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Fitzroy St. Rose displayed the national flag of his island country, Dominica, on the bedroom wall of his sparsely furnished apartment in the East Bronx. He was constantly trying to set people straight about the Commonwealth of Dominica, part of the Windward Islands.
No, he told them, it's not the Dominican Republic, where even Dominica's postal mail is sometimes sent.
He was so loyal to his impoverished homeland that last year he helped organize a group, the Exodus Club, to raise money for its hospitals and other institutions. The club often met in his small apartment.
His loved ones gathered there for a prayer meeting Saturday night, returning to clean up Sunday morning.
Fitzroy, 40 and single, was a computer technician for General Telecom in 1 World Trade Center. He had a shy smile and an upbeat stride. He seemed to stand a bit taller, one close friend said, when he was doing things out of the goodness of his heart.
"Ninety people in the world would say he's my best friend," says Irving Guye, the friend. "That's how connected he was to the rest of the world."
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September 11, 2015
May your soul continue to rest in eternal peace, miss seeing you at carnival times when u would visit you beloved country Dominica
ethleen carbon
September 11, 2014
As we remember, may your soul continue to rest in peace.
September 11, 2014
Missing you
LISA WHITE
September 11, 2013
LIFE IS A JOURNEY SO SWEET AND SHORT I STILL SEE THAT SMILE SO WARM AND BRIGHT. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU NO MATTER WHAT YOUR KIND WORDS OF WISDOW YOUR LOVING SUPPORT!
YOUR LAST WORDS TO ME WAS THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE WEARING THE DOMINICAN FLAG....I HAVE NOT YET STOPPED IN FACT EVER SINCE THESE WORDS WERE SAID I'VE BEING WEARING IT EVEN MORE AND JUST TO LET YOU KNOW MY FRIEND I THINK OF YOU ALMOST EVERY TIME I WEAR THE FLAG!
YOUR ARE SURELY MISSED BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...LOVE YOU ALWAYS!
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Dorothy Bellot
November 18, 2011
We remember you "Fitzroy" The guy with a big smile and a huge heart.
You have passed on but your memories will leave on.
September 13, 2011
We forgive but we will never forget. Your soul can lie in peace knowing that you are loved by strangers all over the world. RIP
Rosita, London, United Kingdom
Deborah Gage
September 12, 2011
That big smile and that love for life will always be remembered...gone but not forgotten...RIP
September 12, 2009
i met and spoke to Fitzroy on Labor day 2001 on Eastern parkway in Brooklyn, being the organizer and patriot that he was our conversation was about Dominican bands participation on the parkway that year.It never dawned on us that we were bidding each other goodbye, because just a few days latter his vibrant life was cut short.you are gone but your memories still remain with us rest in peace brother
jeanne joseph
September 12, 2009
i met and spoke to Fitzroy on Labor day 2001 on Eastern parkway in Brooklyn, being the organizer and patriot that he was our conversation was about Dominican bands participation on the parkway that year.It never dawned on us that we were bidding each other goodbye, because just a few days latter his vibrant life was cut short.you are gone but your memories still remain with us rest in peace brother
gilda miller
September 11, 2009
Fitzroy, the guy with the big smile. We miss you. RIP
John Bayreaux
September 11, 2007
As a customer of General Telecom, I worked with and met Fitzroy. He was an excellent technician and a pleasure to work with.
kristine
September 4, 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 21, 2007
In memory....
Gina Coipel
November 26, 2005
i met u but i was too young to remember, i was told u made everyone including ur mom (aunty )Pat laugh so much.I heard you were a down to earth guy who was ready to help anyone in need. But i wish i could have remembered u, so i could just have that warm feeling inside that assures me that my cousin is ok and he was loved for everything he did.The last call u made touched everyone, you said that u are ok,,,,and u are. I`m happy that you`ll never have no pain, that you`ll never be hurt...I love u cuz
Gina
Toby Nelson
September 6, 2004
Dear Fitzroy,
We never met, but I visited with your father in my role as a Pastor. He spoke of your mission to make sure your brothers and sisters were educated. Your father shared how much he admired and respected you. Your father is very proud of you.
Your family has been in my frequent prayers that they will continue to receive grace and favor from God.
Toby Nelson
Fran Benjamin
August 1, 2004
Condolenses to the St Rose family
Natasha Sandy
July 23, 2004
Fitzroy,
I will miss you so much now that your gone. Going to the Bronx isn't the same without you being there. You are in a better place now where you can look down on all the people who love you. Your smile and jokes are things that will ever be forgotten.
Goodbye for now "Uncle" Fitzroy
Lena Jacob
September 11, 2003
I knew Fitzroy in Dominica, where we went to school in Massacre. I would like to express my deepest condolences to his family.
September 11, 2002
1 year ago today, you were taken away from us. We remember you with love. May your light continue to shine. Rest in Peace Tiger.
Stephen McMillian
September 3, 2002
I did not know Fitzroy but his story really moved me like so many of the tributes I read on this web site.
The many times that I hung around the WTC, whether around the sphere or attending the R&B concerts on Fridays or hanging out in the Borders bookstore, I'm almost certain that I have seen Fitzroy often around the WTC. Fitzroy's face looks so familiar. When I saw his photo, it resonated something with me.
To the family and friends of Fitzroy, you have my deepest, heartfelt condolences. I know nothing I can do or say can bring Fitzroy back, but I hope you find some solace in knowing that I care about your loss and all of the other losses that happened on that tragic day.
Please feel free to e-mail me whenever you want. I know you are going through a tough, difficult time, but I just want to extend my heart out to you. May God continue to give you comfort and peace.
Rest in peace Fitzroy my brother.
Sincerely,
Stephen McMillian
[email protected]
Annette Dickson
August 26, 2002
Fitz, as we all called him, was a wonderful person. I never met him in person, but dealt with him on pretty much a daily basis when the company I worked for partitioned the GenTel switch. He always took the time to help me out or explain something that was technically over my head. He was always kind hearted and I could almost see his smile through the phone. I was very upset to learn that he was among the many good people lost on that tragic day. I think of Fitz and the many friends from GenTel that were lost that day. God Bless.
Angie Campbell
May 16, 2002
May you rest in peace forever more.
May 7, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN..FTIZROY ST.ROSE AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY ..MANY FRIENDS..AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF DOMINICA..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY GOD AND HIS ANGELS...AND ST.ROSE GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Clementine Roberts
March 26, 2002
I would just like to take this oppourtunity to extend my sympathy to the family and realtives of Fitzroy St. Rose. With time and only time will your grief be healed. Fitzroy, I will frorever remember you as someone that had so much to offer and so much to give and always so positive. May you rest in peace and may the Perpetual light of the Lord shine upon your soul. You were a true symbolism of what it is to be.
Clunda Bruno
March 11, 2002
I never had the chance to meet you but, he was a very good friend of my dad (Rhoda) and the rest of the family.
May god bless you Fitz and the rest of your family especially your mom. I understood that you are such a great guy. So if you were great to the people down here bet you are one of the greatest up there.
God bless you.
Clunda Bruno
John Schiavone
February 24, 2002
I used to have fun teasing Fitz about the number of NBA Jerseys he had in his closet. He was always changing allegiances, especially at playoff time...but he would never root for my team, the KNICKS. I will miss you Fitz, and will never forget you. You were a man among men. GOD Bless you
Marina Shillingford-Eric
February 9, 2002
May God be with you always. I may his ligt shine and watch over you always.
Bless be the Child.
Teresa Jahn
December 11, 2001
We are so very sorry for your loss of Fitzroy. 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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