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Terrance Aiken's youngest baby was a burgundy Jaguar, a four-door sedan he had bought secondhand and painstakingly restored. Every weekend, he piled his children, Terrease, Kanan and Andre, into the back seat and set off for a leisurely drive. He often bragged to his wife, Kimberly Trimingham-Aiken, that he looked good driving that car. He told her that she looked good, too, on the few occasions that he let her drive.
A former pro basketball player in the Philippines, Mr. Aiken, 30, taught himself about computers by taking apart a clunky I.B.M. desktop that he salvaged from the Salvation Army. He later filled his home in Staten Island with computers, and just this month, started working as a computer consultant for Marsh & McLennan.
Mr. Aiken had wanted to save enough money for a larger house, and another Jaguar fixer-upper for himself. "We were making plans," Mrs. Aiken said. "You never think that tomorrow you won't be here to follow through on those plans."
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Maurice
September 12, 2023
Thinking of you today my friend. It's been many years since our baseball days at New Utrecht. I was thinking of all the jokes you had one everyone. No one was exempt of getting rank on. Miss you brother, continue prays for the family.
Maurice (aka 'BigMoe')
Cindy Roe
August 31, 2021
Remembering Terrance on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Louise Scalzo
April 2, 2017
Rest in Peace Terrance, God Bless your family and friends.
Jo Hargis
September 11, 2016
15 years. Doesn't seem possible. I imagine your children are almost all grown up now. Mrs. Aiken I'm still praying for your family and the soul of your husband. I'll be 70 on my next birthday but am hoping i have many more years to remember you all.
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Garry Carlson
July 5, 2016
God Bless Terrance and his family. RIP
Joanna Hargis
September 17, 2014
To The Family, I Pray Every Year For The Soul Of Terrance And For The Wellbeing Of Your Family. GoD Bless.
Vonetta Henderson
September 14, 2014
I will always remember my brother from another mother. SIP Terry
Shalonda Oliver
September 14, 2014
You will never be forgotten Uncle Terry! Wish we could've known each other better.
Silvia Cerbini
September 12, 2014
I've never had the chance to meet you, but I feel like I know you through your wife and 3 beautiful children. RIP
Colette Alexander
September 12, 2014
A really cool, sweet and funny guy. A great Husband and Father. You'll never be forgotten, T. We love and miss you a lot. Rest in peace. Love, your cousin Coco.
Nancy Ojeda
September 11, 2014
Miss you my friend.
September 11, 2014
RIP, we will never forget
yashima bell
September 11, 2014
RIP
Sandy Aiken
September 11, 2014
Hi terry missing you everyday you will always be in my heart. Love you brother
Netra Biggus
October 15, 2013
I LIGHT THIS CANDLE IN YOUR HONOR, TO FOREVER BE LIT. SENDING LOVE FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS, I'M TEACHING MY CHILDREN ABOUT THAT DAY, LOOKING AT ALL THE LIVES LOST IN THE EXPLOSIONS AND FOR THE FAMILY OF THEIR LOVED ONES.. I CAN'T EVEN PRETEND TO IMAGINE UR PAIN. I'M SORRY FOR LOSS AND THROUGH YOU, HIS LEGACY LIVES ON!
Peggy Childers
September 11, 2013
To the family and friends of Terrance Andre Aiken:
Terrance will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
September 13, 2012
we went to highschool together. He was a great guy. Your missed greatly. May god bless u and your family. Rest in peace.
August 12, 2012
To the Aiken family,
May the wonderful memories of your loved one continue to provide solace for you; and may Almighty God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again in Paradise. John 17:3
Barbara Boam
October 5, 2011
Barbara Boam & Kim Rogers walked a mile for you (mile #32) on 10/5/11 as a dedication to your life.
NEIL
September 11, 2011
RIP TERRANCE U WILL BE MISSED GONE TO SOON BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
NEIL HALLIDAY
September 11, 2011
OH MAN TERRANCE I REALLY DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL A YEAR AGO I SPOKE WITH KAREN RAYNOR FROM PRUDENTIAL SECURITES!!!! T U WERE LIKE A LITTLE BROTHER TO ME U ALWAYS COME INTO MY OFFICE AND WE JUST SIT AND TALK FOR A WHILE..I'M SADDEN AND SORRY TO KNOW THAT SUCH A COOL COOL GUY LIKE U IS TAKEN AWAY FROM US SO SOON.I CAN'T FORGET THE TIME WE ALL WENT TO PRUDENTIAL SECURITES PICNIC UP IN CONNECTICUT AND SUPRISE ALL THOSE GUYS WHO WAS POPPIN SMACK ABOUT HOW THEY CAN PLAY BASKETBALL AND U PUT ON A BASKETBALL CLINIC EVERYONE OF THEM JAW DROP WIDE OPEN MAAAAMNNNN !!!! THAT WAS AMAZING.LUV U TERRANCE RIP NEIL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kymberli Colbourne
September 11, 2011
We hold you in our hearts.
September 7, 2011
Our community will be holding a remembrance ceremony on 9/11 by asking local residents to place a flag represented a person who perished at the WTC. I was given Mr. Aiken's name.
John E Laws, Dividing Creek, NJ
Jo Hargis
May 2, 2011
Terrance I think of you today. We got the one who took you from your family.
August 22, 2010
May you rest in peace.
Debbie Decio-Impresa
December 1, 2009
Terrance,
It has been long, but not forgotten. I still think of you often and those many times we spent hanging out. You were such a wonderful spirit and a good friend. I will always remember you.
Jo Hargis
September 11, 2009
To the family of Terrance, I worked for a PGA company also on that day. Only I was on the other coast of the country. We were told about Terrance and I remember him every year on this day. I hang a sign with his name and the date in my cubicle so others are aware. I will pray for you and the family as well as Terrance every year until I die. Jo H. Fort Worth Texas
Trudi Aiken
October 3, 2008
Love you Babe. Your Mom misses you everyday. You were her baby boy. I miss that smile and our phone conversations.
Love
Aunt Trudi
S Ratty
September 11, 2008
T- just sitting back today thinking about the friends we make and lose too soon! Remembering the days at Clove Lakes and nights at the Y!
We all miss you brother
Gio Albano
July 19, 2008
Miss you bro!
Kemeshaya
March 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Doug Abraham
January 17, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Amy Decker
September 11, 2007
Terrance,
You were a joy to work with when I lived in NYC. It has been 6 years, and yet I still think of you and your family on a regular basis. May God bless you, and all of your family.
Dave Shumate
September 11, 2007
Just a quick note to say that we still are thinking about you Terrance, 6 years to the day that you were taken from this earth.
One Love - Dave
Lisa Kriedman
August 18, 2007
never forget...
in love & light
Derek Fischer
December 19, 2006
Im am so sorry for your loss. i hope that you and your family have a merry Christmas.God bless!!
aj
October 30, 2006
god bless
Linda Shatto
October 19, 2006
Today is Oct 19,2006 and while at work I came across the picture of your husband. I work for Marsh in Iowa City. When that tragic day struck, we were all devastated here in our office. I opened the picture and read about your husband's car and also your family.The reason I am writing this in your book is because he had such a beautiful smile and then when I read he just started working for Marsh, I thought I would let you know that he looks like he was a wonderful father and husband. He has a very kind face and I wanted you to know how sorry I felt. Please accept my sympathy and I will continue to pray for you and your fanily.May you have a blessed day.
Kristine Furstenberg
October 11, 2006
As I 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 vane. We will always remember.
September 15, 2006
May your family remember the wonderful times you shared during your brief stay on Earth.
Dave Shumate
September 11, 2006
Thinking about you today T. Can't believe that it has been 5 years. I hope you are smiling down from heaven.
JB
September 10, 2006
We will never forget. Our thoughts are with you, Terrance's family.
Joanna Hargis
September 3, 2006
Dear Aiken Family, I think of Terrance every year when 9-11 repeats it's date. I did not know Terrance personally and I was in Oregon at the time. However, I was horrified that morning as I exited from the shower and my husband yelled “turn on Fox News…something horrible has happened”. I stayed home from work that day. Terrance was a cohort. He, my husband and I all worked as computer consultants for the same company; PGA. His consulting company was a part of PGA. After the original 9-11, the company he worked for featured a picture of him and his family along with a brief story about him. About his warm smile and about how hard working he was and about how the people who worked for him liked him. I wish I had known him too. But somehow, in this universe God made, maybe I do know him somehow. I prayed for his family and their loss and continue to do so each year and will until the day I die. 9-11 brought changes to just about everyone. We are in Texas now. I have consulted in 5 different places since 9-11 and each year I write Terrance's name on the white board or make a sign and hang it outside my cubicle. I will do the same this again this year and as I do, I will tell everyone how this tragedy left his wife and three beautiful children without him. I can't help but think how the youngest one will have trouble remembering daddy. Even the older ones over time...their memories may fade. It pains my heart as a mother. I hope the lives of the family are returning to some kind or normalcy but I know it will never be the same for them. 9-11 meant it would never be the same again for the world too though. In closing, you will always have my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Jo Hargis Keller, Texas
Thomasine
August 30, 2006
Please know that you are not alone. God knows your deepest sorrow and will help you. Pray to him often. He will listen and you will receive comfort. Revelation 21: 4 has always been a comfort to me. It reads: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.
P Tabbernor
August 18, 2006
In memory....
Trudi Aiken
July 26, 2006
To Terrance, "Terry" "Tete" "T" You will always be my "Sweet Prince."
Love "Aunt" Trudi
Tracy Webber
April 3, 2005
Dear Aiken Family:
I was horrified to hear about Terrance being killed as a result of the WTC Tragedy. I bumped into a high school friend who gave me the news. We all went to New Utrecht together and Terrance was a year behind us. Terrance was smart, funny and a talented athlete. His smile and laugh is what I will remember most. I came home today, dug out my yearbook, and found that he signed it. He wrote, "To Tracy, I feel bad because you're leaving. You were like the sister I never had, someone to pick on, call names, but I still love. Take care and keep in touch." He signed it "Terrance (THE Jammaster) Aiken." Too funny and too sad. I really did love Terrance...he was my brother and friend. My deepest condolences to us all.
Tyise Gray
January 18, 2005
My regards and condolences to the family and friends of Terrance Aiken. Reading about him was heartwarming, he sounded like such a good person, happy with his life and making progress toward his goals. You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Judging from the description of his character I am sure that all who knew him have memories on which to reflect. Reflect on the good times and those memories will always warm your hearts. You have my deepest sympathy. Psalms 34:18 says "God is near to those broken at heart, and those crushed in spirit, he saves" He will help you and all who loved him, to endure.
melodye harvey
September 11, 2004
hey cuz, its 9/11/04, look at all the people that are showing love for you!!!those who know you and those who didnt, i am going to tell the family about this website so they can see, they didnt forget and neither will we!!!!!
Richard Hammel
July 17, 2004
Dear Aiken Fammily,
I wear a memorial I.D. bracelet on my right wrist that has Terrance's name inscribed on the inside. It is worn every day so that his name will not be forgotten. I drew his name as part of a memorial service that my parish, St. Teresa of Avila, held on the first year anniversary of the tragey of 9/11/2001. At age 67, I consider it a priveledge and will pass the bracelet on to my 35 year old son, Timothy when I go home to God.
You and he are in my prayers.
TAMEKIA HAYNES
June 6, 2004
DEAR FAMILY,
I CAN ONLY WISH THAT I KNEW SUCH AN BRILLANT MAN AS YOUR FATHERAND HUSBAND IT'S VERY RARE THAT YOU FIND GREAT CITIZEN HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. YOUR FAMILY SHOULD BE PROUD
Tom
October 11, 2003
Terrance,
I was your basketball coach at WSC in 1990. Your smile was so bright, your personality so warm, your laugh so contagious, and your impression so lasting. There has been a hole in my heart since I heard you were in the WTC on that awful day. Kim, I know God and Terrance will always be watching over you and the children and you have the love and prayers of a lot of people from Worcester who were touched by Terrance during his brief time there.
Goodbye, friend.
Christie
September 11, 2003
God Bless You and may Peace be with you on this day.
Margaret Richard
December 30, 2002
To Thw Aiken Family,
I cannot begin to tell you what it feels like to lose a loved one because everyone's feelings are so different. I can only give you my pearls of wisdom about believing in GOD. Ask for deliverance and he'll give you peace of mind. Be encouraged that you'll be together in another time.
John Brentin
October 8, 2002
Terrance,
They describe your smile as "big enought to light the night sky". May our God smile on you this day. Pray for me and all those you left behind from this day forward until we meet.
Vanessa Critchell
September 14, 2002
I knew Terrance while working at Citysearch in New York. I remember him as a strong, serious and warm person. I am sure he is now a wonderful Angel in the sky...
September 12, 2002
GOD has your family in his hands.....may real joy find you all and stay until the end of days.
NANCY OJEDA
September 11, 2002
TO THE AIKEN FAMILY
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE ALWAYS WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU TERRY,YOUR BUDDY.
NANCY
Bill C.
September 10, 2002
I am a recruiter (headhunter) and was working with Terrance on a job opportunity just prior to Sep. 11, 2001. I first met him about two months before the attacks and last heard from him at the end of August. He said he wanted to get a night-shift IT position and the one I had was a day job, so we never followed through beyond the initial discussions. I remember Terrence as a bright, vibrant young man with a lot to offer the world. Like me, he was an avid basketball player and fan, and he even played professionally in Asia for a while. He was very excited about being a father and just had new baby that summer. I couldn't believe it when I saw his name on the list of missing persons at the WTC. I have often wondered if things could have been different for him if he had needed a day job and went to work for my client in Midtown instead. I feel so intensely sad for his wife and children, even though I never met them. I, too, have a young family and can't even begin to imagine what they have been through over the past year. God bless you and keep you and cause his face to shine upon you!
J.J. Kordsmeier
September 10, 2002
I am so sorry that you have lost such a wonderful person like Terrance. I admire his ability to get a job like that since I am also a computer tech and would love to work as a consultant someday. I am so sorry his life was cut so short and his children will have to grow up without their father. I hope that God will help you now and always. Sincerely, J.J. [email protected]
vonetta henderson-shaw
September 9, 2002
I knew Terrance for many years. We lived across the street from one another. Although he was close in age with my brother and they were good friends for years, I for a long time looked to Tee as I know him as a brother,as well. You are missed Tee..... I will forever hold on to the childhood memories of Mac Donough st...
Debbie Decio
August 28, 2002
Terrance,
You will be missed terribly. You taught me so many things in such a short time. Staying up until 2:00am trying to fix my computer while smoking those stinky cigars will never leave my mind. I cried that morning when I realized that you IM me and I wasn't at my computer. Your words just hung there in the air, and I didn't realize that I would not be able to IM you back again.... I'm so sorry about that. Andre has your face, accompanied by that dazzling smile, and I'm sure that your looking down every day and smiling upon us. May God watch you Brother, cause you deserve it! I miss you, friend. P.S. Yes, it would have been.
Arlyne Blessington
August 12, 2002
It was a joy to work with Terrance at Cumberland Associates in 1999. He was a SWEET MAN! He was so very special -- always had a beautiful smile and kind words, a wonderful sense of humor. He and I shared a Christmas birthday. He adored his family and talked about them often. My heart goes out to them for having to live without him.
Del Newberry
June 17, 2002
Terrance,
Your memory will live on forever. Those of us who never knew you will join the friends and family to honor your memory. Till we meet in heaven...
kendall meade
May 1, 2002
i worked with terrence at citysearch in the summer of 2000. he went out of his way to make me feel comfortable and welcome. it was a joy to greet him and see him each day. he really was the kind of person you wish you could be like. my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and kids.
Maria Scheffler
April 30, 2002
I had the pleasure of knowing Terrance when we worked together at Cumberland Associates. What a smile, big enough to light the night sky. He left an impression on me then and continues 'til this day. My heartfelt condolences to your beautiful family. May God bless you with peace and comfort every day of your lives. I'm so sorry for your great loss and the loss of the innocence we all share today. God Bless You.
Lisa Dedvukaj
April 15, 2002
I know how hard it is to live without your loved one. My brother is also missing and the hardest part is not knowing. I pray for you and your family. May you have the strength and courage to live and to always remember the joy your loved one has given you. God Bless You And Your Family.
K. Melaragni
April 9, 2002
Til we meet again Terrance...gone but never forgotten!
Sherian Fabo
April 9, 2002
May your soul rest in peace.
Shana
April 5, 2002
God bless you. Your memory will live on in those whose lives you've touched.
Brooke Frierson
March 28, 2002
God Bless You and Your Children...Peace and Love--Brooke
Mike Steinweiss
March 11, 2002
I knew T from high school and college he was a great guy and always had on a smile. My deepest sympathy to your family and may god bless you all.I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jennifer Garcia
February 23, 2002
Although I did not know Terrance, I knew and worked with his wife, Kim. There are no words to express the sadness I feel for him and his family, but you are all in my thoughts. I will always wish the very best for Kim and your beautiful children.
Shikira (Pickles) Grillet-Liles
February 4, 2002
My heart goes out to the Aiken family.
I used to be a Booster(cheerleader) at New Utrecht H.S. screeming for Terrance along with the rest of the squad!
He was a very good player and I know he'll be playing on The Lord Team!
Dave Shumate
February 4, 2002
Big T,
From the day I hired you to work for TMCS in New York, you became an instant friend and valued co-worker. I'll hold with me memories of burgers at Corner Bistro, unrealized trips to Def Jam, a sweet jump shot, and a warm smile that epitomized loving life one day at a time. God bless you and your family! We miss you everyday!!
Big Ups - Shumate
Mark Capper
January 30, 2002
My thoughts and prayers go out the family of Terrance Andre Aiken.
Steve B
January 20, 2002
I knew Terrance for a short while when we worked together at an internet company in New York. His presence brightened the days and his wit and charm were always welcome.
Terrance is one who will truly be missed. His love of life, energy and everything about him will be remembered forever. God bless him and the family he left behind. My heart goes out to both him and them. Rest in peace.
Brenda
January 20, 2002
Terrence, you have been an inspiration to me on this day,(Sunday, Jan.20, 2002). You will live forever in our hearts. May the Creator bless your family and friends with His Great Presence. Bless You, Brenda
Jacqueline Stroud
January 17, 2002
JABEZ PRAYER
“OH, THAT YOU WOULD BLESS ME GREATLY,
AND ENLARGE MY TERRITORY,
THAT YOUR HAND WOULD BE WITH ME,
KEEP EVIL FROM ME THAT I WOULD CAUSE NO
PAIN”.
I CHRONICLES 4:10
Fred
January 13, 2002
I had the pleasure of working with Terrance for several months while living in New York in 2000.
To the best of my knowledge, Terrance is the only person that I personally knew who was a victim of the horrible tragedy that befell the world on September 11.
I heard through friends that Terrance was in the WTC and didn't make it out, but this tribute to the victims is the first time I have seen his name appear.
My heart aches for and my deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Terrance. I know from the few times we spoke about it that Terrance was a devoted and loving father.
Terrance was a great guy. Easy to talk to and a lover of life.
I believe that when we pass we live on through the legacy that we left behind. I hope that Terrance's memory will live on through the lives of his children and through the memory that all who knew him will forever possess.
Teresa Jahn
January 10, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Terrance. May warm memories of yesterday lighten the pain of today. 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
Cyndi Keech
December 29, 2001
Our hearts are broken with you all who lost Terrance. He sounded like a very passionate and life loving fellow!
God Bless and keep and comfort you all, today and always...
Sincerely,
meredith lewis
December 24, 2001
Terrance, thank you for the sacrifice you made to protect the freedom I sometimes take for granted. We may have never met, but your loss has been felt.
Renee
December 3, 2001
I didn't know Terrence but I have friends that did. My heart and prayers go out to the Aiken family but mostly to the little Aikens that will be spending the Holiday's wihtout their daddy. But not to worry, GOD Will Provide.
IRENE STAPINSKI
December 1, 2001
MAY TERRANCE AIKEN REST IN PEACE AND
GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY..GOD
BLESS AMERICA FOREVER...WE WILL NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Pam
November 15, 2001
I feel sad that it takes something so bad to make people be kind toward one another. Your dying has helped a nation come together. Bless you and your family.
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