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Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 11, 2001.

LEE CHARLES LUDWIG, 49, of New York, vice president of international investment management for Fiduciary Trust International, got a call from his father-in-law after a hijacked airliner hit Tower 1. "I said, 'What are you still doing in there? Get out of the building,'" Charles Timpone recalled. "He said, 'They aren't letting anyone go yet. Dad, you don't understand what I'm seeing. I'm watching people jumping out of windows.'" Timpone said Ludwig later called to say he expected to get out of the building. He asked his father-in-law to tell his wife he was OK. "I couldn't have chosen a better man for my daughter if I had picked him out myself," Timpone said.

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BARBARA LABARCA

January 19, 2022

LEE WAS MY BOSS AT IRVING TRUST AND HE WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE DEPARTMENT AND WORKING WITH HIM WAS A PLEASURE LOVE TO MICHELLE CHRIS AND SSHLEY

December 23, 2019

You didn't die in vain...

Ivanka Algorri

April 3, 2016

Its so hard to believe that so many years have passed although Lee has always remained in my thoughts and prayers. We worked together although on separate coasts, we spoke on a daily basis. He shared family moments, track meets and his infectious laugh that I remember to this day. I did not have children at that time although I was pregnant with my daughter at the time. She is now 13 and over the years I have shared memories about 9/11 and Lee with her. She recently traveled to NY with her 8th grade class and visited the 9/11 memorial. She found Lee's name and said a prayer for him. Though she did not know Lee, she knew of him and his love for life and his family. She as others in our country mourn the lives lost along with you. Just wanted to share that we care and continue to remember Lee and your family, years after.

S J. Friscia III

May 21, 2014

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jean-luc vielvoye

February 7, 2014

i have just see the movie, and the name of your parent, dead on 9th eleven, it impressed me so much, that i ^resent you my condolences.jean-luc from belgium. [email protected]

Carissa Ryan

February 19, 2012

Uncle Lee, I still can't believe your gone. You are greatly missed. I want to let you know you should be very proud you have a grandchild on the way. I know you will be a guardian angel for my little cousin on the way! I just wish you could of been here to walk Ashley down the aisle and see her pregnant! I know she is gonna be ok but she truly misses you now more than ever because your not next to her watching all these amazing events in her life. Also you are a great uncle to my daughter Angelina! Ten years ago our families lives were changed forever! Please just watch over all of us!! I love you and miss you so so much Uncle Lee!!! Love your niece and goddaughter Carissa

Ann Walsh

November 24, 2011

Lee's name came to me today. I was thinking about all the people on the 90th floor I personally knew that died. I only worked at Fiduciary for 18 months before 9/11 I was a recent college graduate out of SUNY Cortland. I use to price Lee's accounts for custody. Lee always had a dynamite smile. He was friendly and nice and always said hello to me on the elevator ride. I remember meeting him and his son in the summer of 2001 he introduced me to him. I thought wow that is great an internship in this company what a great experience especially in the world trade center. I read his son's words today on the internet on this Thanksgiving 10 years later. I was touched what he wrote about his father. My father also worked in the city for over 30 years and commuted to Long Island and use to arrive home at 6:30pm I would wait for him to arrive. I am sure he was a great father. My father has gone out of his way to get me back from this day supporting me and my health in the last decade. I feel this tremendous loss everyday and I feel for the families. I thankful to have known Lee for the short time I did know him and are able to share my thought this Thanksgiving day. God Bless

S A

September 11, 2011

10 years after the attack and you are the one person who I always think about during this time. I went to school with your son and ran track with him. If he is any indication of who you were, you did a great job...god bless you...

Cathy Fair-Hofstetter

September 10, 2011

In memory.

Toni Damaskinos

November 7, 2008

Michele
I worked with you on the PTA at IS24, I met Lee just a few times but when I did meet him I remember saying to myself what a wonderful father, and husband...My sorrow is with your family - I have also lost my brother in law in this tragedy, all we can do is pray for them and our families. When I attend the memorial every year at the site I say a special prayer for Lee. Michele I am so sorry for your loss. You were such a wonderful caring person that I had the pleasure of working with. God Bless you and your family.

Angela Tetaud (ALTUNA)

September 12, 2008

Lee, I will never forget you or that day. I am a mom now to a little girl, Nina and have another on the way - I am certain that when I would visit my parents I would have brought her to see you and Michelle. I remember washing the car with you, Chris and Ashley and listening to the Beach Boys, your laugh, going bike riding with you guys, lots of things, eating many dinners and lunches at your house. When I think back to those times I can only smile, your home always felt so cozy especially after playing in the snow and going in the kitchen for hot chocolate. It was nice to have neighbors like you growing up. I learned a lot from you and I can only hope to be as good a parent as you were. I think of you often, I think of your family often and I will never forget you.

Beth Davis

September 10, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful family man.. Lee Ludwig. Seven years ago today, the world was a completely different place.
-Beth Barnard Davis, sister-in-law of Lee's niece, Jessica Ludwig Barnard.

P Tabbernor

December 13, 2006

In memory....

Kristine

November 14, 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.

Charlene

September 11, 2003

Lee,

It has been two years ago today you were taken from us, not a day goes by that you are not thought of. We miss you so very much. How we all wish we could change that day or that you would have been one of those lucky people that got a late startor had a meeting else where so that we could have you back but we all know we cannot do that. You will never be forgotten, your smile will live on in my heart. You were a wonderful brother in law and touched my life in so many ways. you always knew how to make me laugh even when I was down. I know you are with brother now and looking over us everyday. Lee, you were a wonderful father. You would be so proud of Christopher and Ashely they are such wonderful children. Kevin misses you so much too, the holidays will never be the same, too many people missing from our holiday table it will never be the same, I will always feel that hole in my heart and stomach. Life is funny, we are supposed to enjoy, but how can we when everyday holds such uncertainty and now such fear of the future and reality. Lee I remember waiting days for you to come home. I guess I really didin't want to believe you were gone. I still hope that we will all wake up one day and find this nightmare to be over.

Until we meet again.

I will never forget you, your memory will live on.

Your Sister in law

Charlene

Elizabeth Pierce

September 11, 2003

I had the pleasure of working with Lee for about a year. I will never forget him and his laughter. God bless his family. I pray for you always!

C M

September 11, 2003

Lee,

I just wanted to let you know that there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. You are loved and missed very much.

sandee

September 11, 2003

i just want you to know that your in my thoughts and prayers- and i pray for your family especially to have the strength to get them through today.

Jack Ganey

September 10, 2002

I am deeply sadden by the lost of Lee Ludwig. I knew Lee from the Irving Trust Company before it was taken over in a merger with BONY. He was so upset that his previous company was taking over Irving. We worked together high in the towers at One Wall Steet overlooking the trade towers. I lost contact with Lee after I was laid off by BONY, but I did meet him again once at the super market.

Lee was a great guy to work with and I will miss him. I remember one of his favorite sayings was "what are we chicken livers" - when we were asked to do another special project. He always talked about his family and could not wait to get home. My prayers go out to Lee and his family. I will never forget him

Carrdell Hood

September 9, 2002

I never met Lee. We talked over the telephone just about every day for over a year. I work for Bank of America and Lee and I would confirm trading issues. My heart goes out to his family and friends that really knew him. Even though it's 500 miles away that this happen it feels like it happen in my front yard.

Christine Caldwell

September 7, 2002

Dear Lee,

I have never met you, but through this horrible tragedy I have recently met your wife, Michele and son Chris and have heard many wonderful things about your daughter Ashley. After meeting Michele and Chris it is so clear to see what a wonderful life you all had as a family. Your love lives with all of them and will be there always to help and comfort them throughout their lives. My deepest sympathies, Christine

Wendy Cresswell-Shaw

September 7, 2002

I went to Curtis High School with Lee. When I heard that he was one of the many lost in the terrible World Trade Center tragedy I felt much pain. I will always remember Lee as a quiet person, who seemed happy, content with life, and was always smiling.

My heart goes out to his family. He was taken much too soon.

May God continue to help your family heal. We will never forget Lee or those who were a part of our lives. I am so very sorry that Lee was taken from you. May you be assured that his memory still lives on in the lives of others. God Bless!!!

Diane & Joseph Bertolini-Timpone

August 6, 2002

Words cannot express how sorry I am for the Ludwig family. I too lost a loved one, and know your pain. I can reassure you that Lee is in a safe place with my husband who is holding his hand every step of the way. May God be with you all.

Lee, you will never be forgotten, and will always be in our prayers.

Mike,Sharon,Scott and Bryan Beil

May 31, 2002

We are so very sad that Lee lost his life at the WTC, but forever grateful that our sons picked The College of NJ so we got to know Lee even though it was for a very short time. You are such a special family and we love you!

Charles Costa

May 19, 2002

Dear Lee:

My name is Charles and my wife Dolores, along with her Aunt Dotty, worked on the 93rd floor of tower 1.

Through Nick, Dotty's husband, I met your wife Michele, along with other widows and widowers of that horrible day. Your wife showed me your picture and the pictures of your children. Michele was telling me what a wonderful husband and father you were, and seeing your picture and that of children, said it all. Your life, along with so many others, was cut horribly short, but you have left a legacy of love for your family to cherish and never forget.

May God have mercy on your soul and I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prays.

With deepest sympathy,

Charles P. Costa

Angie Campbell

May 4, 2002

May God Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind on that horrible day last September. Rest in his loving peace forever more.

Kim

April 29, 2002

To the family of Lee C. Ludwig,

When I saw the World Trade Center Towers fall to the ground, I knew that many innocent people would lose their lives. I am so sorry that the terrorist act included one of your

family members. It was a terrible day, but it was more of a terrible day for you because you lost a family member.

I can't say that I know what you feel like but I know that you probably feel awful. I've never had a family member die in such a terrible tragedy. I do feel terrible for your loss and you have my sympathy.

The reason I am writing to you is because this school year, one of our fourth grade teachers was a finalist for Nebraska's Teacher of the Year award and she received a lot

of money. She was awarded $1,000.00, which was enough to

buy all twenty-seven fourth graders bracelets called Mercy B.A.N.D.S. When I received mine, I got the bracelet with Lee's name on it.

I will be thinking of you and remembering Lee when I wear

the bracelet and I will be praying for you, too.

Sincerely,

Kim W.

Fourth Grade

Heartland Community Schools

Henderson, NE 68371

[email protected]

Sandee Gaeta

April 9, 2002

Lee,

I dont't think that I ever met you, but i have met your wife and children several times. I am a very good friend of your niece Tracy. I just wanted to let you that i will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers forever.

Barbara Ward

March 22, 2002

I never met Lee in person, but I spoke with him almost every day on the phone when he was with Bank of NY. He was the account exec for my boss's account and he made it so much fun doing business with him. I was deeply saddened when I heard that he was in the Trade Center that day. He will be missed by many and my deepest sympathy and condolences go out to his family.

May God be with you

Brenda Rogers

March 12, 2002

We mourn in Canada alongside our

American Brothers and Sisters all the unnecessary lives lost that

fateful day Sept ll, 2001. We too

lost many lives. Although I never

had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Ludwig, a friend I met via this medium whose son is close to Chris

Ludwig has kept me abreast of all the developments. I pray for his

family and the strength that they

have endured throughout their loss.

Mr.Ludwig is one of God's Angels

now and he will be working from

above to help create a better world

for all of us........Brenda Roges

Clara & Rich Sapienza

March 11, 2002

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Michelle and her family in their darkest hour. Lee was a wonderful friend and will always be lovingly remembered.

February 26, 2002

DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN LEE CHARLES LUDWIG AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY GOD AND ALL HIS ANGELS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN

Jennifer Ludwig

February 4, 2002

I wish there was something I could say to ease your pain and sorrow. But as I try to always say "time heals all wounds" Never stop praying, God is always listening, even when you speak no words

Mary L. Ludwig

January 9, 2002

God bless you. You all are in my prayers.

Teresa Jahn

December 24, 2001

We are deeply sorry for your loss of Lee. 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

Karen Spring

November 13, 2001

My heart aches each time I remember the horrific day that has become September 11. How could such a crisp, beautiful day filled with sunshine have become one of the darkest any of us will ever know? My thoughts are with each of the families who lost loved ones. All I can say is that there are many angels watching over you now. Please know that their deaths were not in vain.

Much love, peace, and God bless each of you,

Karen

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