving through the wave today.
Donna
Jennifer Bucciero-Boyles
September 11, 2015
Four years ago today I was given a wristband with Rochelle's name to wear in honor of her. Since then I think of her and pray for her family every 9/11. Living in Texas we were not as connected to the victims on a personal level. Rochelle put a face to all the victims for me. She was the same age as my own sister which hit home with me. I pray for peace for the loved ones she left behind and I like to believe she is a beautiful angel guiding us all.
Evon Daniels
September 11, 2015
Thinking of you on this day! You are truly missed love! I will never forget your smile, your ambition or your kindness. Glad I do have some memories and I know my sister Bonnie misses you dearly. Love u hun!
Chris Bryant
September 11, 2015
Well Rochelle Good Morning.. Jut wanted to say Hi. yeah it's me silly skinny Chris from back in the days, just all grown up now lol. Every year I make sure to pay my respects for such a good person. I've made sure to not take advantage of life and chase my dreams, because it's not promised to anyone. May you always rest in peace.. God Bless
Ellen Coleman
September 10, 2015
Hey Boo
I would of never thought this day would get harder than when I first learned of you gone...so much going on hahahaha I wear glasses now and I lost a lot of weight I had a hysterectomy sweetie...all that time I was sick and now I'm free. ..I know you would of been there making me laugh but I....I don't know what to say it hurts so bad and I miss you sooooo soooo much...I saw your friend not Denise the other one she acted like she was clueless and I was like whatever I just wanted to say hi so she know she has support but people.....God bless you my love always El
Ellen Coleman
November 15, 2014
Hi Beautiful...Happy Birthday!!! I can't believe how long...really my lil angel is 38? Ahhhhh u up there Mama...I miss you everyday and I love you...have a blessed day celebrating with ur grandma and Jesus..say hi to my auntie Slyvia cousin sharon and of course my baby Seryna and my Mom..love u
Rev. Dawn C. Snell
September 13, 2014
Well, Rochelle...here we are again..13 years have passed..although we never met in this life..I am looking forward to seeking you out when I get to heaven....I know that you are content, in fact I know that you are full of joy, because as you look down, I know that you are in a better place that does not have all this chaos going on...people are allowing the evilness of satan rule their lives! Anyway, just wanted to shout out at you to let you know that I remember 09/11/2001..See you in the morning!
Donna Marsh OConnor
September 13, 2014
Always in my thoughts, near to my own baby. Love and prayers yo your family, sweet Rochelle.
Donna
Ellen Coleman
September 11, 2014
Hi Boo..sorry I didn't go.I just got out the hospital. .long story. I think about you all the time. I cloae my eyes wanting to hear your laugh and then it happens I hear it and if I cry its of joy..I get to remember you for making me laugh r just fun things like u plucking my eye brows....so funny I love you I spoke to Shar on fb she always makes sure she responds today ...I love u and yes she's okay...did u meet mike r joan rivers r robin yet...ooh ur must b buggin....love u sweetie miss u so so much...smooches Ellen
Ellen Coleman
September 11, 2013
Where is my other message? Sorry my Ro...I must of did something wrong.How r u in Heaven enjoying real life...I love and miss you. Say hi to Vanessa and baby...idk what to say
Donna Marsh O'Connor
September 10, 2013
Thinking of you, Jennifer, and all of yours as we go through another one. With love,
Vanessa's Mom
Ellen Coleman
July 23, 2013
My beautiful Rochelle
I just miss you and I pray for your sister and mom everyday...love you girl...
kenneth snell
April 25, 2013
love to you ms snell
and all snells out there
one love
Cherilyn Shannon/Durr
September 11, 2012
An Angel in The Sky......
Cherilyn Durr
September 11, 2012
My Dear Childhood friend.......I had any idea until today i found out on FaceBook.You were such a fun loving friend i have so many memories of us in Washington Elementary School!You will Never be foregotten!!!!R.I.H My Dear Childhood Friend....
August 23, 2012
HELLO TO THE SNELL FAMILY AS WE APPROACH 11 YEAR ANNIVERSARY.I WAS PRESENT AT WTC ON 9-12-01 SEARCHING THE AFTERMATH AND NEEDED SOMETHING TO SECURE MY SHIELD AROUND MY NECK SO IT WAS VISIBLE .I CAME ACROSS A "REGUS.COM" LANYARD IN THE DEBRI.THE ONES USED TO HOLD ID CARDS OR THE LIKE.THIS ONE HAD NO ID ATTACHED SO I PICKED IT UP AND IT HAS QUIETLY KEPT ME SAFE FROM THAT POINT ON.I WAS WONDERING IF YOUR FAMILY WOULD LIKE IT AS A KEEPSAKE.ANYWAY CONDOLENCES ONCE AGAIN AND IF NOT, REST ASSURED I WILL CONTINUE TO WEAR IT PROUDLY WHILE AT WORK.
Ellen Coleman
November 14, 2011
Hey Beautiful. Happy Birthday. I love and miss you so very much. I don't want to mourn in guilt anymore. I need to celebrate you so I keep you in my prayers in hope we meet again. We gonna laugh okay. I love you. Watch over Seryna and my Mother is there now. She will need your love and support. Show her the ropes. Love Ellen
DontaeM. Snell
September 15, 2011
Hey Auntie. I'm sorry I'm late for your book, but know that i still have love for you. I did do one thing though. I waited to hear your name in the WTC Tribute. Love Always
September 12, 2011
Hello Jennifer, thanks so much for sharing your story. It's so touching to know that Rochell's memory has reached across the country. We truly miss our cousin, sister, daughter and friend. It's hard to fathom that 10 years has passed so quickly. Your thoughts and kind words are truly appreciated. Our family wishes you many joys and blessings.
Jennifer Bucciero-Boyles
September 11, 2011
The school I work at in Houston, TX gave us wrist bands of a name of a person from 9/11 and I received Rochelle's name. I am honored to be wearing her name today and I am thinking of her and praying for her loved ones on such a loss of such a beautiful young woman. She was the same age as my own sister and I can't even imagine the pain of losing my sister and not having her here the last 10 years. I hope in my small way Rochelle lives on!
Lauren Lashley
September 9, 2011
Hey Rochelle... Still missing you and i make sure that I watch every time they call your name.... I clap, smile, and cry all at the same time.... I'm still crazy Lauren and I'm sure you would Still call me names.... Love you much!!
Rev. Dawn Cherri Snell
September 6, 2011
Well, Rochelle, Saturday will be 10 years that the Lord called you and others into eternal rest with Him..Even though we have never met, you are my connection to that moment in time when the world stood still and for some reason I do not feel despaired, depressed or even sad because I know that even in the midst of my tears that I have shed and am shedding for you and others, that there is a purpose for everything..I will never know why it happened or what propelled the evil in this world to make the choice on that fateful day to destroy lives that were only beginning to live...One thing I do know is that you are looking down upon this world sending prayers upon those of us who are still here..
With all my love and until we meet,
From your Earthly cousin to my Heavenly one,
Reverend Dawn Cherri Snell, Stamford, CT
Ellen Coleman
August 10, 2011
I love you Ma and will be there next month. I promise. Not a day goes by I don't think of you. Love you ok. Take care of Seryna and Mommy
ellen coleman
September 11, 2010
hey ro,
i don't know what happened to the one i did yesterday but i just wanted you to know i love you. i couldn't watch this year because i have no access to the stations in the city but kitten allowed me to hear your name. yes girl did i tell you that every year kitten calls me and we laugh because we know that you are up there driving God and Jesus crazy lol!!!!kiera who is a mommy text me all the time about you and they know how hard it is for me. i love you so much.Seryna, you met her? show her the ropes even though i know you enjoying all the music up there. love and prayers beautiful. el
Rev. Dawn Cherri Snell
September 10, 2010
Continuing in the love and faithfulness of All Mighty God as we remember one of His children on tomorrow, 09/11/2010
Bethany Elkins
September 10, 2010
Hello Everyone,
Tomorrow we will be holding a remembrance ceremony at Mount Vernon City Hall. If any of you are in contact with Rochelle's family, please let them know. We would love for them to join us if possible. The ceremony will start at 8:30am Saturday September 11th, 2010.
Blessings.
September 7, 2010
Hey Ro,
I was in the kitchen with daddy, he was cooking as usual. I was washing dishes he told me that you, grandma and grandpa visited him and said to tell me hi. Right after we spoke 2 birds came down in the yard, daddy said look, there is grandpa and grandma He said do you want me to call Rochelle, he did his familiar whistle and there came the third bird. I stood there in amazement, like no this can not be We stood by watching all 3 of the birds in the yard. I ran outside as soon as I approach the yard the three birds flew away. We love you, I love you, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about our moments. I remember the time me, you, Tasha were planning your day bu appearance at church you was suppose to sing coming down the ale meeting us. lol those days. I love you!
September 5, 2010
Hi Cuz,
I can't believe it will be 9 years. It's so strange how in just a twinkling of an eye life can change so drastically. Miss you.
Donna Marsh O'Connor
September 13, 2009
Thinking of you and your family.
Vanessa's mom, Donna
September 11, 2009
blessed in peace
we all love you and are thinking about you always and forever
K. Snell
September 11, 2009
hey there auntie. we never met but i am your nephew and i love. i hope i see you when i get to the top. it is real sad that i loose a aunt that i never met but in my soul we have met. i give you all my prayers.
luv your nephew
Dontae M. Snell
September 11, 2009
" hey Sis I still miss u and will always love you. I know u r in a better place and with God. Please hold my seat. I will see u again.
Much Luv, Hugs & Kisses
Your Sister
Cynthia
Ellen Coleman
September 24, 2008
I miss you so much!!!!! I still don't have a computer LOL LOL but I will always get to one to let you know I love you girl and I miss you. I couldn't bring myself to go this year. I guess it's because I don't want to mourn you. I want to remember you as you was in our lives so funny so beautiful so caring. An ANGEL WALKED THE Earth for 24 years. Well keep watching over us like you do.
KEITH DARRELL
September 12, 2008
MISS U MUCH. I TAKE OUT MY YEARBOOK EVERY YEAR TO SEE YOUR SMILLING FACE.
Evon & Angel Daniels
September 11, 2008
You are truly an Angel and will be forever missed! Until we meet again, Your NC family
Cynthia Snell
September 11, 2008
My thoughts are always with you Rochelle and the rest of the family God Bless Everyone and may God hold all safe and spirited.
Ellen Coleman
November 16, 2007
Hey Angel....
Happy Birthday yesterday....girl I have no computer anymore but you know I was going to find one just to tell you the sun doesn't shine as bright without you here....Kiera and I know you are driving Jesus crazy trying to run things....LOL LOL...Keep watching over us and your beautiful family are always in our thoughts and prayers...I love you El
Doug Abraham
November 15, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Ellen Coleman
September 11, 2007
To know Rochelle was to love Rochelle..You felt God's presence and knew you had a true Angel in front of you.
i met Ro at work...she instantly became my friend and we would laugh for hours..I swear I could never figure out how we got anything done.I was going through a lot back then and I tell you she supported me the entire way through..Her family were so funny and Rochelle would brighten the room...Ms. Jennifer do you remember the day Ro decided to pluck my eye brows?.....you know I still wear my eye shadow the way she taught me...
I wish I would of spoken to her the last day I saw her..We were laughing and hugging SO much, my bus came I told her to call me and we would talk then. She told me to stay in touch....God showed me to take each moment and embrace it as if it was your last...because that was the very last time I saw my friend....my beautiful friend..
I will miss you forever...God has the victory Ro...love YOU Always...Ellen and Kiera
IF..
If i could just have a moment
one moment to be true,
I would tell you how I love you
and thank you for all you do.
If I could just have a minute
to speak to you again,
I would just embrace the time
that I have with my friend.
I would never put off for tomorrow
because i would respect today,
I would take time to smell the roses
and Show I love you in every way.
but instead my time is empty
full of hope to see you one day
because in Heaven I won't waste time
I tell you exactly what i want to say...I love you Ro...
Roxanne Cooper
September 10, 2007
We went to high school together. We didn't really get to know each other until senior year, we both went to summer school for gym. I remember us sitting there not wanting to play softball or run in that sweltering heat. We did just enough to pass the class, most of times we would sit and talk. Rochelle had the brightest smile that made you feel welcomed. Everyone that ever meet her will miss her dearly.
Emily Willemin
September 8, 2007
I never got to meet Rochelle, although I had talked to her when calling into the office. Regus was my customer. I was supposed to meet with everyone at Regus on 9/11, but the closing of my house was delayed so I had to delay my trip. I never met her in person, but I was very much looking forward to it.
Tuesday, I will be running a memorial 5K in downtown Dallas called "Let Freedom Run" and will wear your name on my back, along with the names of your co-workers at Regus, a FDNY Captain and a flight attendant. I left a flower for you when I visited the site in 2002. I did not know you, but I will never forget you.
kristine
August 19, 2007
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
March 16, 2007
In memory....
Alex Snell
September 11, 2006
5 Years later. I don't think that anyone can imagine that after this long, it would seem like this tragedy has just happened. I came across Rochelle by searching for a relatives address in Alberta, Canada and came across Rochelle. I found your description of her also both funny and extremely sad. I cannot imagine how much her family must miss her every minute. I have just visited Scotland for the first time & can see why she might have been so fascinated with the culture! It is quite amazing and I'm glad that I have finally been able to visit. My thoughts and prayers are with Rochelle and her family. She really must have been a wonderful human being and was lucky to have such nice, loving friends and family. Take care always,
Alexander Snell
Winnipeg, MB. Canada
Denise
November 15, 2005
Happy Birthday Girl!!!! You are missed and loved always! I love you Monkey!
KIM
September 21, 2005
JUST WANTED TO SAY ROCHELLE IS STILL IN MY THOUGHTS AND I TRULY MISS HER ALOT
Lynn
December 23, 2004
To the Snell Family,
I hope that your pain is eased by the comforts of God. We are so blessed to know that God promises of a world of no suffering, where peace will exist.
September 11, 2004
On this anniversary was looking at the victims list..something about Rochelle just really made me pick her out read about her..though it has been 3 years i am sure it still hurts to have lost her. My thoughts and prayers are with Rochelle and as well as her family.
sharika snell
May 5, 2004
i pray for your family and i hope that you will get through your lost and see that now she is in a better place
Cynthia Snell
September 29, 2003
God be with you Rochelle and Family. When my thoughts are with you I bring myself to look at the pictures of us as little girls, then I regret not getting to spend more time with you and sharing more of each others lives growing up. My hopes and prayers are that you are in a better place than we are. Thinking of you with love, one of your older sisters.
Josette Ricketts
September 11, 2003
Rochelle,
I will never forget you and your family. May your soul rest in peace.
Love Josette Ricketts
Kendall Lawton
September 17, 2002
R.I.P.
God bless you and the rest of your family.
Love you your cousin Trell.
Jermira Nero
September 17, 2002
R.I.P.
God bless her and her family.
Susanne Walker
September 12, 2002
My prayers go out to your family and friends.
Susanne Walker
Mt. Vernon High School
Class of 1994
Max McKinney
September 11, 2002
ON SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2002, I WILL BE PLAYING FIRST VIOLIN FOR THE MOZART REQUIEM THAT IS PLAYED ALL OVER THE WORLD. EACH OF THE PERFORMERS GOT A HEART WITH A NAME IN THE CENTER TO WEAR ON STAGE TO DEDICATE TO SOMEONE WHO DIED LAST YEAR. WE WERE TOLD WE COULD LOOK IT UP HERE. I GOT ROCHELLES, AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY APOLOGIES TO HER FAMILY, AND LET THEM KNOW THAT ACROSS THE COUNTRY, PEOPLE ARE MOURNING FOR HER.
JoAnn Bell
September 11, 2002
My prayers are with your family.God
Bless You.
KIM GIANCOLA/SHEPHERD
September 8, 2002
TO ROCHELLE'S FAMILY
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ROCHELLE I USED TO WORK WITH HER IN RYE NY OFFICE SHE WAS TRULY A WONDERFUL GAL SHE WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH
GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND MY PRAYS ARE WITH YOU ALL
Donna Marsh O'Connor
September 5, 2002
To Rochelle's family,
I will be thinking of you next week and beyond. God love you all.
Vanessa's mom, Tower II, 93rd floor
Elisa Austin
August 16, 2002
I'm so sorry for the family of Rochelle this is so unfair what happened we had similar jobs and my company did the same as Regus so when I heard Regus had an office in the Towers I checked to see if every one made it out. I only have one brother I don't know what I would do if anything ever happened to him we're very close also so I know how her sister may feel. Remember to continue to pray every day and this will help you to be strong and cope . My prayers are with your family.
Donna Marsh O'Connor
August 16, 2002
Rochelle was lost with my daughter, Vanessa Langer. I wish I did not know as clearly as I do the grief that the Snell family feels. I wish, too, that I had known Rochelle before September 11th. Vanessa and Rochelle drove in together on that fateful day. Early. Early enough to be at their desks when the first plane hit. Vanessa believed she was safe in Tower II.
I only pray that she and Rochelle gave each other some comfort.
Bless you, Jennifer. I think of you often.
Rochelle and Vanessa had something else in common, something that is blessed. They are both adored by their siblings. The love of Rochelle's sister and Vanessa's brothers will be a force for peace and kindness in a world that is sorely in need.
I will always remember Rochelle's beautiful face.
P. Sheridan
May 29, 2002
To Rochelle's Family:
I never met Rochelle, but I find myself laughing and crying at the story of your beloved sister, daughter, friend. If she can bring this much joy through the re-telling of only a small part of her life, her eccentricies, her humor, and her love, I cannot imagine the loss you have experienced. While it cannot fill the void that is with you now, you will always have cherished memories, and the love--always the love.
From the little I have learned about her here, her laughs and joy must have been contagious--keep her spirit alive through that joy, and when you find yourself able to laugh uncontrollably, think of her--smiling down upon you--and sharing that laugh with you. I can only guess she would expect if from all of us.
Angie Campbell
May 16, 2002
I did not know you or anyone else who passed away on that horrible day last September. I am so sorry that so many people where killed. I do not understand the kind of hate that could do this kind of thing. May God bless you and the family and friends that you left behind. Rest in his loving peace forever more.
May 6, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN..ROCHELLE M.SNELL AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS.GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK.AMEN
ANGELA DEL-CORVO
April 30, 2002
MAY GOD KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN HIS PRAYERS IN THIS TIME OF NEED.
Rochelle Monique Snell
Shala D'Aguilar
January 16, 2002
On behalf of my entire family, I would like to thank you all for your outpouring of love and support. We miss Rochelle desperately; she made us laugh until we couldn't breathe, she made us cry, and she got on our last nerves...we would give anything to have a little of that back.
During the Christmas Holiday, her remains were recovered. We had a funeral service and buried her alongside our grandparents. I don't have the appropriate words to illustrate just how painful it all was (and still is), but I want you all to know how much your messages have meant to us as we try to come to terms with what has happened. God bless you all and keep the messages coming.
Rochelle's Big Sister
Shala D'Aguilar
Evon & Angel Daniels
January 5, 2002
We will always keep Rochelle in our thoughts and her family in our prayers. We will always remember the times we spent together in NC. The holidays and vacations with our sister and her best friend Bonnie. She became a sister, daughter and friend to our entire family and will be forever missed. We did not know her family well but her lost was shared.
John
January 4, 2002
Reading Rochelle's bio brought made me cry even though I never knew her. She sounds like she was a fun person- the bio also made me laugh- especially the part about secretly enjoying wrestling b/c I wouldn't admit that either:) Even after death she has brought a smile to a stranger's face. And the tears streaming down my face are for the people who loved her and lost her. America loves and misses her too.
cedric snell
January 1, 2002
As I read through this litany of memorials, I decided to check to see if anyone shared my family name of "Snell". To my grief, I stumbled across Rochelle. Instantly I felt a sincere connnect, and after reading her personal I knew that although we may not be blood relatives, we share more than just "Snell". I'll pray for her family and friends to be comforted by the grace of the Lord, and that her soul rest and abide with The Almighty forever...Amen.
Cedric Z.Snell
(360) 377-9673
James Lett
December 13, 2001
When I first scanned the list of the missing's names, I came across Rochelle's. My heart sank to my stomach and I became sick to the point of throwing up. At first I thought I was looking at my cousins name who lives in NYC. At closer examination I realized that the surnames where different. My cousins name is Rochelle Small and not Snell. Suddenly a feeling of relief came over me and just as suddenly a feeling of recognition swept me away. The recognition was realizing that if I felt the way I felt when I thought it was my own cousin who had died, I could only imagine what you (her family) must have felt when you realized that your beloved Rochelle was among the missing. I have never met MY cousin in person and yet we are connected, not just spiritually but we have talked considerably by phone and email. The mere thought of something as gruesome and unimaginable as what happened on Sept. 11th happening to her sent me to my knees. To know that it happened to Miss Snell makes me sick beyond belief. My heart is indeed saddened over your loss. Even though I never met her either, I feel connected somehow to your Rochelle and I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because I know it could have easily have been MY Rochelle. I have read everything I could find out about Miss Snell's life and somehow, I still feel that I lost a relative on Sept. 11th. Even more sad is the fact that the world has indeed lost a very special person. I do truly believe that God is blessing Rochelle M. Snell. And I pray for the continued blessing of all of her family.
Please know that Rochelle M. Snell and family, have become regular members of my prayers.
Teresa Jahn
December 11, 2001
Thank you for sharing a couple of stories about Rochelle. I especially like the sneaky way she watched wrestling. We are so very sorry for your loss. 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
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You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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