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Galo Perez says he practically grew up with his aunt, Jennifer De Jesus, at their grandmother's Brooklyn home. "I'm 20, she was 23," he said. "She was more like a sister, and she affected me a lot; I could go to her about things nobody else could understand."
A year and a half ago, Ms. De Jesus got a job as a data entry worker at Morgan Stanley, on the 59th floor of the World Trade Center. The home of her extended family in Brooklyn has become a place of memories. "She was always so sweet and thoughtful; always looking out for other people," said her sister, Wilma Perez. "She babysat for my kids all the time, and my kids loved her."
Ms. De Jesus leaves a 2-year-old daughter, Jacinda.
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Kaye Foster
June 11, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joann Jusino
September 11, 2023
You are truly missed Jennifer. I've missed our walks home together after work, I would go inside with you and play with baby girl. You are missed every day and I still pray for you and your family everyday. Keep watching over Jacinda from the heavens. Love you Jen
Jacinda De Jesus
August 17, 2023
Jacinda De Jesus
August 17, 2023
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Jacinda De Jesus
August 17, 2023
Jacinda De Jesus
August 17, 2023
Jacinda De Jesus
August 17, 2023
Jacinda De Jesus
August 17, 2023
I´ve never known about this site until I did some research after seeing a documentary today, I wanted to know exactly which floor you were on. Mom, I miss you so much words could never describe the feeling. Time does not heal all, in fact it makes the heart ache more and more. I was only 3 years old when you were taken away from me, and I´m now 25, and the older I get the more questions I have. Life going on without you isn´t fair but I know you are up there dancing in heaven with your mom now. Not having both of you really sucks. I wish I would´ve been so sick that you had to stay home that terrible day. I feel like somehow you´re living on through me, family members tell me how I look just like you, have your same attitude and kind heart and even share some of the same interests as you which is so crazy to me because it shows how strong genes really are. I read someone´s post here about how they worked with you on the same floor and they got out that day, I cried like a little baby reading that because I wish it could´ve been you getting out too! I´ll never stop missing you, I´ll never stop loving you, and I´ll never stop talking about you because to me you are truly NEVER forgotten. I love you, I love you, I love you!!!! Until we meet again my queen
Cindy Roe
September 7, 2021
Remembering Jennifer on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Sassie
September 11, 2020
I missed you so much Jenny, I didn't know what to do without you.. till this day I have never found a friend like you.. you were my BFF, my sister since JHS.. you were my family .. I remember us talking about how we planned to have our kids at the same time so they can grow up with each other.. the funny thing is that you had your daughter first and I had my son exactly a year and 4 days later.. I had dreams that felt so real about you that I woke up angry because you weren't there..I miss you dearly and you will always have a place in my heart...❤
Jason Azize
September 11, 2019
My name Jason azize I lived on 440 pine st we all miss her God bless her loving soul my neighbor I will never forget blessings to your family and your little one I remember
yeisi liranzo
September 11, 2017
I miss you so much Jen Love you always girl
September 11, 2013
Remembered. We will never forget. Always
Vanessa Velez
September 11, 2012
I'll never forget. You are always with me.
Patricia Whelan
September 7, 2012
In memory...
Doug Abraham
April 29, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Kristine
October 24, 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
September 22, 2006
In memory....
Debra
September 11, 2006
I met Jennifer at Wildcat Service Corporation, a G.E.D program. We attended that program in Sept.2000/March.2001. We both got our G.E.D's at the same time and brought them into the program the same day. We had a very friendly rivalry/competition to see who scored higher. And I reiterate the words friendly rivalry because there was nothing negative about Jennifer. She was a happy go lucky person. She walked into class everyday with a kool-aid smile! :)
She was a beautiful person while she was here and now she is an Angel protecting others from heaven. I send many blessings to her daughter and to her family during these tough times. I know it might be a little hard to digest now but It will get easier and easier with time, as crazy as it may seem now. May the lord remove any sadness you may have and fill you with the hope, faith and happiness of knowing that you will see her again someday in Heaven. God Bless you all for your strength. And it was an honor to know her even if it was for a short time.
~Debra
OCTAVIA D. JONES
September 10, 2006
TO: JENNIFER
MY LOVE, BLESSINGS & PRAYERS TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY FOREVER.
I MISS YOU SO MUCH.
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS,
OCTAVIA & FAMILY
ARLEEN GONZALEZ
September 12, 2003
JENNIFER THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK ABOUT YOU. YOU WAS ALWAYS A GOOD FRIEND TO ME SINCE PARK WEST HIGH SCHOOL WE ALWAYS KEPT IN TOUCH WITH ONE ANOTHER. IN PARKWEST WE HAD GOOD TIMES CHILLING IN MR.DANIELS OFFICE IT WAS ALWAYS YOU, SASSIE AND ME BOTHERING MR.DANIELS. THE FIRST THING THAT CAME TO MY HEAD WHEN I HEARD ABOUT THE WTC WAS YOU JENNIFER I WISH HAD THE CHANCE TO TALK TO YOU BUT THAT NEVER HAPPENED. WELL I WANT YOU TO ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.
MUCH LOVE TO YOU YOUR FRIEND ARLEEN.
Ann Monteleone
September 11, 2003
My thoughts and Prayers go to Jennifer's daughter and her family.
I never met Jennifer - but we work for same company but different cities. I work for Discover and I know our center here in Phx. will keep her in our hearts. God Bless~
Anonymous
September 11, 2003
I just wanted to say that Jenny was a beautiful person. And will be missed dearly we love you.
*NC
Gladis DeJesus
September 11, 2003
I really did'nt get the chance to know Jennifer, I only met her twice I believe and I met her lil girl. I cried and teared when my godsister Contessa told me that she passed on. I want to send my condolences to all who love her, be strong and I pray that Jacinda is well taken care of. It makes me sad to think that she will be growing up without knowing her mother. I pray that all do their best to help her and her family. May GOD bless you all and I know he did already just by allowing you to know her. I would also like to say to her family that I pray for the healing of all broken hearts. I feel so sad to know that she was so young and with a child and now her spirit is what will stay alive in your hearts. I would also like to send my condolences for you from the Gibson family, for I know they miss her dearly, especially Contessa who knew her very well. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Noemi Smith
February 7, 2003
Its been a whole year and I still cant beleive your gone. Eventhough we lost contact. You came down to Florida every Summer w/ Gallito your mom and dad, Stay next door @ Carmens house.... We had so much fun, going to the mall on the bus, going everywhere on the bus and we were like 14 or 15. I really wish we would have kept in contact. The last time I had spoken to you your daughter was like 2 months old, and mine was like two years old and we talked for hours. Ive learned to cherish my family and friends and keep in touch, Because what is here today is not here tomorrow. I still have the Mickey hats we got in Disney and our friendship cards, that we made and laminated ourselfs. Well Jenny I Love You and miss you. You will always be in my thoughts.
Marisol Melgar
September 13, 2002
I ask the Lord to bless your family! I ask the Lord to watch over & protect Jacinda!! It was so sad not to see you on the 4th of July! MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!
Love, Marisol & Family
Maritza Baez
September 12, 2002
Jenny,
It took me a whole year to sign this book but today I feel like I can do this. I miss you very much and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about our friendship and the times we spent together. I wanna say thank you for all the good times and for always sharing and caring. Every morning I looked forward to coming in to work and you greeting me with your smile it inspired me to smile back. For the whole year that I planned my wedding you were in every thought and the day of my wedding your spirit I felt. I always call your family and Jacinda they are doing okay but missing you like crazy. Your body is gone but your spirit will live on I will always keep you in my heart and treasure the moments from the start. JC, Joey, Aneleta and my Mom all miss you and think of you. I miss talking to you having lunch with you and all the shopping that we did. I miss your phone calls at night when you just wanted to say good night or the times that you missed me when I was out of sight. You are and will always be very special to me and you remain in my heart forever I love you girl!
Love your Friend Today and always
Maritza Baez Castro (Bronx, NY)
Landon Deckard
September 11, 2002
I wish to express my deep sympathy for your loss of Jennifer. May God be with you.
Maylin Baucage
September 11, 2002
A year ago today you went to heaven and left us here on earth with a heavy heart. God Bless you and your family. It was an honor to have met you. You will be in my prayers and special prayers for Jacinda. You are truly missed Jennifer truly missed.
Janet Baez-Laurent
September 6, 2002
I would like start out with my condolences to Jennifer's Family and friends. Jennifer De'Jesus worked side by side with my sister Maritiza Baez. Her and my sister were really close friends. I never got to meet Jennifer but knew great things about her from what my sister would tell me. If Jennifer could hear me I would tell her how much my sister misses her and that during the time my sister was planning her wedding she constantly talked about how excited Jennifer was that she was getting married. My sister Maritza Baez truly misses Jennifer and at times feels like she is just dreaming that she lost her best friend. I want the family to know that even though I do not know them that they are in my prayers. Have Faith to Know that God can heal your broken hearts.
With lots of love,
Janet
Karen Nucci
September 5, 2002
I worked with Jennifer on the 59th floor of WTC for Morgan Stanley. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of her. As we were running for our lives that day, I wonder where you were that horrible day. Although, I only knew you for 2 years, I really enjoyed talking with you everyday by your desk and by the water cooler, and loved seeing you and Jucinda during Christmas at the kids party. I miss you dearly.
Karen
Ivelisse Nevarez
May 22, 2002
On the day of September 11th. I thought my sister Gendy had perished, words cannot express my anger and fustration or the great pain that accompanied them both. My sister was Jennifer's age with a child that was her daughters age at the time. After two devestating hours I received a call from my sister Gendy that she was alive (GOD HOW THAT DAY HAS SHAPED MY LIFE). I went home to an empty house that day and it felt terrible (my parents had recently relocated to Florida). I couldn't thank God enough for my sister's life, her life had never seemed to necessary to me. The days past and I prayed for all the lives lost, but I always kept an open eye, because I wanted to know if someone I knew was now gone. A few week later after the attack I ran into Jennifer's name, but denial is a horrible thing. I cried of just thinking that she was Tio Joselito's niece, however I forced myself to believe that it wasn't only to find out it was. I re-lived the experience of 9/11 all over again. God I felt like she could've been my sister. The similiarities in age, gender, family, etc., freaked me out. Needless to say there are no words for the loss of Jennifer DeJesus. She was young, full of life with a bright future. But her legacy will not be forgotten, I'm sure she's shining down on us through the rays from the sun. On behalf of Sandra, Valdo, Janeris, Gendy, Ivelisse, Lawrence, Tony, Brylee, Kyanee, Ely, Nuni, Minerva and Tio Joselito....Our sincere condolences.
Angie Campbell
April 23, 2002
May God Bless you and the ones that your left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in his loving peace.........
GALITO
April 2, 2002
Times aint the same anymore, I often wonder how you feel... Much to my surprise we are all fine but missing you!!! I've Wrote several papers about you and what you meant to me. I think that is the hardest part you know, putting what i feel on paper actually seeing my Pain in words. I understand everything happens for a reason. I hope you are seeing the steps you need to follow that lead to heaven. I know you will always be in my heart, mind, and prayers. I love you i will never forget you and i will always treasure the 20 years i spent getting to know you. You were specail to me MY BIG SISTER! I love you Jenny and i know we'll be together again one day. PEace and LOVE your Nephew G!!!!
sassie martinez
March 11, 2002
I miss you soo much it hurts thinking about you.Guess what jenny...Carlos proposed to me it was so nice my mom and jesse was here at his house his sisters and mom was also there. It was our 6 year anniversary and I didn't expect that to happen He did get down on one knee with a ring I couldn't believe it...but it turned out to be very nice. I MISS YOU GIRL!! your best and true friend.
Jenni Campbell
March 9, 2002
I recently heard about the quilt project and wondered who I would do a block for. My daughter is being hosted by a staff member of Morgan Stanley so I thought it might be nice to do a square for his work colleague - especially as he is now in Bahrain. My name is also Jennifer and will certainly remember her name. My heart goes to her family.
Jonathan Martin
January 19, 2002
You are missed and remembered, always. You will always live in our thoughts.
Anonymous
January 8, 2002
DEAR LORD BLESS JENNIFER DEJESUS AND
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND
MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..AMEN.
++++
Teresa Jahn
January 5, 2002
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Jennifer. May her kind and generous heart, her life and love live on in those who love her and in those who have been touched by her life. May you always feel the warmth of her love radiate into your hearts. Our hearts cry with you in your loss of Jennifer.
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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