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Michael Arczynski Obituary
When in London, where he and Mrs. Arczynski lived for nine years before returning to New York last year, the Alps became their playground. Back in the United States, he loved where the family settled, in Monmouth County, N.J., partly because from there he could take a bracing, high-speed ferry ride every day to work across New York Harbor to his job as a senior vice president at Aon, in 2 World Trade Center.
But the family is in a quandary now about what kind of tree would best represent him: Canadian Maple seemed perfect at first. "But I like the idea of an evergreen, too," his wife said.
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Duncan McGill
September 11, 2024
Never forgotten.
Hilary & Neil
September 11, 2024
Another anniversary to remember Mike & all who suffered & still suffer. Time passes quickly but
we still remember & pause. Hilary
Nigel Beer
December 28, 2021
Although I never knew Michael, most weeks of my life I run past a tree in Tonbridge, Kent in England with a plaque beside it ‘In memory of Mike Arczynski, 9th September 2001’. I always say hello to him. It is a lovely tree and it helps me to appreciate my life. Thank you to whoever planted it and RIP Mike.
Brett Hall
September 11, 2021
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Brett Hall
September 11, 2021
Brett Hall
September 11, 2021
Thinking of your husband, father and friend. We sponsored his flag at the inaugural Flags of Valor at Forest Park near STL Mo on the 10th anniversary.
Theresa Fertall DiChiara
September 2, 2021
In loving memory of a very loving husband and Father,Michael adored his wife and children,Michael was loved and liked by so many,michael is not forgotten and never will be,he was much too special.i can see Michael smiling down on Lori and his now grown children,Love never dies.
Lori Christie Arczynski
September 1, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful husband and father.We will love you and miss you always.❤
Cindy Roe
August 31, 2021
Remembering Michael on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Duncan McGill
September 8, 2020
Never forgotten my friend, may you Rest In Peace.
Alex
October 7, 2019
In memory of a 9/11 victim from Vancouver, B.C.
Vicky Doherty
October 1, 2019
He was the younger brother of my high school friend In West Vancouver B C. Carol would invite us over after school and Michael would torment us from the time we arrived until the time to go. Their dad would make us cheese fondue.❤
Duncan McGill
September 11, 2018
17 years and the memory doesn't fade. May God comfort your loved ones and may you Rest In Peace.
Duncan McGill
September 11, 2017
Another year passes and I am sure that your family and friends will pause to remember you and all those with you on that day. Forever in our thoughts.
September 11, 2017
Always remembered, as are all our colleagues that passed on that terrible day.
Duncan McGill
September 11, 2016
Mike you will never be forgotten as a fellow professional and friend. The void that your untimely passing has left in your family's hearts will never be filled. We all remember you.
darlene kells
January 24, 2016
Mike for some reason you came to my mind today.....have fond memories growing up in West Van....high school was always so much fun when we were hanging out on the bleachers ur smile always makes me smile.
Nicole
September 11, 2015
When 9/11 happened I picked someone to live in honor of. I've thought of Mike over the years and think of him and his family today. I send peace and reverence.
Tomasz
January 27, 2015
Hi i was find this old massage http://web.archive.org/web/20010917010812/http://www.wnbc.com/wtc/photos/photo1.html condolences
September 11, 2014
I met Michael's wife in NYC the night before the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The next morning my family and I watched as her son read his father's name on tv at the tribute. Every year on this day I say a special prayer for Michael's family.
Anynomous
September 12, 2013
Micheal,
I never met you but I have had the privilage to know your family. What a beautiful wife you have so loving and kind...not a day goes by that she doesn't miss you! Your daughters are growing into wonderful young women and your sons are so very intelligent. Your family is so amazing...you must have been just as amazing. Your pictures are everywhere and will never be forgotten. Please be with them because even though its been twelve years; to them it was yesterday...help them find the strength to continue on the great paths they are forging for themselves. God bless
Zoe Cogan (nee Harper)
September 11, 2013
I came across this book by chance. I wanted you all to know that I think of you regularly but particularly on this very sad day. With love and fond memories.
Paul Thomas
September 11, 2013
I love you Mike and miss you and truely grieve for your familly.
Duncan McGill
September 11, 2013
Mike, you are not forgotten by your friends and colleagues in London.
September 9, 2012
Mike was a good friend when we were both living in west vancouver in the 1970's. as long as we keep him in our memory, he will always be with us. Miss you. David
Barbara Boam
February 28, 2012
Barbara Boam & Kim Rogers walked a mile for you (mile #79) on 2/28/12 as a dedication to your life.
December 5, 2011
To The Family,
In today's world it doesn't matter where we live, senseless acts of violence and evil surrounds us. 9/11 is one of the saddest days of my life leaving me to long for the day when we will not have to worry about innocent lives being lost for no reason. I offer my condolences to you in the loss of your loved one and may God give you the comfort that you need to persevere.
Sincerely,
T. Sterling of NC
Jerry Keane
September 26, 2011
God bless the family. Jerry, Dawn, Matt, Lauren and Joe.
Duncan McGill
September 11, 2011
Not forgotten, my prayers are for you and your family.
Jean-Jacques Arczynski
September 11, 2011
tu as laissé ta vie dans la plus atroce chose que certains "hommes" ont pu faire, soit libre Michael , ils n'ont pas gagné , ils ne gagneront jamais
Hilary
September 11, 2011
Thinking of Mike and also Lori and family on the 10th Anniversary of the saddest of days.
Kymberli Colbourne
September 11, 2011
We hold you in our hearts.
Gordon Dixon
September 11, 2011
My thoughts are with the Arczynski family today. I watched his son play soccer this week, I suspect Mike was too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anni Clark
August 15, 2011
Having just met Lori at The Balsams in NH this past weekend, my heart & soul will be with her & her family, especially on the 10 year anniversary coming in September. I'll sing one for YOU Lori! God Bless.
Theresa Di Chiara
May 2, 2011
The news Osama Bin Laden is dead is wonderful,but it brings back 9/11 and all the saddness of that day.It was one of the saddest days of my life,I love the Arczynski family,and so enjoy watching and playing with the children and love Lori, a wonderful Mother and person.Thru the years I often think and pray for all of you.I hope you get this message,miss you all.I am on facebook.
Afric Vance-Nickson
January 11, 2011
I often think of you, Mike, and am glad that I came across this site, although so many years later. I do and always will remember the kindness you showed when I lost my husband, Mark, with whom you worked at Minet. I think of your family and know that no matter how many years pass, you will be held so close in their hearts.
Lori Christie Arczynski
September 12, 2010
We are missing you....9 years and still so much grief.
Donna Wright
September 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Wright
Max's 1st grade teacher
September 11, 2010
Always remembered
Hilary Fisher
September 11, 2009
Always think of a walk our families took together this time of year, picking blackberries...... Our thoughts are with you, Lori & the family.
September 11, 2009
Never forgotten. Duncan.
Carla Rawlinson
September 11, 2008
Remembering you again today, Michael; gentle, shy, quiet, in Mrs. Loucks' grade 6 class, Pauline Johnson Elementary, West Van Secondary bleachers with your math text, helping other students. Rest in peace. Carla
Duncan McGill
September 11, 2008
I first met Mike in London when we both worked for Minet (Aon) in the 1980's. In the 1990's and 2000/1 I was working for an Insurer and we were working in opposing roles. Mike was always a gentleman however hard he had to make his point. I was the last person he had a business lunch with when he was about to move to the USA. I still miss such a decent person.
Doug Abraham
February 11, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Dawn Keane
September 12, 2007
My thought and prayers are with all of you. God Bless
Dawn Sproules
January 6, 2007
I will pray for this family always.They have a special guardian angle watching over them always
Richard Roode
January 6, 2007
God Bless this family. May you find peace and happiness!
aj
November 20, 2006
god bless
Kristine
October 13, 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 19, 2006
May your family remember the wonderfuly times you shared during your brief stay on Earth.
Jaime Shuff (Waters)
September 12, 2006
I had the opportunity to work as a nanny and tutor for the family prior and after 9-11. I took the kids to the beach and worked on homework. The last time I saw Mike; he had just been issued his New Jersey driver's license. He was all smiles and was wearing a bright tie-die t-shirt to match his emotion. On this day, I noticed how his presence seemed to have a calming effect on the whole house. Emma fell asleep in his arms before I left for the day. I remember Mike with a smile.
P Tabbernor
August 20, 2006
In memory....
tanysha law
February 17, 2006
I never knew Michael. But i do know one of his daughters sophie and his mother. I grew up with his mother. His mother is good friends with my grandmother and i have known her a very long time. I hope the baby is doing well. And best of wishes to family and friends Michael G. Arczynski You will never be forgoten.
RIP Michael G. Arczynski
-tanysha
Adam Livingstone
August 22, 2005
I grew up in the next block from Mike in West Vancouver, B.C. I went to West Van High with Mike and remember him as a good and kind person. My sympathies go out to his family. Many miss you Mike.
Janet Behrens
June 15, 2005
I worked for Aon and was there that morning. I was one of the fortunate ones that got out. I think of those we left behind often. It still saddens me. I wish the families well and hope they are moving on, it is difficult. I hope the new baby is well and I'm sure Mike is looking over him. Regards, Janet
Uenuku (Lincoln) Fairhall
October 29, 2004
Just by chance I came upon this website and found out that Mike had died in the unfathomable tragedy of September 11th. I was not able to make it back to Canada recently for the 30th Anniversary Graduation Reunion where I expected to perhaps catch up with him. It is very much a shock to realise that we often don't make it to the furthest limits of the 'six degrees of separation'.
Mike was one of the gentlest and certainly the most gentlemanly of our cohort at West Vancouver Senior Secondary. It was always so easy to walk alongside him to talk and share a joke. He was a young man completely without malice. I know that his loss must be keenly felt by his family and closest friends.
And so, as we say in Maori, 'Haere ra, e te hoa, e taku rei ka whati, haere ra!' (Farewell, my friend, a treasured pendant now broken, farewell!).
Laurence Sinclair
August 25, 2004
Our Beloved Friend Mike,
It was with great sadness that we found out just this week about your death. We grew up together in West Vancouver B.C. Canada and lived as neighbours in Quebec for some time. I have missed your calls over the last few years. We always love to hear from you and thought that you must have been especially busy this last while and unable to call while visiting. We never thought for an instant that our loss would be so permnanent.
Mike, you taught us the value of unconditional freindship. Your generosity and kindness were as big as your smile and laugh, Huge!
We always respected how hard you worked during those years in Montreal leaving early in the morning on the train for downtown, returning after a long day and always making time for your three sweet little daughters, nothing was more important to you.
Val and I love you so much and have a void now without you. We draw comfort in the fact that you experienced an amazing life. We will honour your love for the great outdoors and will think of you fondly while skiing at Whistler with our son Wade this Winter.
Our condolences to your amazing mother and also to your sister. We also offer our sincere regets to your wife and younger children that we hope to be able to meet someday.
Laurence A Sinclair
Del Newberry
December 29, 2003
Michael,
We are never going to forget that day and as the new year approaches, we remind ourselves to be better citizens in your honor.
Love from Texas
The Keane Family
September 11, 2003
Mike, not a day goes by that we don't think of you. You are missed here, however we know you are happy up in heaven. We love you.
Jaap Goemans
September 11, 2003
We cherish the memories of the good times spent with our friends and neighbours Mike, Lori and the children in Tonbridge, Kent from August 1999 to late 2000. It's a privilige to have known Mike. Our thoughts are with Lori and the children. Love, Jaap, Marceline & the children
Jim Cave
March 19, 2003
I discovered today (March 18, 2003) that a Canadian, Michael Arczynski died in the World Trade Center tragedy on September 11, 2001. I went to school with Michael Arczynski at West Vancouver Secondary School, graduation class of 1974. Mike was my lab partner in Biology 12. We were good friends.
God Bless you Mike! I will remember you always.
Jim
Meagan Brophy
September 11, 2002
Dear friends and family of Michael Arczynski,
I am a 16 year old student at St. Agnes Academy in Houston. During the prayer service in remembrance of the events of Sept. 11th, each student recieved a prayer braclet with the names of victims of the attacks. I recieved Michael's.
I wear his name around my wrist everyday. This is a constant reminder to thank God for gifts given to us, like Michael. My thoughts and prayers are constantly with you. God Bless <3
Meagan
Robert, Nancy, Dustin and Laura Sutton
September 8, 2002
In memory of Michael Arczynski
We did not know Michael, but my husband is a brother of Cam Sutton who works for Aon. I came across this on the internet and wanted to express our deepest sympathy. I have thought of all the lives lost that day and especially of the ones from my brother-in-laws office and it still hurts deeply. Our deepest deepest sympathy to the family.
Nancy Sutton
Angie Campbell
April 22, 2002
May God Bless you and the family and Friends that you left behind. Rest in peace.
Teresa Jahn
January 9, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Michael. May his life and love live on in you. May the deep sorrow of today be lightened by warm memories of yesterday. 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
Jessica Joly
January 9, 2002
I just want to let Michael's family know how sorry I am for your loss. Mike was a fabulous guy and I fondly remember the years I worked with him in Montreal.
I pray that God give you the strength to cope and go on with your lives.
He lives in God's memory and in all of ours.
Janet Taylor
January 5, 2002
To Mrs. Arczynski and all of Michael's friends, co-workers and loved ones:
For Christmas, a friend gave me a Mercyband. It had Michael's name on it. I wear it daily and everytime I feel it, touch it or look at it I am praying for all of you. May the Lord fill your sadness with his love and strength as you somehow deal with the horrible tragedy. I will not forget to lift you up, even though I do not know your names, in prayer.
May God bless you, Janet
Quinn Dinsmore
December 3, 2001
May Michael's memory be honored as long as we grieve and remember the day so many people were taken so quickly. God Bless Michael and his family.
IRENE STAPINSKI
December 2, 2001
GOD BLESS MICHAEL G. ARCZYNSKI AND
MAY HE REST IN PEACE..GOD BLESS HIS
FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA
AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Martin Thomas
November 13, 2001
Mike,
May God bless you and your family.
Martin
kimberley hess
November 12, 2001
You are safe now. May God Bless you.
Kimberley Hess
Cambridge
Peoria, IL
laen reeves
November 8, 2001
Mike..
Although our time working together was fairly short, a day doesn't go by that I don't think of you, Colin, Peter, Meredith, Doug, Cindy, Debbie and all the others..It is hard sometimes to imagine that you're no longer with us. My heart goes to your family --and all of us, left behind...
With love and prayers,
laen reeves
aon gps ny
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