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Brock Safronoff Obituary
Tara Neelakantappa introduced Brock J. Safronoff to classical music; his compact disc collection quickly surpassed hers. She turned him on to reading on the loftier side of Stephen King, and he packed Kafka in their honeymoon suitcase.
"I would introduce him to something and before I knew it he was telling me everything about it," said the woman who on Aug. 4 became Mrs. Safronoff.
There was one passion that consumed Mr. Safronoff, 26, long before his freshman year at Amherst College, when he and his future wife were physics lab partners. It was his devotion to the Detroit Lions, which stemmed from his upbringing in Traverse City, Mich., and which required the strength to withstand continual heartbreak, said Michael A. Cohen, a friend and fellow fan.
Their friendship was based on a shared fantasy that the Lions would one day make it to the Super Bowl. When they met to watch games at an Upper East Side bar, they rarely discussed work.
Mr. Cohen, in fact, had forgotten Mr. Safronoff worked as a computer programmer at Marsh & McLennan. "I had to look up on his wedding announcement where it was that he worked," Mr. Cohen said. "I remember now that he told me he had this great view."
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Philip Zimmerman
April 21, 2013
I lived down the street from you. You took a lonely kid new to the school home with you after school one day. Although we didn't become close friends I never forgot your kindness!
My daughter is 7 now and asked me about 9/11. I told her about you and your kind act to her Dad at a tuff time in his life! Showed her your year book photo.... I will never forget you!
Dawna Palmer
September 12, 2010
I'm so sorry I never met you, Brock. It sure sounds like you were a wonderful young man!
Jimmy Jorgenson
September 11, 2010
Brock was one of the most stand-up guys I've ever known. I am proud he was my high school baseball teammate and friend. He touched many lives, and I wish his family well. I will never forget him or what happened on 9/11. May we continue to fight against the tyranny that haunts innocence and freedom.
Nicole Gray-Mitchell
September 11, 2008
Brock was a wonderful person and a great friend to many. We were friends all through high school and I still miss his smile and laughter. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family, he will always have a special place in our hearts.
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David Gerhardt
July 5, 2007
I want to see to it that the Traverse City Trojan baseball program never forgets about you Brock. I remember you pumping your fist after getting out of a bases loaded, nobody out jam against Bay City Western in the 1992 district championship game. I remember vividly catching your Greg Maddux-esque 70 pitch, 57 strike complete game against Sault. Ste Marie in '93. More importantly, I remember what a great representative you were of your school and your community. You won't be forgotten.
Dave Gerhardt
kristine
May 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
February 28, 2007
In remembrance....
Nate Glidden
January 26, 2007
I was going through some boxes the other day and found a picture of Brock and I walking back from the bullpen together at Midland High I think. I was, in my usually seriuos way, wearing my catchers mit on my head and having a good laugh. Brock was kind of looking at me as if to say "I think this guy's a little crazy..." Fun moment!
I always enjoyed playing ball with Brock and remember some great games that he pitched. People sometimes underestimated him on the mound, but he was a great pitcher and turned more than a few heads over the years that he played. More than anything though Brock was just a great human being.
I think of you often Brock. Please know that you are well remembered.
Betty F. Smith
September 19, 2005
We have had the 911 Memory Quilt here in Zachary this weekend. I did
the block for Brock. I chose his name because I have a grandson named
Brock and when I checked his bio I
saw he was married on my sons birth-
day. I was so happy to finally see
the quilt in person. I had viewed
it on the internet but its so much
more beautiful in person. I helped
Corey Gamel and his other volunteers
to put the quilt up and stayed all
three days to help and to help take
it down today. I took time each day
to view a few more of the 3 thousand or so blocks. It is really a beautiful tribute. Corey has done an
excellent job of keeping the memory
alive of all who lost their lives
that day.
Bonnie Smith
August 12, 2005
Brock grew up on Deepwater Point with my children. He came from a lovely, loving family. Although the years are now passing since his death, I want his wife and family to know that he is NOT forgotten.
September 11, 2003
My thoughts and prayers are with Brock, Tara, and their loved ones.
Classmate, Amherst College, '97
Marcus Mead
September 5, 2003
Brock was a fellow student at TCHS. We were never close friends- never hung out or played baseball together. Just two kids that went to the same school and worked for the same grocery store chain. But I always remember his smile. There was something warm and genuine there, as he walked down the halls in his letter jacket. He had a real sincerity. Anyone who knew Brock knows what I am talking about. I always liked Brock, and considered him a friend. I can see it so clearly, like it was yesterday.
I heard the news two months after 911 and still find it hard to believe that he's gone. How does a kid just like me from Traverse City Michigan end up a casualty in the WTC? How could any of us have imagined, as we watchd those towers fall, that we were losing such a friend?
Sprinkles are the best!
Veronica Lasovsky
September 10, 2002
It's been one year, yet it's still so hard to accept. You will always be missed.
Angie Campbell
May 14, 2002
May God Bless you and keep you always. Rest in peace..........
April 20, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN...BROCK J.SAFRONOFF AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WIFE..FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA ..NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF MICHIGAN..PRAY...STAY CLOSE...AND AMERICA SHOULD NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY GOD AND HIS ANGELS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN...GO LIONS GO...
Emily Helman
March 11, 2002
Even though I only met Brock twice I will never forget him. His smile will always be remembered! I pray for his family, and offer anything I can give to them.
God Bless you!
-Emily
Jennifer Rosenberg
March 11, 2002
Dear Tara,
The first person Mark ever mentioned spending time with at his new job at Marsh was Brock. Every day Mark would come home and mention something that Brock did or said. I am sure they would have been great friends. I hope in their place that we will be freinds forever.
Love,
Jenny
Brock Safronoff
Veronica Lasovsky
February 6, 2002
It’s hard to forget his indecisive walk, an air of cautiousness and uncertainty about him, his wonderful smile, and his unique sense of humor… So bright and multi-talented, intelligent and hardworking, responsible and conscientious, kindhearted and genuine, so devoted to his girlfriend – such an amazing person. So unbelievably young and full of great plans for the future…
What a tragic loss!
Kristen
January 14, 2002
I only knew Brock briefly; we worked at the World Financial Center together before he went over to Cantor. He always struck me as a good-natured and generous person, though. His death is a great loss.
Sally Freels
December 28, 2001
As fellow member of the Traverse City Senior High School class of 1993 I send my sorrow and regret.
Teresa Jahn
December 13, 2001
Thank you for sharing Brock's smile and story with the world. He had a very warm looking smile that must have matched his heart. We are very sorry for your loss. 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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