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Every morning, Brooke Rosenbaum would leave the house early. He wanted to have the train station to himself for a little while, so he could read and sort things out for the day ahead. He loved to hang out, to have friends over to watch sports, said Elsa Cordero, his Long Island roommate of seven years, but mostly he loved to read, to the tune of two books and about 15 magazines a week. "He just read tons of them," she said. "He was always great to talk to because he was just so well informed about everything."
A decade ago, Ms. Cordero said, the two dated and then went their separate ways, but somehow they rediscovered each other and settled into a close friendship. On Monday, Sept. 10, Ms. Cordero said, Mr. Rosenbaum was sick, and she tried to persuade him to stay home the next day. Ever stubborn, he told her that if he did not go in to his job at Cantor Fitzgerald, "literally the whole place would fall apart."
And so, as usual, Mr. Rosenbaum left early Tuesday morning so he would have time to read at the station before catching his train to the city.
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Taryn Donofrio
September 8, 2021
Thinking of you not only this time of the month, or that it´s the 20th anniversary... but throughout the year. The world is a hot mess, but I´m sure you would have something fun to do no matter what! Hey can you believe after 30 years, I left NYC corporate?! Yep! The city is so empty and sad now since we had a Pandemic. And my daughter just turned 15, which I told Elsa I can´t believe that´s a year before I met her at Smithhaven mall! Omg! We are getting old .
Anyway, we miss you kid. Sending you a great big hug!
Ps- did you change teams or still loving those Knicks?
KAP
September 11, 2018
I havent forgotten you Brooke
Marie Monte
November 25, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving dear brother in heaven. I touched base w Mom and she's so sad without Peter and you. Please watch over her! Pray for you both always. Yo Mama is an amazing mama which is why I now call her "Mama Cakes" -- aka sweet mama. Loves and hugs and tears and more love xo
Joshua Lavender
September 14, 2015
Brooke..You seemed very interested in reading I myself am to. Every day that I learn something new I will think of you rest easy. You will be missed
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Kap
September 11, 2014
September 11, 2014. Brooke...My family and I honor your memory today. We have never forgotten.
patrick chan
September 11, 2013
Its been a long 12 years my brother...I miss you every day. I'm gonna call D now and check up on her for us.
Gerry Bourke
September 5, 2013
I recently became aware that Brooke and I are related. In fact I am his cousin.
I have read all of the wonderful tributes to Brooke here on the Guest Book. Brooke clearly was a special person who was very highly regarded by so many. I am so sorry that I did not get the chance to meet Brooke before he passed away so suddenly and unexpectedly. I hope to find out more about Brooke from his mother Dorothy; aunts; uncles and cousins. Brooke and I will I am sure meet some day. May he rest in peace.
Steven and Sharon Gale
June 23, 2013
On June 20, 2013 I found myself at the 9/11 memorial with my daughter Sharon who is about the same as Brooke. For some reason his name stood out and we both reflected again at the horror of 9/11 and how many lives were needlessly cut short...often of those in their very prime like Brooke. We had a few minutes of deep, respectful silence in Brooke's honor though we had never met, but felt we had.
May 4, 2013
It's been so long since I've written...I haven't forgotten you...never could and still love you very much. I had to write today, because I have a feeling your dancing in heaven...Your beloved Knicks finally did it. Since you went away, they haven't even come close, and I thought they never would again for some reason because you weren't here to cheer them on..I miss you Brooke.
If you see my mom who just joined you guys tell her I love her and kiss her for me. My heart continues to break as you guys get plucked away one by one. I can only pray there is a better place and we will all be together someday...
Your other Mom, Fern (alias Ditz)
Tracey P
October 10, 2012
I haven't written but often looked - here and on the Cantor site - and been saddened at how much you were loved and how obviously you are still very missed. With love and respect. xxx
Fern & Marty Rosenbaum
September 30, 2012
Hi,
No one wrote to you this year and I guess it was bothering me.
I don't know what I can say to you other then we're still here, we're still hurting, and we still love you very much.
Donna Platania-Furnari
September 11, 2011
Brooke,I think of you so often and cannot believe it has been 10 years since you were taken from us. I have so many memories...Remember how slick we thought we were, trying to surprise Pat with my being at the Knicks game and he shocked us with flowers for me?! Just the three of us hanging out was great. Then you met my friend Elsa, thank you for making her happy.
Til we meet again...
Elsa Cordero
September 11, 2011
One more year my friend. It doesn't get any easier. I miss you so much!!!
September 10, 2011
My act of remembrance was made for your sacrifice on that tragic day 10 years ago! My heart goes out to your loved ones!
J Bennett
Paul Materasso
September 11, 2009
Brooke, You will never be forgotten!! This year we had Rob's 40th birthday at your place and I know you was right there with us . Like I said before you are very special person . Made everyone happy . May God bless you and your Family and all of your friends
Allison
September 11, 2009
Blessing and light out to Brooke's family and friends.... he will not be forgotten.
Rich Drouin
September 11, 2008
Hey Brooker, miss ya, brutha!!!
So much has changed since we last hung out...i got into advertising, and married Tara! can u believe it?!? sorry we didn't get together too much after I got my first place...thanks for the decor! half my place was your furniture! anyway, miss ya...but, yer still around as far as I'm concerned...
Julie Manteria
September 11, 2008
You are remembered and loved by so many great people, which is a reflection of your greatness. I feel like I know you better through their fond memories. I love to hear stories about you and do shots of B&B in your honor.
Tara Eberle
September 11, 2008
We are all here tonight, in Franklin Square NY to celebrate the life of one of the most kind, funny, smart, handsome, and charming people I have ever met in my life. I thank God that we have so many wonderful memories of the times we all shared. You are greatly missed and we just held a toast in your honor. Much love Brooker!!
elsa cordero
September 11, 2008
hey B, we are about to hit the "B&B". salud to you. Tara, Julie,Darren,Rob, Dolores,Rich, Laups and Her husbad Jason (you would like him) are all here.Danny still as the same girlfriend and Cruz has a dog and by the way, Laups has one too. we all miss you.Fern askme to post a message for you today.They miss you too. LOL You will always be a part of our lives.
Dolores Lois
September 11, 2008
I can't believe that seven years have gone by already. Although I didn't know you for long, you always made me feel welcomed and like I belonged. Your warmth and generosity will forever live on in our hearts.
Allison Rohan
September 11, 2008
Thinking of you Brooke. God bless your family and friends today and always.
paul materasso
September 10, 2008
I can't believe tomorrow is the 7th year of that tragic day. just wanted you to know you are still in my thoughts and prayers. i'm glad i had the chance to know you. it wasnt long but i really enjoyed your friendship. you made me feel like i knew you for years. going to see our friends shows Iridesence we always hung out when they played. i'm glad that my best friend rob did introduced all of us. may god bless you and your family
Ivette Torres-Albano
October 12, 2007
Dear Brooke
I didn't know you for many years, but I am lucky that you were in my life. Memories of you and the times we shared will always remain in my heart.
Love,
-Ivette
Fern Rosenbaum
September 20, 2007
I would like to thank Tara, for writing that song, I would love to hear the words to it, and Taryon your Post brought me back to a place only those who knew Brooke well could understand, I know I certainly do. Thank you guys for loving Brooke the way you did.
Elsa, I know he's in you're heart and will remain there forever. Thank you.
I miss and love him more than words could say, but then again he knows that because I tell him everyday.
Thank you guys for holding him in your hearts the we do.
Tara Eberle
September 19, 2007
Brooke was one of the most kind hearted people I have ever met. He was always there for you, as a friend to make you laugh, or for a shoulder to cry on.
He was part of our close group of friends. We all feel a void not having him in our every day lives anymore. He will always be alive in our hearts and minds. We will continue to celebrate every year, as we did this past year, his memory.
After Sept. 11th I wrote a song about Brooke. Here is an excerpt.
You must be an an angel, there's no other way. Someone like you could be taken away.
We will remember you forever....
Taryn Cotos
September 19, 2007
I still think of you , and our friendship we had. Every day, on my way to work I remember something funny you use to tell me. I still remember when you asked me to visit you at work, and I never did.... to only wish I had. You are an angel now, you can do anything you want.
I am sure you sit right in front of every knick game there is! Remember when you left the game when they were losing, only to get my call that they came back to win! HAAHAA. You were so pissed you didn't stay!
My prayers go out your family, and to this day I've never talked about this to your friends. It's still not easy knowing that I was the one who gave that call to E. I will never forget that.
You're forever my friend.
Elsa Cordero
September 19, 2007
Hi,Well it's me again. Just wanted to tell you that I still keep in touch with everyone. Rick and Jessie are having another baby, Tara and Rich got a new place and Danny is living with his girlfriend. He is 21 already! I know you were with us when we were doing Shots of B&B and drinking coronas last week. WE all miss you. We told Brooke stories and had a good time. Rick said that he will have shots of B&B every year, but seriously, why couldn’t you pick something a little smoother? Only for you....
Go Knicks and go Mets!!!
Talk to you later...
Marie Monte
September 11, 2007
Hi Brooke, I hope you're smiling down on us, especially your "Mom"... she's been on my mind lately and I'm going to check on her for you. Even though its 6 years, it still feels raw. I can't help but think of you everytime I go out to lunch and see that gaping hole they now call "Ground Zero"... just wanted to let you know that I still pray for you and Peter. I'd like to think that you're both hanging out and giving your Mom a hug when she needs it. Love, Marie
Fern Rosenbaum
September 9, 2007
Have a new computer that somehow will not let me post on your page, have to get it checked out, but I couldn't let Tuesday September 11th pass without writing... so here is what I would have posted had I been able to:
6 years- My How they fly.
You are missed more than I can verbalize. In reading your tribute page, I noticed something that should have been written a long time ago. It's about the fireman who was off duty in the Battery Tunnel heard about what was happening on the radio, and couldn't turn his car around so he took his 70lbls of gear and ran through the Battery Tunnel to see if he could help get you and others out. Oh,if he only had. But he ran back to meet his demise. If his family should see this page, I want to say thank you for their utlimate sacrifice, and what a fine man he must have been. I hope he Rests in Peace along with the other first responders that tried their best that day, but didn't make it, may they too Rest in Peace.
Brooke you are loved by your Dad and myself more than any words can say, so until we meet again... this is your Ditz Stepmother saying I didn't forget, I never will.
kristine
April 23, 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 22, 2007
In remembrance....
Elsa Cordero
September 22, 2006
The gang and I made promise to honor your life and remember your departure with your typical choice of beverage and some of Brooke's jokes. We all miss you and not a gathering goes by without your name comming up. Tara and Rich tied the knot and your presence was with us.Danny is now in college and my Dad left us last year.
I still fix the pillows every night
and a candle is lit in your honor.Incense still saturates the air in the house, and your smile still swings on the hammock.Your pictures displayed on the walls and your essence is still in our souls.
Take care of my Dad up there he said he will look for you. I hope he found you.
Fern - Step Mom
September 21, 2006
Seems like yesterday you went away.
Still hurting, and missing you more than anyone can imagine.
I hope your spirit was at ground zero this year when Elsa spoke of you. I knew she was scared but it was something she wanted to do and I know it my heart if it were visa versa you would have done the same.
We were very proud of her.
I hope you know how much your father and I miss and love you.
Kelley Kelly
September 12, 2006
May all Brooke's family and friends know they are held in the hearts of many on this 5th anniversary of his passing. I'm the blogger that got to prepare his tribute for the 2,996 Project and I am priviliged to do so.
Allison Rohan
September 10, 2004
Thinking about you Brooke on this 3rd year of your passing. Hoping that you are looking down on your family and friends....while your at it can you please look down on the Knicks this season??!!
Peace.
Allison
Dorothy Burke
March 28, 2004
Hey Guys,
Yo' Momma here....
As mentioned, you are still missed beyong anyone's belief. Am moving ahead with plans to write and speak publicly on "survival"
Am writing today to ask you both to help your Dad through this... I know, in my heart, he is having a real tough time, stuck in his grief if anyone can help him, you guys, where you are, can.
I am also writing today to ask anyone who reads this and knew either one of you or both to e-mail me at [email protected] so I can have even more memories to add to mine...
I, much like Anne Frank, have always believed people are very good at heart and carry that specific thpought with me always.
Dorothy Suzanne Burke
September 19, 2003
Brooke, you were my second born, and losing you at 31 years old after we lost your brother Peter at 31 years old as well just 3 years before, was a heart just waiting to be shattered yet again,. That heart that kept on beating after Peter died solely because of you was not even partially rebuilt and then I lost you.
You are both together now, without me, " The Impossible" One. I wonder every day what it will be like when we are ALL together again. My decision to write and speak publicly about survival was prompted by my survival from the worst blow a natural parent can receive, and receiving that blow twice is inconceivable to most.
Surviving it though, with a smile, a good word for everyone and love in your heart and forgivness is the job. You both know that that has been my choice and goal from almost the very beginning, to HONOR you both for this is the only way I can survive for you were both so very strong and survived so much in your short, all too short lives.
It would be easy for me to fall apart and cry ALL THE TIME, that's the easy way, but to truly HONOR you both I will be strong and productive till my dying day that is my pledge to you both, "Raven" & "Tiny Tot."
We, the three of us, know just how hard life really is on some days for me, but for you both to be proud of me, which I think you are now and to continue to be is my goal..
I know you are watching me always, both of you, and probably argueing about whose mother I am when I make a faux pas as I sometimes do, But you both also know where my heart is and help me on a daily basis as do YOUR friends, my friends and our family. God bless them all, Esp. your friends "little" Marty, Jana, Marty's sister Marie, Christina and Remi
I say I am blessed but you would have to know me on a personal basis and be a very special person to understand that. That the legacy both Peter first, then Brooke left behind is the blessing and if you knew them you would know it is a blessing beyond belief...
Love you both, endlessly,
YO' MOMMA,
"Doro"
marilyn brown
September 17, 2003
Brooke: How pleased I am to see that many people knew what a wonderful man you turned out to be. I'm sure that Fern takes comfort in knowing that she had a hand in helping you become that man having raised you since you were a small boy and that Marty knows how very much Brooke admired and loved him. Rest in peace Brooke.
Linda Abramowitz
September 16, 2003
Brooke and I met in Forest Hills and would sometimes ride the Express Bus into the city together. We would talk, and what struck me most about him was his how easy it was to talk to him about anything and everything especially sports and books he had read.
He had come fron an extended family and was glad that it had worked out.
He loved his father very much and learned much from him.
He told me how his Stepmom had grown on him and how they had become friends as well as family.
My Prayers go out to them.
May he rest in Peace.
May he rest in peace.
Marie Monte
September 11, 2003
Brooke was a definitely a "bro" -- a really cool dude that could just hang and chill -- yet a dedicated and successful business man that excelled at what he did... He was crazy about his Mom and valued his friends. To me, I'll always picture Brooke in his KNICKS tank sitting next to my brother enjoying the scene, and I the disgruntled "sister" who could never squeeze enough games out of them. They were pretty serious about their seats which is why without him, the tickets were cancelled.. and I regrettably have no reason to wine anymore...
Wherever you are Brooke, may the KNICKS be champions and the sun always shine on your parade!
xoM
Michael Salesky
December 9, 2002
I have known Brooke from kindergarten through graduating high school. we lived across the street from each other and grew up together. A thousand thoughts through my mind in an instant when I learned of this. He wrote a book when we were thirteen. talking to him through his bedroom window, his laugh, walking to school.......I wish I had the opportunity to have known him in recent times.Eventually you go your own way. It's been fifteen years and I could see his smile in my minds eye as clear as day while I write this. He will be missed and thought of. My condolences Dorothy and Fern.
MARILYN BROWN
November 12, 2002
BROOKE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY ANYONE WHO KNEW HIM. A BRIGHT SHINING STAR WHOSE LIGHT NOW SHINES ABOVE US.
Fern Rosenbaum
November 5, 2002
I am Brooke's Stepmother. I feel very blessed to have helped raise him.
My pain remains overpowering and I know I will never be pain free again.
Had we found his remains I would have be honored to dedicate the following to him --
"DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP
I AM NOT THERE, I DO NOT SLEEP
I AM THE DIAMOND GLINTS ON SNOW
I AM THE SUNLIGHT ON RIPENED GRAIN
I AM THE GENTLE AUTUMN RAIN
WHEN YOU AWAKEN IN THE MORNINGS HUSH
I AM THE SWIFT UPLIFTING RUSH
OF QUIET BIRDS IN CIRCLED FLIGHT
I AM THE STARS THAT SHINE AT NIGHT
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND CRY
I AM NOT THERE, I DID NOT DIE"
Brooke lives through all who loved him.
Caroline Christian
September 21, 2002
Brooke was a business accqaintance. We never had the opportunity to meet personally, but from time to time we spoke on the phone. He was always charming and helpful and knowledgeable.
I still cannot bring myself to take his name and phone number out of my rolodex. My symathies to his family on their terrible loss.
Robert Ashton
September 11, 2002
Brooke David Rosenbaum was a 1991 graduate of the University at Albany. Today, the first anniversary of his loss, his alma mater planted two trees in memory of him, the other seventeen alumni lost with him, and the thousands of other voices silenced so brutally and suddenly. We share in the grief of the families and renew our commitment to the value of each human life.
Jessica McCrory
July 1, 2002
To Brooke's Mom, Dorothy, if she ever runs across this, know that those near you still feel your pain -- but don't want to hurt you by bringing it up.
We care about you, and are here if you need us.
Jessi
Audrey Van Hagen
May 24, 2002
I am so sorry for the loss of Brooke. I lived in the house behind him in Franklin Square for 4 years, we became friends, we chatted from our decks, we traded CD's he even helped me get a job after college.. He was a sweet man, very generous, very careing.. He was a HARD ROCK KNICK FAN.. as he would say, I am sad to say that he is gone, but never ever forgotten.. I am so sorry for everyones loss of Brooke. May God Bless Him, and Keep him safe. He will for ever be in my prayers.
Rest in Peace
Angie Campbell
May 14, 2002
May you rest in peace forever more.
April 11, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN..BROOKE DAVID ROSENBAUM AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..STAY
CLOSE..PRAY AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK FOREVER..MAY GOD AND THE BIBLICAL DAVID GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Teresa Jahn
December 14, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss of Brooke. 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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