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Kathleen Burns Obituary
Kathleen A. Burns was born in Staten Island, where she lived with her parents for most of her life, in a nice home in a quiet, middle-class neighborhood.
If the upstairs light was on, Ms. Burns, 48, was probably reading a book. She never took work home. "Work was work and home was home," said her mother, Eunice.
Still, Ms. Burns climbed high in the corporate world, to the upper floors of the World Trade Center, where she was a vice president with the Fiduciary Trust International.
She was good to her parents, they said. The three watched television together in the evenings and the women went shopping. "She liked high-end things like Ann Taylor," her mother said.
Of course her life was more than work and home and shopping, her mother said. She had an interest in the wider world, and toured places like Egypt, Spain and Iceland.
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Cindy Roe
September 3, 2021
Remembering Kathleen on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Del Newberry
September 5, 2018
My thoughts and prayers go out for Kathleen's friends and family. With much love from Texas. We will never forget.
Thinking of you -- I didn't know you but I wish we could've talked about books together.
Katherine M
July 20, 2016
Barbara Boam
July 13, 2013
I walked a mile for you (mile #281) on 6/11/13 as a dedication to your life.
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Kylie Willoughby
September 16, 2011
On September 11th, 2011 10 years after that tragic day I went to the Rascall Flatts concert here in Albuquerque, NM. As the thousands of fans rolled into the pavillion several volunteers were passing out tiny strips of paper and pieces of chalk each with a victim name from 9-11. I had the honor and the privlage of writing and remember Kathleen Anne Burns I wrote her name everywhere. I am so sorry for the loss and hope that one day justice will be served for all of those that fell on that awful day
Jenny Connors
September 11, 2011
Dear Ms. Burns, I wish I had your courage. I am around your age, living at my childhood home with my parents. I'm not brave enough to travel like you. My mother is the traveler. Her name is Kathleen. God bless you, and may your journeys be boundless.
Me placing a flag next to Kathleen's name on 10th anniversary of 9/11.
Terry Gamez
September 11, 2011
Today is the 10th anniversary of 9/11. I just ran a 5K race in Sacramento, CA in honor of those who died. At the end of the race, runners placed a flag next to a name plate of everyone that perished that day. I placed my flag next to Kathleen's name. May God bless you and your family.
Rob
September 11, 2009
You will never be forgotten. Your memory will live on forever in the hearts and minds of those who love you. God bless.
Gill P
September 11, 2009
God bless you.
Valerie
September 11, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug Abraham
June 5, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Kristine
October 19, 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.
P Tabbernor
August 31, 2006
In remembrance....
September 11, 2003
Kathleen, REST IN PEACE, dear Lady.
Laura Dague
September 10, 2002
Kathleen was an inspiration to my daughter and I when we visited Manhattan and stayed with her Aunt Shirley. Shirley proudly pointed out the WTC where Kathy worked and I'll never forget her words: "She truly made something of herself and I'm so glad to have her as my niece."
With our profound sadness we express our condolences to the family of Eunice Burns. My mother who is Eunice's cousin keeps Kathy's picture and tribute on her refrigerator and we often read it and realize what an outstanding individual and bright/friendly woman Kathy was. May we always remember her life with joy.
With Our Love,
Laura, William, Erica and Joseph Dague
Mark Ebersole
May 14, 2002
Kathy:
I have been searching for a fitting tribute to you for some time. Both children of the sixties, I know you will appreciate this. The song is from the Seekers and is called
"I'll Never Find Another You"
There's a new world somewhere
They call The Promised Land
And I'll be there some day
If you will hold my hand
I still need you there beside me
No matter what I do
For I know I'll never find another you
There is always someone
For each of us they say
And you'll be my someone
For ever and a day
I could search the whole world over
Until my life is through
But I know I'll never find another you
It's a long, long journey
So stay by my side
When I walk through the storm
You'll be my guide, be my guide
If they gave me a fortune
My treasure would be small
I could lose it all tomorrow
And never mind at all
But if I should lose your love, dear
I don't know what I'll do
For I know I'll never find another you
Angie Campbell
April 22, 2002
May God Bless you and all of the people who knew and loved you. Rest in his loving peace.........
Mark Kegulikhes
February 21, 2002
It was five of us in Fiduciary Trust Lotus Notes group: Kathy, Abner Morales, Igor Zukelman, Kelly Wilterding and me.
Three out of five, Kathy, Abner and Igor, never made it out of the WTC Tower 2.
Kathy was a very special person for our small group.
She was our manager, our leader, our friend, our partner and our shield from everything that was going down on us.
She used to do same work as all of us, no matter big or small and beside that she handled all the communication with high management, making sure that her people get proper attention for the work they do.
She was smart and sharp, and you wouldn’t want to be a target of her irony, but if she trusted you, there couldn’t be more dependable person on your side.
From the first day of my work with Kathy I felt like I pulled a winning ticket.
She knew how to make us productive and at the same time happy of what we were doing.
Me , her and Abner, we were almost always together (Kelly & Igor joined our team approximately a year before September 11).
We were together that day walking down the stairs from floor 97 to 78.
She stopped for a second and said “I can’t believe, that I have to walk by this stairs again “.
She was walking this way with Abner during the WTC bombing in 1993.
On the way to 78 I was separated from them by strange chain of events.
They’ve got to that floor before me, but I am the one who survived.
I will never forget ...
Pauline Slopek
February 8, 2002
Kathy was our cousin and We are and were very proud of her. God Bless
Kay & John (her parents)- Brother John and family and especially her Aunt Shirley. We will all met again in heaven and Kathy will be there to greet us.
Teresa Jahn
January 7, 2002
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Kathleen. May her life and love live on in those who love her. 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
Janice Green
January 6, 2002
Kathleen was such a classy person. Always dressed beautifully, smiling and willing to help others at a moments notice. She also had a great sense of humor. My prayers go out to your family and friends.
Love ~ Janice
December 12, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS KATHLEEN A.BURNS AND'
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS HER
FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA
AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Musser Hall @Collegeville
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 you, and we wish you to have a Merry Christmas! You will never be forgotten!!
Marydean Burns
November 5, 2001
There are not many words to comfort you at your great loss. I'm sorry.
May God Bless the World,
Marydean
Kerri (Marrone) Burt
October 20, 2001
My prayers are with you Kathy, it was great to have the opportunity to know you and work with you.
Angela Avey
October 19, 2001
May God bless you and your family and I pray for your eternal peace.
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