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Gwendolyn Myles-Chisholm
September 13, 2021
Alva. It is so hard to believe that 20 years ago you were taken from the world. I speak about you often and remember your sweet smile and your charming mannerism. Continue to rest in peace my friend.
Mark Gillum
September 11, 2021
Alva,
It took me years to come to grips with the tragedy. I had been trying to call you for so long to see if we could get together or meet and go dancing. I was devastated. I still have your business card as I hoped it just wasn't true. In the years since, I have learned to smile and remember the beautiful person you will always be to so many. You still owe me a dance when we see each other again.
Kevin and Amelia Matthews
September 11, 2016
Dear Alva, Although we had the pleasure of meeting you for only one evening at a friend's house, and never again since, you made a lasting impression on us. "..... people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." RIP Alva
September 9, 2016
I miss you everyday my Sista, RIP
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Barbara
September 8, 2016
Alva- I will always remember our trip to P.R and how we were lucky it snowed back in NY and we got to stay a few days longer. Such fun my friend
September 12, 2015
I miss you so much! RiP
Friends will always be Friends
Gwendolyn Myles
September 11, 2015
I can't believe it is 14 years since I saw that wonderful face of yours and heard that melodic voice. You remain so close to my heart but I know that you are in great hands. You and Joan stop having so much fun up there. Love you girl!
LEIGH JETER
September 11, 2015
HERE IT IS ANOTHER YEAR WITHOUT YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE; HOWEVER, YOUR SMILE WILL ALWAYS BE EMBEDDED IN MY MEMORY AND MY HEART.
I WILL NEVER FORGET!
THINKING OF YOU,
LEIGH
Caletha (Leigh) Jeter
September 11, 2014
Beautiful Alva I will always remember and keep your spirit near my heart.
Leigh
Leigh Jeter
September 11, 2013
Alva,
It is yet another year since your departure. I miss you so much and will never forget the beautiful angel that graced this earth.
Thinking of you always..
Your Friend, Leigh
Whenever she stepped into a room, she make everyone smile!
Gwen Myles
September 11, 2012
My dear friend Alva -- I continue to pray for you and your family. You always pop up in my thoughts and this year I went down to the WTC Memorial and found your name and prayed with you. I'm sure that you and Joan and Sandy are having a fun time in heaven. Continue to rest in peace my friend. You will never be forgotten.
CALETHA JETER
September 11, 2012
Father God, I come to you asking you to continue to bless Alva's family and surround them with your mighty hedge of protection and let the Comforter (Jesus) keep them.
Thank you, I know it has been done because You are faithful. In Jesus Name, Amen.
CALETHA JETER
September 11, 2012
Alva,
Here it is another year and I will never ever forget. Kwame (Boo Boo as you called him) is now sixteen years old. He was so young the last time he saw you, but he loved being around you because children can sense a pure and honest spirit.
I miss you so much and can't wait for our reunion in heaven...
Love always,
Your friend Leigh
Sherry Turner
September 12, 2011
Alva my heart is heavy because I miss you soo much. You were a sister to me and I love you !!I know you are at piece now but I wish you were here with me in flesh but you are in spirit.
Sandra Hamilton Long
September 12, 2011
Gone but not forgotten.
Patricia Bell
September 11, 2011
I remember you, Alva ,often and always on this day. I didn't retire yet, but I'm still gonna take that cruise to Belize and Panama that we talked about, one day, soon. Champagne Toasting you today! Always in my heart.
Tears still flow, even this decade later.
Forever Young and beautiful.
Pearl Griffith-Hemmans
Pearl Hemmans
September 10, 2011
Gone but forgotten. May Alva's family find comfort and strength in knowing that she is in the presence of her Heavenly Father and she will always be remembered for the beautiful person that she was.
Jasmine Pitts
September 10, 2011
Alva,
We were buddies back in school -- Wesley College in Belize. I haven't seen you since the 70s, but remember you so clearly well. We shared good times, bad times and lots of laughs. It has been 10 years since 9/11 and I have thought of you often since then. May you continue to R.I.P.
Patrick Stewart
July 7, 2011
Hard to beleive your really gone, after all these years, still miss you. You were one of the good guys.
Lynn Rae Wester
August 7, 2010
Dearest Alva,
I stumbled upon this site this morning and it brought me both sadness and joy. I am glad that you brought happiness to many and others saw in you what I saw as well. You were the best friend I ever had.
I think of you everyday, have a special place for our memories in my home, carry the friendship card you gave in the 1980's with me still to this day and find comfort in knowing that I will be reunited with you in heaven.
You were always there with me to share in the good times and one of the few to comfort me during the bad. I pray you are at peace and that you did not suffer on the day that will never be forgotten.
Save me seat next to you so we can continue where we unexpectedly left off for all eternity. I love you.
Gwen Myles
February 20, 2009
Ms. Alva,
You are in my mind today and I am not sure why. It's happy thoughts, but I am also just still so sad that you are not with us any longer. You remain in my thoughts and your family in my prayers.
Gwen Myles
September 11, 2008
My dear Alva,
As is my special custom, I reflect on your life always, but especially today. You are forever in my heart and prayers.
Your friend,
Gwen
LEIGH JETER
September 11, 2008
YOUR MISSED, HOWEVER REMEMBERED EVERY DAY, WEEK, MONTH AND YEAR SINCE YOUR DEPARTURE. I WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU CLOSE TO MY HEART. LOVE YOU GIRL!
Todd Decker
September 11, 2008
Thinking of you today and how heplful and cheerful you always were when we worked together at Marsh and MClennan together in the early 1990's.
Chantel Lockridge
September 8, 2008
U are missed, May God Bless your family...
Love, Chantel Lockridge
Chantel Lockridge
September 8, 2008
U are missed, My God Bless your family...
Love, Chantel Lockridge
Ann Daly
August 26, 2008
Dear Alva,
Almost seven years later and our thoughts are still with you. We will always have Cancun.
Rest in Peace,Friend.
Gwendolyn Myles
September 11, 2007
My dear friend,
It's been six years and you are still so missed. You remain in my heart and my prayers.
P.S. You would have loved the houseboat.
kristine
May 9, 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 1, 2007
In memory....
M. Buckner
September 10, 2004
God bless you and your family. Not a day has gone by for me without thinking of September 11, 2001. Life is not easy, but with faith, time and wonderful memories, make a tragedy like this, easier to deal with day by day. I send this with my deepest condolences with the upcoming 3rd anniversary of this tragedy. May God help and bless us all.
Terri Schneider
September 11, 2003
Your memory lives on, with love and gratitude. The lives you have touched continues to grow, as those who knew you carry on. The world is a better place because you were here.
Amber Wood
September 9, 2003
I don't know Alva Sanchez but I was looking through the portraits of grief and was drawn to this one. I read it and began crying. I want her family to know that two years later her life still matters to a complete stranger.
Rogers Family
November 12, 2002
ALva,
I can remember when Ryan started VUU and you told us to watch over him. I know you are know returning the favor and watching over us. We will keep your family in our prayers.
CATRINA STANDLEY
September 19, 2002
MAY THE LOARD BLESS EACH AND EVERY PERSEN THAT LOST A LOVE ONE ON 9/11
GOD BLESS
September 17, 2002
I owe you everything and I love you,please help me to continue
George Lightburn
September 12, 2002
I miss your sweet smile. You will be remembered, always!
With Love, from the Family.
colleen sanchez
September 11, 2002
I did not know you but we share the same name, Sanchez.
This day have been especially hard. I pray for you and for all the victims every day.
My God hold you all in the palm of his hand. Until we meet again.......
Cassandra Jefferson
September 11, 2002
You will be missed but not forgotten. You will be remembered, with every sunrise and sunset. You will live on, in the hearts and souls of everyone. LORD bless you, and keep you , in his arms.
Henry & Joe Ann Smith
September 11, 2002
Alva,When I think of you, I remember our Ryan and Dana's first day at Virginia Union. We had the worst time with the hotel being 10 miles from the campus. But we laughed about it later. Your smile and gift of gab will be missed. We will watch over Ryan. Love
Patrick Morrissey
September 11, 2002
Alva, I got your name on a piece of paper this morning, as I entered our Church. I wanted to say that I too will remember you now. That little piece of paper, which I've been carrying in my front pocket over my heart all day will go up on my wall tonight, and should stay there till they tear down this house. God bless you and keep you.
Patrick
Gwen Myles
September 11, 2002
ALVA --
I AM STILL HAVING A VERY HARD TIME BELIEVING THAT YOU ARE GONE. THERE ARE STILL TIMES THAT I LOOK FOR YOU, PRAYING THAT SOME MIRACLE WILL OCCUR. I MISS YOUR SMILE AND THE VERY PLEASANT WAY YOU HAD OF DEALING WITH EVERYONE. YOU WILL REMAIN IN MY HEART AND MY PRAYERS.
Mechel Glass
September 11, 2002
Alva,
May God keep you safe and in his loving arms forever. You will be missed and never forgotten.
Dana Smith
September 11, 2002
Dearest Ms. Alva,
I have known you so many years and you have had such an impact on my life. The news of your passing has affected me greatly. Your family remains in my prayers and I know you are watching over them.
I love you and miss you dearly.
Christina Smith
September 11, 2002
Ms. Alva,
I did not get to know you as well as I would have liked to, but the few times I did meet you I knew you were an incredible woman. Your goodness is reflected and will live on in your son. The world will miss you.
Millicent Bowden
August 26, 2002
Alva,
I think of you all the time. I remember meeting you in the World Trade on several occasions and just reminiscing about Belize and old times. Girl, may the Good Lord bless and keep you safe in his bosom until we meet again. Your friend, Millicent
Jovaughn
August 9, 2002
You will be missed by me and my family. You were one of sweetest to have ever met. May you rest in peace.
Love
Jovaughn and the Gethers family.
Alisty Keneth
July 16, 2002
God Bless you Alva, I miss you....
Angie Campbell
May 14, 2002
May you rest in peace forever more.
Anonymous
April 20, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS LONELY NAME...ALVA J.SANCHES...MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS YOUR LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE..PRAY..AND NEVER LET ANYONE FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK FOREVER..MAY JESUS AND HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Teresa Jahn
December 13, 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
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