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Ssu-Hui Wen Obituary
Since they were little girls growing up in Taiwan, Vanessa and Sarah Wen were taught to be self-sufficient. Their parents, teachers who ran an import-export business, traveled frequently with the daughters. In Hong Kong, they explained the mass transit system to the girls when Sarah was 10.
"They told us how to do it, and then from there, we knew what to do," Sarah said.
When Sarah was 20 and Vanessa 18, their parents took them to Texas, staying with them for a week, then left them there, where the girls attended the University of Texas at Arlington. Just before she graduated last year, Vanessa was offered a job as a programmer for Cantor Fitzgerald.
The night before the trade center attack, the sisters talked by telephone. Sarah, who still lives in Texas, said Vanessa, 23, told her that the company had laid off several people in her department.
"She told me she was going to be very busy," Sarah said, "and that's why she had to leave early the next morning to get to the office."
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Coralee Georges
January 19, 2024
Rest in peace
Andie
September 11, 2020
Hello family of Vanessa Wen! I'm so sorry for your loss. I never knew her but my history teacher wanted to me to find and say something in a tribute page to a 9/11 victim. I know she is missed. I will keep her name and her family members' names in my thoughts and prayers.
A.L.
August 24, 2019
Hi Vanessa,
I am really sorry you passed away on Sept. 11/2001. May peace always be upon you...
Alan
October 4, 2016
Still remember you told me the same thing on Sept 10 night through ICQ, saying you would go to office early on next day morning. May peace be with you and your family
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September 17, 2011
John
September 12, 2011
On the 10th anniversary, you are remembered. Rest In Peace.
A Friend
September 12, 2008
Never forgotten
P Tabbernor
April 17, 2007
In remembrance....
Tammy McConnell
September 12, 2006
I never knew her, but I wear a silver bracelet given to me by my mom with Vanessa's name engraved on it in 2001. I never take it off so that I will never forget. I pray for her loved ones daily.
sande gaskin
September 12, 2004
Your memory is a candle that lights our hearts & minds even today..
Chen Po liang
September 12, 2004
3years.....
You are still in our mind.....
May you happy in the paradise.....
We all miss you.....
Katie (Mod) Kingpetcharat
September 12, 2002
I went to school with Vanessa at UTA. I sat next to her in class and I was there when she got invited for an interview and finally joy the company. She was very happy to get a job there in a big city. She called me a couple months later and invited me to visit her.
It took me a couple days to realize that Vanessa was working in that tower. I guess I was in shocked. We started our search through the internet everywhere to make sure she was okay. I ICQed her but there were no respond. I searched through the “I’m okay” messages board and found her name. I was so happy, but still no respond from her. We finally posted the message hoping someone knew about her. Anxiously waiting, someone answered us couples day later. He also is looking for her. He promised to keep us posted about the situation. It turned out the message on the “I’m okay” board was a hoax. The worst came true, when he email us that they found part of her proven by DNA.
Vanessa, I admired your confident and your courage. You are the example of us who came from other country and had to make it for our family and ourselves.
This is exactly one year pasted but I felt like it just happened. Vanessa, you are being missed. May you rest in peace.
Chad Kyper
September 10, 2002
Here at Albert Gallatain Highschool. Around Fairchance PA. We are doing a Memorial.. And I picked you, For my person. =] God bless.
Pete Dollard
August 27, 2002
I never met Vanessa but I lost my young brother at Cantor also.She looks so beautiful to me.I hope they both are up there,laughing at me writing this.To her family,get strong and stay strong.God must know our pain.
Ivan Silva
August 13, 2002
This is the second message I write. The first message was about a week after the attack, somewhere in Cantor's website. I still believe that God sent her for a reason and I'm greatful to know I met her. It was just for an hour or so but it really made a difference in my life. I used to work in the South Tower of the WTC and we met in the train heading towards NY about a week before the tragedy. Vanessa suggested I should take a different route towards the towers which I started doing the next day. It save me about 15 minutes of commmuting time. This small gift I received form her could have changed my destiny. Since that day I arrived about two blocks away form the towers. Originally I used to get off the subway under the towers. I'll never know what could have happened if I didn't met her but i'm sure it was meant for a reason. Thanks Vanessa, God bless you....
PoLiang
July 6, 2002
My sister, Vanessa, I miss you so much!
I still remember your smile and your encourage. Every time when I look up the sky, I know you are watching me! Whole the world, every member of our family misses you!
Angie Campbell
June 9, 2002
May you rest in peace forever more!
May 23, 2002
MAY THE BEAUTIFUL SOUL OF SSU-HUI (VANESSA) WEN AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE AMEN.
May 23, 2002
MAY THE BEAUTIFUL SOUL OF SSU-HUI (VANESSA) WEN THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE AMEN.
Didi
March 11, 2002
Vanessa,
I remember the first time i saw you was on summer 2001; I always want to be friend with you, but i dont have chance to talk to you. I was soo shark when i heard the news..i just can not believe, you were in world trade center.
All i know for sure is GOD will take care of you.
Karen Chang
March 11, 2002
To all of Venessa's friends and family.
Today is totally a half year since 911. I really wish I can keep in touch with everyone of you.
Please contact me... write me a mail a note.
(Even you have nothing related to Venessa. )
I will be waiting for your mail.
Thank You,
Karen Chang
Karen Chang
February 7, 2002
Venessa,
I've been talking to you for many times in my hearts. Sometimes I cry, sometimes I blame, sometimes I feel so much hate. I wish I can just see you once more, to spend more time with you and I promise you that I'll defintely "treat" you The Phanton Of The Operah broadway show.
That day, when you and Daisy were talking about Phanton, you were trying so hard to make her go see it, she didn't like it, at that moment, I was so supprised by your sensitivity and passion about it. I was impressed.
.....sigh*
I will never forget last years' July 4th. Jack(he lied to you actually, Jack's real name is Jen Ren), Daisy,Ms. Teacher and I were sitting on the ground (under that bridge remember?) waiting for fire work, and we were playing "heart attack". We all went crazy, we were yelling, screaming so loud!! haa.. haa.. and everyone else under that bridge were all laughing at us. And we just wouldn't care. You were so happy that day, eventhough I was a little bit mad at you for some other reasons.. i can't remember now..
I miss you, Venessa.
Do you know You and I are so different?
You always dressed like really "open-minded girl" but you really are not! You are a truely triditional Chinese girl. I never say this to you before. There was once I felt so envous of you... of your courage, of your confidence for loving someone. I was in your room that time, we were talking about Rossle, your Mr. Leo, I said "it is not going to work. He is living in some other state, so far away, and you are living in New York, and he doesn't like you that much, come on this is just not going to work." but you said to me " no! I love Russol! I will make him like me.. I am losing my weight for him.. I know He is the one for me, and I will merry him. Only him." I looked at you, I know you were not kidding and I know... for this! You win me.
Venessa, I have so much more to say to you... I know you like candles, after I move out, I will light up one for you everyday.... everyday.... =)
Peter Gray
February 3, 2002
My heart breaks when I think of a girl like Ssu-Hui cut down so brutally with her life in front of her. Though I will never know her, I feel sure that the US is a better place because she was here, and I shall pray that Ssu-Hui knows only eternal peace from now on.
Michael Ryan
January 10, 2002
I have never met Vanessa; I know so little about her, only what I've read, here and there. I saw her face, her smile, on CNN a few times in the week after the attacks, and every time, I was reminded of so many people close to me--young Asian women, professionals. Vanessa came to represent all those people to me, and I found myself grieving for her as if she'd been my friend. In reading about her, I realize with every word that I'll never know her; she will never know me. I feel like I lost someone, and Vanessa is, for me, representative of all those precious lives taken away from all of us on September 11. I pray for her family, for their peace, and for Vanessa, that she might know that she touched a life she never encountered in life. I will remember her name, and her face, for the rest of my own life.
December 12, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS YOU SSU HUI (VANESSA)
WEN AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.GOD
BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD
BLESS AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Teresa Jahn
December 2, 2001
I am very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Vanessa's beautiful smile with us. Our hearts are with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
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