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Richard Bruehert was always the serious and responsible one of his four brothers. He got a paper route when he was young and was the manager of the local McDonald's by 19. Later, after he married Jo Anne White, became a father and was working as vice president for technology at Marsh & McLennan, he would rise early on weekends and do the family grocery shopping. When his father died in November 2000, he played a major role in caring for his mother.
Such responsibilities were never onerous for him. Whether weeding his tomato patch or shoveling snow in the driveway, he usually had one of his two daughters — Christina, 6, and Danielle, 2 — right beside him.
Mr. Bruehert, 38, was also always eager to face a challenge. In the 1970's, he bought a computer long before the PC craze and taught himself computer games. Two years ago, he learned to fly a single-engine plane, but quit when he decided it kept him away from his children too much. Last summer, he took sailing lessons in Virginia, bought a boat and sailed it across Long Island Sound. "He bought it so the family could spend more time together," Mrs. Bruehert said.
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Irma Torres-Fuentes
September 11, 2022
September 11, 2022
Dear JoAnne, Remembering Richard kindly, when we all worked at MetLife. May God bless you and your family today and always, Irma.
Christine Mars
September 11, 2021
Jo Anne - Remembering you and the girls on this 20th anniversary. So proud of Christina and Danielle and honored to have taught them. God Bless You.
Mikey Parente
September 11, 2021
May there be peace and comfort knowing that others remember and care.
Cindy Roe
September 3, 2021
Remembering Richard on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
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Del Newberry
June 7, 2018
Praying for Rchard's friends and family today. We will never forget. Much love from Texas.
September 11, 2014
Remembered
Mikey and Danielle Parente
September 11, 2013
Thinking of you and your family today.
Barbara Boam
July 10, 2013
I walked a mile for you (mile #266) on 5/26/13 as a dedication to your life.
Debbie
August 22, 2011
i wish i could have met you . i know joanne who lives here in st. augustine and have met your beautiful talented smart girls. you would be pround.
Mikey Parente
July 21, 2011
You may be gone but you are never forgotten-You live on in the memories of your loved ones. Thinking of JoAnne, Christina and Danielle, now and always. Miss you guys around the neighborhood!
Adam
September 11, 2009
RIP Rich! My brother hit the nail on the head and your daughters are fantastic young women!
September 11, 2009
9/11/09
Rest in peace Rich. Your daughters are growing up to be beautiful, intelligent, wonderful young women - you would be proud! WE are very proud of them! Eternal rest grant to Rich O Lord and let Perpetual Light shine upon him, may the Divine Assistance be always with him and may Rich and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
Pax
Eddie
Doug Abraham
May 29, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Kristine
October 24, 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.
Frank Palumbo
September 17, 2006
I remember Richard from working at the Baldwin McDonalds as teens. He was very popular and well-liked. His friends called him "boo" as a nickname.
I just saw the 9/11 tribute in Newsday and wanted to pass along my sincere condolences to the family of Richard Bruehert.
Frank "Frankiebabes" Palumbo
P Tabbernor
August 30, 2006
In remembrance....
Serge St. Leger, Jr.
August 12, 2005
I worked with Richard at Baldwin McDonald's from February 1982 until 1986. He taught me so much at such a young and impressionable age. He had a profound affect on my work ethic and I always gave thanks for that. May he rest in peace.
November 1, 2003
We miss you Richie
mary chris and jimmy carroll
September 11, 2003
we see your family growing
we see them at st brigid's
as we know you look down on them
rest your soul
Nicholas Koliarakis
March 27, 2003
It has been almost 15 years since I last saw Richard Bruehert when we were classmates at Adelphi University (we had the same major - Computer Science). But even though we were more acquaintances than out and out friends, I was most sorry to hear that he was one of the people who perished on 9/11/01 as a result of the attacks on the World Trade Center. I hope that God is giving comfort to his family and that God is giving his soul rest. Farewell, Richard - it was good having you as a classmate and to have worked with you as well.
Barbara Jepsen
September 16, 2002
You will be in our memories forever. God bless you. Paul and Barbara Jepsen
Neil Feder
September 16, 2002
To commemorate 9/11 at the Kelley School of Business, we were given pieces of paper with 15 names each and asked to write them in colored chalk on the sidewalk outside our new building. Richard Bruehert was one of the people on my list.
Today is Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. To fulfill the requirement of spiritual reflection that is required of us on this day, I am trying to learn as much as I can about Richard and the others on my list. That way, they are more than just names on a piece of paper. I am very happy to be able to put a face and a life story to Richard's name.
May God protect his soul.
Terry Hill
September 11, 2002
Rich, I only met you once. It was at the wedding of your brother Ed and sister-in-law Brenda. I didn't really know you, but I think of you often, especially your wife, daughters and your mother. I pray for them as they walk through life with you in their hearts, but not there physically.
God bless you all. Written on September 11, 2002.
Michael Iezzi
May 7, 2002
Father we entrust our brother Richard to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
Priscilla Tate
May 7, 2002
I was so saddened to read that Rich was one of the ones taken on 9/11.
He was a valued member of Technology Managers Forum and I got to appreciate his intelligence and good natured sense of humor during the years he gave service as a Judge for our Best Practice Awards Program.
He was a consumate professional and a giver. It was a pleasure to have known him. My heart goes out to you in your loss.
Sincerely,
Priscilla Tate
Executive Director
Technology Managers Forum
Angie Campbell
April 22, 2002
May God Bless you and the ones that you left behind. I did not know anyone who passed away on 9/11/01, but it still hurts just the same. I have cried for all of the pain that I know that others are feeling. Rest in Peace.......
Keith J. Stetler
March 25, 2002
I only knew you for a few days as we sailed together on the Chesapeake Bay. We talked of our families, our jobs, and our love of sailing. We were much alike, we would have become friends. I think of you and your family often. Such a tragic loss. God bless you!
Alice Hillary
January 8, 2002
"Hope" is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all,
And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.
I've heard it in the chillest land
And on the strangest sea,
Yet never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me.
- Emily Dickinson
It is my hope that something good will come from losing someone so dear. God Bless you Richard
Teresa Jahn
January 7, 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
D. Zurlo
January 7, 2002
You were a wonderful person with a beautiful family. An everyday man doing the right thing for his family. A righteous person with God-loving ways has been taken away from those who love him most. Your wife, children and family. May you rest with the Lord and be the Angel that watches over those you cherish so much. Always in our hearts and prayers.
December 11, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS RICHARD BRUEHERT AND
MAY HE REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS HIS
FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Alex Nunez
December 7, 2001
Remembering is healing.
Appreciating is rebirth.
Musser Hall @Ursinus College
December 5, 2001
We just wanted to give our sympathies and let you know that you are not alone during this time of tragedy. May God be with, and we wish you to have a Merry Christmas!
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