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Karamo Trerra Obituary
Sharon Schultz describes her husband, Karamo Trerra, 40, a computer technician for ASAP NetSource, with a litany of carefully chosen adjectives: Principled. Disciplined. Quiet. Strong inside, gentle outside. Kind. Honest. Righteous. Religious. Solid. Spiritual. Reliable. Upstanding. Happy. Truthful. Hopeful. Easy-going. Gentle.
Here are things she said he did: Kept secrets carefully. Knew who he was. Believed in God. Gave. And gave. Studied hard. Thought. Took life seriously. Laughed a lot. Laughed at her a lot. Wanted to see people do well. Helped pick up a bleeding, falling- down-drunk man off the street. Told the truth. Thought positively. Studied people.
Here are things she said he would never do: Gossip. Waver. Back-stab. Sugarcoat. Tell a white lie. Fear people. Take anything too seriously. Get mad at anyone but her, (and only if she really, really kept at it.) Hold a grudge.
Here is how they were different: He was tall, she is short. He was thin, she says she is not. He was Muslim, she is Jewish. He grew up in Gambia, she grew up on Long Island. He laughed when watching "The O'Reilly Factor" and "Hardball." She favors "Three's Company."
They would have been married four years last September 12.
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September 11, 2021
In remembrance of Karamo on the 20th anniversary. God Bless
The Kindred Family
December 20, 2019
We send our sincere condolences to your family for such a sad loss. With each new day may God give the support and help needed. Karamo is still sadly missed by others. May the time come when these violent acts end.
Sarata Saidykhans
September 11, 2018
Hi Auncle Baba. It's sarata Saidykhan. I've been thinking about you a lot over the past few years. Today more than ever. I am now 22 years old and I miss you so much. I remember your presence and the impact you had on our happiness. I just wanted to say we miss you so much. I don't know if Aunty Sharon will ever see this but we miss her and we love her too.
One day we'll meet again. Until then rest in perfect, perfect peace.
Amina Williams-Gillespie
October 10, 2017
The Angels are with you! You are still in our thought and prayers
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Mam Leigh
September 12, 2016
Continue rest in peace uncle
Mam leigh
September 11, 2015
Continue to rest in peace.
Karamo Baba leigh
September 10, 2015
We belong to Allah and to him we shall return. May Allah grant us to meet in the after life. Continue to rest in peace
Mariyah
May 6, 2013
Inna li lahi wa inna li layhi raja'un.
To Sharon, may G-d watch over you, you are a treasure, Peace and happiness be upon you.
mam sait leigh
February 25, 2013
always in my prayers. u will never be forgotten.
musa leigh
April 10, 2012
Baba was a childhood friend, we went to primary and high school together. He liked children which was his main reason to be a teacher after graduating from college. He later worked for the gambia cooperatve union before leaving for the US in 1992. I annually visited him since then and sometimes with my family.He worked and studied hard to realize his dreams.God did not call him to his graduation as a computer technician as he did not live to be part of it.It was on 911 that he planned to buy a gown during his lunch break and to shop for my wife who was with him on holidays from the gambia and about to return home when the disaster happened. My family's prayers and that of mine go to him, his loved wife sharon and his entire family.God bless baba.
musa and family
Nyaling Camara
September 12, 2011
911 has always been emotional for me, however, hearing a familiar name particularly from my country of origin made it worse. May his soul rest in peace with all other victims.I pray his wife Sharon, and the rest of the family in Gambia continue being strong.
fatou mboge saidykhan
September 11, 2011
he is a good man he love his family,friends and neighbors.he had taught me a lot not forgetting our computer classes and he love seedy and my children like they are his.baba you will always be in our minds.May his soul rest in peace
Fatou mboge Saidykhan
September 11, 2011
God bless Baba we love and we will always remember you.
Ray Leon
September 11, 2011
We spent a few days with him and Sharon his wife the summer of 2001. We spoke for hours about his new job, his life, his future. My condolences to his family in Africa, and Sharon his wife.
Migalia Alayon
September 11, 2008
I worked at Katherine Gibbs School. I met Karamo there. He was the sweetest person at the School and he was always there to lend a hand.
When I needed something from the storage room he was always there to help me.
He worked so hard and studied so hard to become a computer technician.
His life ended too fast even before he got to receive his Computer Technician Certificate. But I know he was very happy he conquered a career.
May God bless him now and always.
P Tabbernor
April 3, 2007
In remembrance....
Stephanie Laster
September 11, 2006
I did not know Mr. Trerra, but his name is the one that I remember most from that horrible tragedy 5 years ago. I was watching (I believe) CNN, and one of his family members (I think it was his sister-in-law) was interviewed. She was searching for him, and it broke my heart. To that sister-in-law, by repeating his name, you etched it in my heart. I was so sorry to learn that he was among the MARTYRS of that terrible day. May God bless and comfort your family. I will never forget this man I never met.
Evelyn Zelmanowitz
September 14, 2005
I was a reader at the ceremony at Ground Zero commemorating the anniversary of that horrific day four years ago having lost my beloved brother-in-law, Abe.
After reading his biography it was, indeed, an honor and a privilege to recite the name of Karamo Trerra. He was truly a hero. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his wife Sharon and to the entire family.
Sincerely,
Carla Owens
August 30, 2004
I worked with Karamo at the Katharine Gibbs School. I remember that he was always there to lend a helping hand at work, while he studied and took classes as well. He was a real nice guy. God Bless him and his family.
Baboucarr Jallow
September 11, 2002
Karamo Trerra was a primary school mate of mine, back in our old hometown of Sere-Kunda. I have not seen him, heard from or about him until now. A very bad time for us all.
My Prayers, Heartfelt Sympathy and Condolence to his Wife, Family and Friends.
May his Soul Rest In Perfect PEACE.
Angie Campbell
May 29, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind. Rest in peace forever more..........
May 15, 2002
MAY THE BEAUTIFUL SOUL OF KARAMO TRERRA AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE AMEN.
May 15, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN..KARAMO TRERRA AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY GOD AND HIS ANGELS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
Stephen McMillian
March 19, 2002
Although I didn't know Karamo, I was very touched by the profile I read about him. He seems to be the type of person everyone would want for a friend. May God continue to be with his family and friends.
Mathew Reich
March 11, 2002
Hello my name is mathew Reich
I went to school with karamo
I have tried alot of times to get in contact with his wife
if you read this you can contact me at
[email protected]
We made sure that at the graduation for our class in febuary they called his name because he should of been ther.
Kaimana Wolff
February 18, 2002
La Gambie sourit toujours.
May that beautiful smile be forever with you.
Teresa Jahn
December 8, 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
Janet
October 24, 2001
My deepest sympathies go out to Karamo's wife, Sharon, the rest of his family and friends. He will be remembered and he will be missed. God bless you and keep you safe.
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