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Carlos Lillo Obituary
At a friend's housewarming back in 1993, Cecilia Lillo paged through a wedding album and spotted a familiar face in the group pictures. Years earlier, back in high school, Carlos Lillo had been a gymnast and a baseball player, the handsome older boy who dated a girl in her homeroom.
Now he was a paramedic in Queens and she was working for the Port Authority at the World Trade Center. They resisted being set up, until a party on New Year's Eve of 1997. They talked in a cafe until 7 the next morning. They bought a house together in Babylon in 1999. She finished her degree at Baruch. He worked extra shifts on private ambulances to save for a new fence and a pool. In April, they married. She is 35; he was 37. Even after being together four years, he had kept her e-mail valentines.
"He was very romantic. We had our candlelight dinners at home, we used to act silly," Ms. Lillo said. "He wanted us to go to Disney World. I said, 'Let's wait until we have kids.' " They had an appointment with a fertility doctor for this week.
On the morning of Sept. 11, Ms. Lillo escaped from her office in 1 World Trade Center, just as the building collapsed. "Then I saw an article in Newsweek, and his picture was there," she said. "He was helping someone."
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Benson
May 7, 2025
Just though about you and it made me smile, miss you Rey.
September 1, 2024
Growing up around the Lillo family, I was blessed to hear the stories about Carlos. I always feel a connection with the events of 9/11 because of him. They told me the beautiful story of Cecilia and Carlos. Touched my heart. Come to find out, my parents told me he held me when i was a baby. So thank you. Because it may not be my memory but it´s yours and my parents´. I will always honor you on 9/11. Because i know you´re watching and protecting the people that i came to love. Your family. God bless.
JMC
Kelsey
August 6, 2022
I learned about your sacrifices today and your selfless personality. Thank you so much for your service, and my sympathies to your family and loved ones who lost a great man far too soon.
Gladys Icaza - Espinoza
December 16, 2017
12/16/17- Saturday morning , another year ending another holidays comings . We love you all dearly not a year we forget our blessings & ur smile . You gave us courage to be brave & strong when we were at our worst times & for that we are joyous we believe in angels because ur presence is always felt dearly . Merry Christmas & a happy new year from us all family ❤
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paul adams
November 11, 2017
Miss you my friend.
Haydee Lillo
October 7, 2016
September ended a few weeks ago and still can't believe 15 years have gone .. there will always be what if what could had been I know we would have had many beautiful moments together because just those 4 years we were blessed to share were awesome & memorable I miss your silly ways I miss your contagious smile I miss ur songs that you sung to me I miss all of you my angel since you left not a day has gone that I don't think of you you will always be in my heart until we meet again my hero my soulmate my true love my best friend ur wifey Haydee
September 12, 2015
I met Carlos at Astoria General Hospital when he was a volunteer paramedic and I worked part-time in TV rental. He was such a sweet guy with an amazing smile. We became good friends. When I graduated college and left that job we lost touch but I always remember my dear friend. I still can't believe he is gone. But he died doing what he loved. He was always very passionate about being and EMT and helping people. I miss you Carlos and keep you dear in my heart. You re a true hero and I am proud of you my friend!! I remember you smiling and saying "hay bendito". Picturing that brings a smile to my face. I will never forget you. Maribel
Cesar Capunay
September 12, 2015
14 years has passed and I still can't believe you're gone. I miss you Carlos. May you continue to rest in peace my friend. You are not forgotten. God bless.
Maria Tapia Avila
September 12, 2015
There is still a place in our hearts for you and it will never be removed. ♡
SB
September 11, 2015
Your beautiful smile that shines down from Heaven and enhances our sunlight and all our rainbows is a comfort and a reminder that you are our angel who has never left us
Rocky Marin
September 12, 2014
I always will remember our tours at AVAC
I can't believe its 13years
Miss you my brother
May you rest in peace and mayGod grant peace to your family
Ileana Campos
September 12, 2014
In life he was an amazing person and will always be greatly missed in death Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
JD Duval
September 11, 2014
I cannot believe it's been 13 years brother.. Having you as a partner was a so much fun. You always made the tour effortless. I will always remember your kindness to others!
Jordan J
August 18, 2014
I was given the badge of Carlos Lillo to wear during the FRI Memorial Stair climb this past weekend. It was a privledge to represent a great man who was lost too soon.
S J. Friscia III
May 13, 2014
In memory
With Honor & Respect.
Giselle Gonzalez
October 7, 2013
Carlos and I both graduated from the EMS academy back in 1985. We went through some rough times in training. Where other guys would let the hard work get to them Carlos would dig his heels, in and with gentle strength take himself to the next level. We became close he was always the Gentle-man always there to help. On our graduation day after the ceremony I remember we all went to the bar by St. John's university had some laughs too much Tequila formed a can can line and sang along to Frank Sinatra's New York New York. We loved this city but sadly it didn't love us back. Miss you Carlos, it was my honor to have known you, and worked along side you. God bless~~
Gigi class of 06/85
Maria Tapia Avila
September 14, 2013
As time passes you are not any less missed! Thank you for all you did on that dark day!?
Rocky Marin
September 13, 2013
Wow is all that comes to mind,we were so excited to work with AVAC.We both had our run ins with Sal,when we graduated the EMS academy we couldnt belive it.What a great job and now twelve years later i cant beleive youre gone,amoco i love and miss you
God bless you and may God grant peace to your family
September 12, 2013
Gone but Never forgotten, Miss you Rey.
Naomi
September 12, 2013
Carlos, I remember you when I was a little girl from your days at AVAC. How you would get yelled at by Uncle Sal and always had those dimples showing, which meant you were always smiling! We have pictures of me in your arms dancing and I'm beaming from ear to ear. You were always a lot of fun. Even when you went to FDNY, you always treated me like your own niece. As I served my tours in the desert, and especially in Iraq in 2003, I took you with me. I never really made it known. Your memory came with me. As time marches on, and our youth fades; yours won't. Neither will that smile. ;0) God bless you and your family.
September 11, 2013
My name is Jen, I live in Colorado and participate in the 9.11 memorial stair climb each year at Red Rocks Amphitheater to honor firefighters and first responders from 9.11.01. Each participant is given a sticker with the name and photo of a fallen firefighter. Today I climbed for Carlos Lillo. I visited this website today and read about what an amazing man he was. I just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking about him and his family today. Blessings, -Jen Deiley
jolie
September 10, 2013
May you always rest in peace, please know your sacrifice is never forgotten.
September 25, 2012
My dearest guardian angel and beloved late hubby, I still can't believe all the years that have passed but it still feels like yesterday. I wonder why this year was so difficult and emotional and realized that the weather this year was just the same as it was back in 2001 that it fell on Tuesday as well so the similarities brought me back 11 years to remember the beautiful weekend we had celebrating our wedding anniversary all that weekend shopping dining and movies and meeting again with our new dear friends from Connecticut.. well you are deeply missed my love and not a day goes by that I don't think of you and what could had been if you were still here, as always never forgotten always loved kisses until we meet again :)
Sonnia Suarez
September 15, 2012
Time has a way of letting feelings lie dormant and yet like the waves on a deserted beach crashing to the shore;Sept 11 will be a vivid remembrance crashing through our emotions like the wave. Yet, the wave is there to show us GOD'S breath on the water. The water can remain still for a time but the waves always come to shore to remind us of the beauty hidden on the bottom of the ocean. You too my friend is that treasure never to be forgotten even when the wave lie still. May GOD Bless You and keep you close to him.
Liz Hernandez
September 11, 2012
You will never be forgotten
Benson Lamberty
September 11, 2012
Cuidate Reyito, We all miss you man. Love always your cousin Benson.
Anne Mathew Gunter
September 11, 2012
You will always be remembered...
Maria Tapia Avila
September 11, 2012
Peace be with you and your family always, you are truly missed!
Rhonda Luchesi
September 11, 2012
May they all rest in peace n know they r truly missed but never forgotten
Rocky Marin
September 11, 2012
Wow eleven years,it feels like yesterday when you and I were drivng thru Astoria in the volunteer ambulance that started it all,my brother you are missed
rest in peace and may God grant peace to your family
James Thompson
September 9, 2012
For my friend Luis Lamberty I will never forget what you did Carlos Thank you for being there and saving the lives that you did. Luis is a brother to me and you will never be forgotten my freind..
Rebecca R.
January 15, 2012
Love for you in Heaven and for your Family here.
haydee lillo
November 21, 2011
to my dearest angel, happy belated birthday in heaven, always remember the fun times we had celebrating ours together well is special this year because i cane to spend it en tu isla del encanto so this is in memory of you always in my heart love u always :)
Nilsa Rodriguez
November 18, 2011
Happy Birthday to my lovely nephew, you will always be in my heart and special. Love you always, your aunt, Nilsa
Justin Allen
September 12, 2011
Carlos, I was privileged enough to carry your i.d. to the top, 110 floors, yesterday morning in the Nashville 9/11 Stair Climb. I'm carrying your i.d. card from Nashville in my fire helmet now. Rest Easy brother!! May your legacy live on forever!!
Justin Allen
Brandon Fire Dept.
FF/Paramedic
Brian Bravo
September 11, 2011
Carlos, you'll always be remembered. I still remember seeing you when I passed by the EMS station on the way to my office at Sinai Queens. You always had a smile in your face. Rest in peace...
andrew tapia
September 11, 2011
To my best friend carlos we had alot of good times together growing up and when i work at grow zero or see your picture i alway feel your by myside. miss you my good friend good bless
Rose Sancho-Miceli
September 11, 2011
Carlos I still miss that smile - I am the person I am today because I was blessed with your friendship growing up. You made me smile when things were bad and stood by me when noone else did. Till this day I have never had a friend as caring and loving as you. You live in my heart always..
September 11, 2011
Rest in Peace Carlos, From the Madera Family in Coto Laurel,Ponce, Puerto Rico
Cesar Capunay
September 11, 2011
Carlos,
It's been 10 years and i'm still coping with all that has happened. You were a good friend and a great partner in NYCEMS. You will not be forgotten my friend. You are a true hero. You are in a better place. Till we meet again. GOD Bless your family. R.I.P.
Maria Tapia-Avila
September 10, 2011
Carlos,
There are no words to even express the loss. You are in a better place.You are missed.
Love.
Haydee Lillo
September 10, 2011
My love, tomorrow marks the 10th Anniversary of your passing..I always said to you and myself “I can’t see my live without you”. I had said I will kill myself, I wouldn’t want to live. I recalled you saying to me suicide is for cowards and you would want for me to continue living. Little did I know that day would come so soon in my life… now knowing what it feels like and how it has been every day since then. It has been a very painful time feels like it will always be there forever, many tears shed since then and continue to do so. I felt and continue to feel especially each year on 9/11 a heavy weight over my heart. Just as when my heart was racing ever since I was underneath the North Tower while not knowing that it was the South Tower collapsing above me and when the awful sound of the collapse ended my heart was racing so fast and pounding like it was about to come out. This is when I realized I was still alive. I remembered how we talked about the 1993 bombing and saying to you that I promise I will make it out of the building no matter what happens again in that building because I know that someone who loves me will be outside waiting for me and asked you to promise me that you will stay outside doing your job and once I was out I will look for you.
When I was thrown twice to the floor, that talked came back and it forced me to get up and make sure that I had to get help and get out not knowing the chaos that was going on outside all that time and after the 1st collapse. I go through these feelings each year just as the pain I felt back then like a knife had profoundly stabbed my heart especially when I learned that you were gone. The first two days, I had hoped that you were in a little corner waiting to be rescued until I got the call from Edith. She said to me it didn’t look good. I felt my life had ended part of me had died. From that day on I have to live now knowing what it is like to live life without you. Throughout the years, it has been lonely, missing your hugs, kisses and your wonderful stories you shared with me about work, your feelings/emotions, how we comfort each other, most of all your beautiful contagious smile, your laugh, the accent, the songs we sang to each other..That day was a day that part of me was taken away and had died as well...I was robbed of my happiness of being a loving wife forever, becoming a mother as much as you wanted to be a dad..just when we had decided to start a family right before 9/11......Now all I hold is just reminders of the special memories that I hold so close to my heart which no one can ever take away. You will always hold that special part of my heart. The memories that help comfort me to move on everyday. To continue to live as you had taught me. To remember all the silly and happy times we shared at home, at our vacations and with family and close friends. We were each others soul mate as we had said once we met, we became best friends and finally become as one (the day we got married). And, when my time will come, I know we will become as one once again in heaven. Thank you for loving me and always being there to protect me to make me the happiest woman on this planet. I Thank God for answering my prayers to marry the perfect man/my prince and I had the opportunity to tell you that while alive. The privilege God gave me to meet you. Thank you for the lil signs I get that you still here in spirit. I live now, as how you told me to continue to live, to always be the happy, independent, strong woman you had fallen in love with. To continue to smile as you loved each time we woke up..telling me never to change that.. I continue to do whatever I can to continue your legacy as God spare me that day to share with the world the wonderful/professional person you were. As I see it, now that it spared me to also share with those coworker’s family about their love ones last moments/location. They had become as family as we share the same grief. As I write this today 9/10/11, I look as this numbers, it represents to me these are the numbers we learn to count as toddlers and then when we are ready we move on to counting 11th….. so I will see this year as a decade has past of many changes taken place and we will start to move on to a beginning of another decade since that tragic day.. to learn and experience new things in this world while we still exist.
My love I am signing off and as I had previously wrote and said to you before while alive I am so proud of you what you did each and everyday of your life and to sacrifice to help those people on that day. Your courage and love for your profession has been a testament to what you proved on that day throughout your life. Until we meet again.
Joseph Santiago
September 9, 2011
R.I.P to you Rey and all the EMS lost at the WTC .... !!!!!!
Deena West
September 9, 2011
You shine from up above, I miss u dearly. I love you.
Luis R. (Benson) Lamberty
September 9, 2011
Just drop by to say Hi, we all miss u bro. Wish we'd spend more time together, one thing I never told you cousin is " Luv u Man". You are the best Bro. Take care Reyito I miss u primo.
Nilsa Rodriguez
September 9, 2011
My dearest nephew, he was like a son to me, the pain of loosing him was so deep and strong that I was feeling that my heart was going to explode,then I start praying and asked God to help me to live with this pain and sadness in my heart, because I have a son and he need me, then I start doing the regular things in my live but the pain, the hole in my heart will be there for ever. Carlos "Rey" was adorable, a gentleman, very sweet boy, good son, good brother, good nephew, good grandson, good cousin, good uncle and a good husband. I love you for ever my dear Rey, you will be always in my heart, God bless you and God bless all of us
Liz Tirado Hernandez
September 3, 2011
Carlos,
It's been 10yrs and it feels like it was yesterday. I can't believe your gone. Every year I remember the times we spent on 23th Street with our from the neighborhood. I know you're at a better place. You will never be forgotten. GOD bless your family.
September 1, 2011
Carlos
I cant belive its gonna be ten years,i still think of our time at AVAC,may God bless your family...
till we meet again
Erik Podszus
June 20, 2011
I met Carlos as we both carried Gigi Singer out from a doorway by Borders Books and sat her down on the corner of Church & Fulton - in front of the Millenium Hilton Hotel. We spent a few minutes getting her stabilized and loaded her into an ambulance. I turned around to assist other aided, and Carlos headed back across the street towards WTC. Several minutes later Tower 2 came down on top of us. It was an honor to have met you, worked along side of you and briefly try our best to help others. Peace be with you and your family.
Richie Spelman
June 18, 2011
Carlos......I remember when you came out of Medic School and you rode my Paramedic unit 45w3 for your rotations......I wished you could have stayed on when your internship was over, you were and always will be a great Medic, Great friend.......so sorry it took me so long to write on your wall.......Im still coping with all this.....I pray your family and friends are doing well....God Bless!!!
Deb 46 Henry--Elmhurst Queens
September 10, 2010
My Friend Carlos...You will never be forgotten.. you left this world far far to soon ..but you made this world a better place...My blessings and love to your wife and family ....at peace my friend
sonnia Suarez
September 7, 2010
I had the prevledge to meet Carlos and had him at my home for his cousin Luis'Kino' and Yolanda's engagement. Both him and his wife were there and he aleays seemed so happy with a great big smile and asking if I needed any help. I know GOD is definiately using Carlos as his helping hand. Always in my prayers. Sonnia Lewis Suarez
Just got this. Says remember September 11th, 2001 under the NYC patch.
Angelo
February 8, 2010
It has been years, I am no longer in NYC. My uniform is still in a lawn and leaf bag, covered with the remnants of that day in September.
I saw this site, and just opened that bag. A burn on the turnout coat shows how hot it got there that day. Shoes also have some melted soles. My Heart was also never taken out to heal, until now believe it of not.
Carlos and I started in Associated Ambulance, working for “Starvin Marvin”. My Wife and I tried to fix him up one day, LOL. Went double dating to a comedy club in Bayside, and it was a funny night. Good times however.
Then NYC-EMS, “the call”.
That smile of his was infectious . . . “We made it!” I remember him saying.
I will put my uniform back in the bag, but now I will keep my heart out of one.
Thank you Brother, I will never forget you.
God bless all of you as well.
Erik Marketan
December 14, 2009
Carlos;
A few weeks ago, as I waited for a replacement I.D. at Lenox Hill, I noticed a photo; part of a wall montage at the Einhorn building employee entrance tracing the history of the hospital... and there you are! Although your back is to the camera, as you're removing a stretcher from the ambulance, it's clearly you. How perfectly appropriate! And as I searched the pixels looking for a trace of that wonderful smile, all the great memories came back: summer evening softball and the intensity of your play combined with the great levity of keeping it all fun for your team always losing to our '911Rebels' ;) Celebrating the Yanks great WS win in '96 with JJ, as we high-fived strangers and reveled in Times Square, enjoying every tour we worked together at the Hill knowing you were truly one of the 'great ones' and I knew we'd have a great tour.
My wife is from Astoria, and I think of you each time I drive up 30th Ave, and have often shared your story to new friends there over the years. I look forward to taking my son to play catch in your park and proudly telling him "I was a friend with the man who this park is named for, and he was a great paramedic who saved people's lives".
Cesar Capunay
November 18, 2009
Hey Carlos, just want to wish you a Happy Birthday pal. It's hard to believe its been over eight years. I have not forgotten you. Its still hard for me to believe you're not here. I miss you! I miss our friendship, hanging out and all. I know you're in a better place now. Take care pal.
Oscar Giraldo
September 10, 2009
Carlos, I just want you to know I'm thinking of you. You are our hero. With all my heart... Thank You.
September 10, 2009
As a new medic on 49victor i know i have alot to live up to, my prayers to you carlos and your family on this day.
Niall.
Erin Donnelly
September 8, 2009
I just found this site and had add my thoughts as we come up on the 8th anniversary. I knew Carlos in his role as a Paramedic as I was an Emergency Nurse in Astoria General (as it was called then). I had moved to Canada 1 year prior to 9/11
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cesar Lillo
September 7, 2009
Is it me or does it feels like September 11, 2001 happened just the other day; I suppose for those of us that were directly affected by the events the feelings are still very real, the wounds are still fresh and have not yet healed. Where did the time go…It seems unreal that it has been 8 years since our lives completely change. Whatever happened to September 12, when we all became one family, one community, one city, and one nation? Things are a little bit more normal nowadays and sometimes I wonder if we forgot the pain, the emptiness, the loneliness … heck even feelings we can’t described.
One thing is for certain, we lost a great deal of good people and I lost a part of my life that I can never recover, my brother Carlos Lillo. He was indeed a loving, caring, and sometimes a little too nice. I don’t need to say much as many of you already know him and had the privilege to share some good times with him.
But most of all, I wonder where my brother will be today? It really saddens me when I think about the nieces and nephews I never met, the BBQ we never got the chance to enjoy, the trips we never took, the tears and joys we never got the change to share with. Unfortunately, those questions will never be answer.
As I looked back and remember those events, I recalled a scripture we used often that gave us strength and comfort during those difficult times. It’s found in John chapter 15 verses 12-13: “….Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends”. My brother Carlos gave the ultimate Love for you, me, this city, and this great country; he gave his Life which is the greatest treasure anyone can give. This also reminded me that life is a gift, a gift from God and we must make every effort to do what’s righteous and good and that is what Carlos did and was to so many people. It is sad to die young but it is even sadder to die and never to have lived or known the person Carlos was and became. Therefore I only have a sense of gratitude to God for giving us the privilege to share 37 years of his life to be with us.
As we move forward and celebrate the 8th anniversary of 9/11, let us not forget the past events of that day and remember those who gave it all.
Cindy Muggli
September 4, 2009
Just a note to say that Carlos remains a light in a sometimes dark world. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thom Groff
September 1, 2009
As another anniversary rapidly approaches my deepest sympathy goes out to all of Carlos's family and friends. I wear a memorial bracelet with Carlos and another medics name, Ricardo Quinn inscribed together. I too am a Paramedic, and whenever my job gets to me I look at that bracelet and think about the selfless acts performed by these too heroes. God bless Carlos, his family and friends and never, ever forget september 11, 2001.
Larry Buffolino
August 27, 2009
Hello Carlos. It has been a while since we last talked. Every time we would see each other it was like no time had ever past. I enjoy reminiscing of the days when you were assigned to Kenny & I on 37W. We enjoyed training & working with you. You were one of our best. I remember the days when you were an EMT & I was a medic in Queens. Even though we knew each other only at work, our conversations were exclusively of our lives outside of work. We would talk of our better halves, our homes & what we liked to do after work. Every one of these memories brings a smile to me. Then I snap back to the present & the smile is replaced with tears knowing that we can never talk again. I miss you Carlos. The world is a sadder place without you. I consider myself richer to have known & worked with you. I look forward to the day till we meet again Carlos.
THOMAS ARMOCIDA
August 23, 2009
HEY CARLOS, ITS TOMMY ARMOCIDA, ONE OF THE GUYS AT STA. 46 I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AS A GREAT GUY WITH A SMILE ON YOUR FACE ALWAYS AND A BIG HEART AND EASY GOING LAUGH. DOM MAGGIORE AND I TALK ABOUT YOU WHEN WE GET TOGETHER AND REMEMBER THOSE FUN DAYS PLAYING SOFTBALL AND HANGING OUT.
paul adams
June 24, 2009
Carlos......I miss you.
God bless you and your family..
ROCKY MARIN
March 11, 2009
HEY AMOCO,
JUST CLEANING OUT MY SONS ROOM AND I FOUND MY FIRST EMT SHEILD THAT WE GOT AT ASTORIA VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE--MAN IT FEELS LIKE YESTERDAY--I MISS YOU BRO-BUT I KNOW U R IN A BETTER PLACE-JUST THINKIN OF U BUDDY
Caroline Ayala
March 9, 2009
Carlos,
It has been a long since I have visited. I will never forget the first time we met...you were taking my grandmother to the hospital. you quickly eased my nerves that day. Only to become good friends afterwards. So many years have passed Carlos and it still feels so strange knowing that you will not be seen around. I can always recall those good days. Oh especially the ones when we would bust my sister-in-law's chops at Lenox Hill, lol! those were the good ol' days. I miss you... You would be so proud at where I am at in my life now!! Living in South Dakota with a wonderful family!! Miss you.
~Caroline Ayala
Les Rodriguez
October 20, 2008
Hey Carlos!
just wanted to say that the world was a MUCH better place with you in it and you are GREATLY missed.....I often think of you and great times we shared first as classmates 1984 @ LaGuardia C.C. and then as partners on Paramedic unit 44X-ray some 10 years later - love you buudy!!
one day we will meet again....
Julia & Patrick Cahill
October 7, 2008
We really miss you Carlos. Please know we love you much and always will.
Carlyle Miller
October 6, 2008
As always Carlos touches our lives in some way or another. He will always be loved and dearly missed.
Andy Werner
September 25, 2008
To a great friend, a passionate human being, a protector of those you served and a true lover of life. You are so deeply missed. Today and everyday.
deena smagorinsky-west
September 12, 2008
dear carlos,
as always, you are in my thoughts and my heart. i awoke yesterday on 9/11/08 to a beautiful sunrise and saw your smile all over it. i love and miss you
deena
September 12, 2008
Thank you Carlos, for being a man of honor and respect -- willing to serve and protect your community. With gratitude and respect, we remember you today and ask God to richly bless your loved ones.
Cindy Muggli
September 11, 2008
Hello to Carlos's loved ones. Just wanted to let you know I'm praying for you today. We will never forget, we will always appreciate heros like Carlos. God bless.
PS: Pookie says hello as well.
Cesar Capunay
September 11, 2008
Carlos,
I can't believe its been seven years. You truly are missed. I wish you were here pal. I do remember the good times we had working together. We were partners in EMS and we were roommates. You went on to become a Paramedic and helped alot of people even till the very end. You loved your job. I will never forget you. God bless you.
Take care.
Pat - Julie Cahill
September 12, 2007
Miss you brother. I can't believe it's been six years. You have no idea how much you mean to us, how much you taught us, how much we miss you. Not a day goes by where we don't think of you. At 9:11 every day we call each other and say "I love you", and think of you and Cessie. You are forever in our hearts. Both of you!!
Cecilia Lillo
September 11, 2007
To all who wrote,
It’s been six years and it just still seems like yesterday. The pain will continue to be there as it will heal slowly. On this Tuesday of 9/11/07, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for all your prayers and kind words. Carlos continues to be part of our lives in spirit – I know that many of us shared beautiful memories that we would never forget and we will always cherish. His smile will continue to shine down on us. Although there may be moments of sadness, I can only remember and appreciate the wonderful times I was fortunate to share with my beloved husband Carlitos and to continue to live life to fullest as if it was my last just as he did while he was with us.
Once again, thank you for helping us get through these years, keeping his memory alive by the memories you shared of Carlos and how this beautiful angel on earth as he is now in heaven has touched many of our lives. He will never be forgotten.
Warmest regards,
cindy muggli
September 11, 2007
Dear Family and loved ones of Carlos,
I can't believe that the anniversary of 9/11 is here again and thats its been 6 years. I hope you are all doing well and that all the national attention to this day does not make your grief worse than it is already.
I wanted to tell you that I still think of Carlos and that I will never forget what he and his brothers did for New York and this country. My prayers are with you all.
Carlos's brother contacted me a few years ago in response to my post on a message board. If one of you would like to contact me by e-mail I think I have a special message for you.
Again, my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
God Bless You
ROCKY MARIN
September 11, 2007
DEAREST CARLOS,
IT SEEMS LIKE AN ETERNITY SINCE YOU AND I WORKED AT AVAC-THEN WE CROSSED PATHS AGAIN IN EMS-YOU WERE ALWAYS GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL-I WAS SADDENED BUT NOT SURPISED WHEN I HEARD OF YOUR PASSING-YOU ALWAYS GAVE YOUR ALL.
I WISH YOUR FAMILY PEACE THRU THESE TRYING TIMES AND I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW.-REST EASILY MY FALLEN BROTHER AND WE WILL ALL SEE YOU AGAIN(AMOCO)
Nancy
September 6, 2007
Thinking of you Carlos..
I know your mom and aunt Hilda and they miss you soooo much..Watch over them all and protect them from above.
God Bless you....
Nancy K. Nee
sister of FF George Cain Ladder7
P Tabbernor
December 9, 2006
In memory....
Kristine
October 31, 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.
Luis Mendoza
September 28, 2006
Thanks for saving all those lives.
Luis Mendoza
September 28, 2006
Tanks for saving all those lives
Sara Acosta
September 11, 2006
I met Carlos on 6/6/01 when he saved my life. On that day I had an asthma attack and he got to my home right on time! He saved my life and he reassured me that I will be fine. Once he stabilized me he started to make me laugh. I was so grateful. I was so devastated when I found out that he had lost his life doing what he loved to do. He will always be my hero! He will always be in my heart. I am so glad that he crossed my path at the right moment and saved my life. May God bless his family, who will always be in my prayers and thoughts. Carlos, you are my hero!
deena smagorinsky
September 11, 2006
dear rey,
you are always in my thoughts, today especially. i still see your smile whenever times get tough or i start feeling down. that smile of yours puts a smile back on my face instantly. i love and miss you
dearly.
love always
deena
Jackie Depena
September 9, 2006
We volunteered at Astoria Volunteer Ambulance corps and later on we worked together at Station 46 EMS.
Seems like a lifetime ago now, but i still think about you often.
You were such a great guy, always so happy and full of life- lifting my spirits when i was down. I am so saddened that your life ended so soon. You died doing what you loved and what you were best at.You made a difference in the lives of so many people through the years. I am honored and blessed to have had you in my life even if for just a glimpse in time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gilberto Luis Rodriguez Algarin
September 12, 2005
sorry that i did not get to know you, but we are 3RD cousin's. god bless you.
deena smagorinsky
September 11, 2005
dearest rey,
today is 9/11/05, 4 years since we lost you. the pain is still so strong and my heart continues to feel the hurt and sadness of your death. i love you so much and think of you always. your picture sits on my table and brings a smile to my face everyday. you are so truly missed.
till we meet again,
love always,
deena
James Johnson
September 11, 2005
God Bless You...
Jack Hammel
September 11, 2005
I can't believe its been 4 years already, I gotta say Carlos was a great guy and wherever he is, is still doing wonderful things for people, I knew him from school and the neighborhood and was devastated when I heard the news of his death. You are and will be greatly missed by all who knew you and now know of you. Take care man see you one day again. Jack
Jim (JJ) Jackson
May 2, 2005
Carlos,
It's hard to believe that it's almost four years since that day. To most of us at work that were there that day it seems like yesterday. I still have your Newsweek Photo up in my office and it finally happened. Someone who did not know you asked, where was that picture taken. Up until then everyone knew what the photo was but like everything time goes by. I have to tell you that there is not a day that I don't think about the times we had. I always tell people about your story of the middle eastern people praying to Mocha while you were on vacation when you meant to say Mecca. It still gets a laugh. I will always remember the times we had hanging out on 86/Lex waiting to get a job and how nice the area was in the summer. Or how enthusiastic you were about working a fly car and learning the nuances of working in Islip. Carlos, you were always a pleasure to have around and I will never forget you. I know someday I'll see you again bro, but until then keep your smile shining bright and know in your heart that you left your gift of laughter and lightheartedness with the rest of us. We will never forget you.
Love u man!!
JJ
James Lillo
March 23, 2005
Our prayers are with Carlo's family
Evelyn Vega
February 11, 2005
Hey Carlos! I just saw your nephew on TV. He sang an awesome song and played a mean guitar. He misses you very much so please keep him safe always as I will keep him in prayer. I didn't know you but was moved by your nephew.
Belinda Castro Gonzalez
September 11, 2004
Cecilia, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to bless you and give you strength. God bless you, Carlos. With each passing year we continue to honor you for your bravery and great sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.
Love,
Belinda
Kevin Dowling
September 11, 2004
We went to Long Island City High School together, We worked Astoria Volunteer Ambulance Corps, then NYC*EMS Station 46 and when I came back as a Lieutenant you were there. Our paths always crossed and when I was working and knew you were around everything would be OK.
You would be proud of your Mom today when she was part of announcing names at the memorial at the WTC.
You and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Never forgotten, never again.
Kevin J. Dowling, NYC/FDNY EMS Lieutenant (Ret.)
Operations Officer
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Junito Rodriguez
September 11, 2004
Hey Rey,
Wishing you were still here with us, but I know your watching over us. I also know that you still practice EMS through my hands everyday, because I know I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for you. Bro, I love you. My wife Alba, my daugthers, Krysten, Kerin and the newest addition to the our family, Alicia Rae, we all miss you and think of you every day.
'Til we meet again....
With love and honor,
Felix Junito Rodriguez
EMT-Paramedic
City of Orlando
Nicholas Gelorum
September 10, 2004
To the family of Carlos:
I have know words to express to you my sadness of the loss of Carlos, the world is a lesser place without him. But I know he is with God and the angels and even heaven has improved by his presence there. I know you too are sure of this, yet this knowledge can't diminish his loss and your grief.
With Dividing Respect and affection
Nicholas T. Gelorum
FDNY-1601 {RET}
PS-I will never forget you my friend.
Marianne Pizzitola
July 25, 2004
Dear Carlos,
You are always around us, and that we find comforting. This past weekend, your amazing wife held a memorial service for you to bless you. She misses you horribly. Dino, Kevin and I reminisced about you and told a few stories, that made us chuckle. We do miss you. I know you were there, and I know you watch over us, and Cecilia. Thankfully she has the support of her family and us, your EMS family. We promise to always be there for her. You made the right choice when you took her to be your wife! I just wish you were here with all of us to make more of those funny memories! Bergen Golf Club is not the same without you! Till we see you again.....
Marlena Coffey
September 11, 2003
Carlos,
As I sit here today on the second anniversary of 9-11 I somehow feel you are not gone. I can still close my eyes and hear you. I can still feel the excitement of working with you. I admired you so much, and could not contain my excitement when I finally became a paramedic and finally got to sit next to you. It was such an honor to work by your side,, the side of the best of the best. Fear not, you will never be forgotten, not by me, not by anyone who knew you, not by anyone who has only heard of you. It is not common to find a person as wonderful as you. I will never forget the things you taught me as I cherish ever word you ever said. A true angel- thats the only way to describe you....Thank you for allowing me to admire you,,, thank you for allowing me to love you... thank you for being you........
Celia,,,, i rode with Carlos the day after he proposed in the new house.. oh how excited he was, i could feel the love oozing out his pores,,, please know he loved you more than words can describe.
God bless you our angel.... shine upon us always,,,,
Rob Cabano
September 11, 2003
Dear Mr. Smiles:
I cant believe its been 2 yrs. I remember the last time I seen you in the parking lot at LIJ you were like always all smiles well maybe cause your tour was over...I think about you everyday knowing your watching down on us. My prayers go out to your wife and family. I miss you very much. Till we meet again...ReRun
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