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Carl Bedigian Obituary
Sometimes, Carl J. Bedigian did not seem real to the woman who had been his wife for less than a year. A firefighter with Engine 214 in Brooklyn, he once donated his bone marrow to a 4-year-old boy in Europe he had never met, Michele Bedigian said.
He had a "magical" smile, and "a beautiful way of making people comfortable around him," she said. "Sometimes I think he's an angel. Sometimes I think he wasn't really a person."
In 1998, Mr. Bedigian fell ill with a rare condition that paralyzed him, but he defied the odds and walked again within weeks out of the sheer power of his will, Mrs. Bedigian said. The experience made the couple live every day as if it were their last. They traveled, they planned a family. And Mr. Bedigian, 35, stayed committed to the Fire Department and had "a constant ambition to do more to help people," she said.
Mr. Bedigian was buried Nov. 5. "That was Carl's calling," his 31-year-old widow said of his life as a fireman. "As painful as it is, I'm incredibly proud of him."
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Marianne Ryan
September 12, 2024
Carl,
Can't believe it's been 23 years, since God called you home. Heartbroken forever, rest in peace
Marianne
Tony & Dr. Amir Myers & Sita
September 11, 2024
Carl, You was set for your Doctor appointment on that date....with Dr. Sita in Brooklyn. When we heard, we had to close the office and be there for your mom. We think about you and miss you.
Cindy Roe
September 1, 2021
Remembering Carl on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
September 11, 2020
Remembered and your life celebrated. Thank you for your service, your courage, and your sacrifice. May God bless your loved ones with eternal peace and comfort
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Steven and Michelle Diaz
September 10, 2019
We think about you and miss you all the time.
The Kindred Family
November 7, 2018
Sending our deep sympathy to your family. With each new day may God continue to give the help needed. Carl touched many lives and will always be remembered for his giving spirit.
Kimberly Piper
September 13, 2017
On September 9,2017, I participated in the first Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk in Cape Girardeau, MO. I was honored to wear the badge of FF Carl Bedigian. On September 11, I took his badge with me to "The Avenue of Flags" displayed at our local county park in rememberance of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Del Newberry
July 7, 2017
I pray a special blessing today for Carl's friends and family as I pause to say a prayer for you today in remembrance of his service to our country. Much love from Texas
Rusty Gipson
September 13, 2016
I was honored to participate and climb the memorial stair climb held in Florence, AL on 9-11-2016.
I walked in memory of Carl and several other brave firefighters. I thank you for the sacrifice you gave.
May GOD continue to bless your family and the men and women of the FDNY.
Rusty Gipson
Asst. Fire Marshal
Huntsville Fire -Rescue
Huntsville,AL
Denise
September 10, 2016
Tomorrow September 11, 2016 I will take part in a run/walk in my city. I will proudly wear my race bib has Carl John Bedigian name on it. Wanted Carl's friends and family to know We will never forget
September 10, 2016
Diane McLee-Sharkey
September 10, 2016
A True Hero who will never to be forgotten RIP Carl
March 27, 2016
So so sorry. Just been to new york and saw this beautifuls man name . we live near newcastle england and our name is bedigan of armenian descent. We hope there is a link rest in peace. Xx love to his wife
John McCusker
September 10, 2015
I remember Carl, especially growing up around him, and his brother Joe; seems like yesterday we were throwing a football around the streets of Brooklyn, along with Brian and Lewis. He was always a great 'kid' and really made something of himself. Yes, I wish he was still around, as there would be no telling of what great deeds he would be still doing to this day. He did die heroically, and each year at my school, Atlanta International, I share his photo and story with faculty, staff and students, as we lower the flag to half staff. To this day he is still inspiring others.
Leslie E
September 11, 2014
Always in our hearts Carl!! I share tales with Justin of the laughter we all shared and the bravery in your final act to make the world a better place. Loved and never ever forgotten.
Shaun Summers
October 21, 2013
I took a trip over to the US a couple of years ago and photographed the shrine. Carl's name was on the photo and I just looked him up. What a remarkable hero, hope the family are moving on knowing the great sacrifice he made and to Carl rest in peace.
Carol Lapina-Richardson
September 11, 2013
As I have done for the past 12 years I just watched the 9/11 Memorial Tribute. I will never forget you and the smile that lit up the world. I miss you and love you. You were a very special person. God Bless You in Heaven
Love,
Your Cousin Carol
Linda St. Onge
September 11, 2013
CARL, We will NEVER forget, Ever.
Clayton Kovats
April 27, 2013
I climbed for Carl at FDIC two years in a row. His story is amazing.
I'll climb for you again next year.
Barbara Boam
January 27, 2013
I walked a mile for you (mile #157) on 1/27/13 as a dedication to your life
Denver Stair Climb (9/11/12)
Nic Hilgendorf
September 27, 2012
On 9/11 I climbed 110 stories in Denver to remember Lt. Bedigian and to remember the 343. Carl's picture has been on my helmet since so I can remember my fallen Brother who gave all.
Stay low and never forget the 343.
Linda St. Onge
September 11, 2012
Dearest Carl: Another year gone by, but yet you have NEVER been forgotten. May your bright sunshiny smile always look down on us and know that you are missed from the bottom of my heart..... GOD BLESS
brandy cobia
September 11, 2012
this is for you carl bedigan. you were a wonderful person and i'm proud to call you family. even though i didn't know you i'm lighting this candle for you. god bless you and your family.
me
brandy cobia
September 11, 2012
hi my name is brandy cobia formerly johnston. carl was my third cousin. i found out two months after 9/11. i'm so sorry for his family. please accept my sincerest sympathies.
marianne kiefner
September 11, 2012
Mrs. Bedigian, robert & joe
All of you are always thought of not only today but everyday of the year.
Carl was a true friend...mrs. bedigian, you raised a true gentlemen.
Carl, love you & miss you....watch over me and your "classmates of 1980" from st. Cecilias
Love you
<3
September 11, 2012
To Dolores, Joe, and Robert: Every year I watch the memorial on TV, unfortunately I have Jury Duty and will miss it today. When they call Carls name and flash his picture, I see that beautiful smile and it brings me back to that horrific day. I will always love and miss Carl, there was no one like him. His smile haunts me. I know you will be with supportive people today and that's the important thing. I will always love him and all of you for what you are, strong and loving mother and brothers. May God Bless you all and Carl in Heaven.
Your loving Cousin
Carol
September 10, 2012
Everything about Carl was remarkable and the thought of how many lives he touched that he never even knew is something he would have smiled a humble smile about. We miss you Carl and the memories are just as strong as they have remained over the years.The laughs were many and your thought of often...Forever in our hearts, Leslie and the lil man you never got the chance to meet.
Neil Baggett
September 9, 2012
I do not know Lt. Bedigian. I have read that he was an extraordinary man, and he is missed by many. Yesterday, I climbed 112 flights of stairs in his memory at a 9/11 memorial stair climb in Nashville. I thought of Lt. Bedigian often as I climbed; his photo was around my neck. It was my honor and I will never forget his name as long as I live.
January 10, 2012
To The Family,
A man who would donate his bone marrow to someone he didn't know no doubt is a remarkable person. Secondly, he risked his life, trying to save others in being a Fireman. Well, I never had the privilege of knowing Mr. Bedigian, but in reading the obituary any person could see that he was simply a " good person." I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Please accept my deepest expression of sympathy.
Sincerely,
Mr. Terry of NC
Roseann Fornito
December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas in Heaven.
Love, The Fornito Family
Linda St onge
December 23, 2011
Merry Christmas Carl
Laurie Roche McCarthy
December 22, 2011
Merry Christmas Carl
Estella Abeyta
September 11, 2011
I walked in honor of you today in Redrocks Colorado today. I wore a sticker with your picture and your name proudly! Estella Abeyta
Thomas Burns, 3rd.
September 11, 2011
Carl, you will never be forgotten. Thank you for your great sacrifice.
September 11, 2011
I can't believe it's 10 years since I saw you, it still feels like yesterday when we lost you. Ben Laden is dead so rest in peace and remember we all love and miss you.
Your Cousin Carol
Lisa Richardson-Pagillo
September 11, 2011
Thinking of you today and always...forever in our hearts....
Linda St. Onge
September 10, 2011
Dear Carl: It's been 10 years...... 10 years since you've been gone. Words cannot express the loss we all feel and the loss of your wonderful smile. Life is good, but it would have been better with you in it..... may GOD bless you always and remember.... YOU will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.... May GOD keep you in his glory always and forever.... Love, Linda.
carole vintis
September 10, 2011
Forever Remembered!
carole vintis
September 10, 2011
Thinking of you Carl today and how you sacrificed yourself that day! God bless Your family... Love Carole
Mike & Roe Fornito
September 10, 2011
You will forever be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your wonderful mom, your brothers Joey and Rob on this 10th anniversary.
marianne ryan
September 10, 2011
i am so lucky to have called carl and wonderful friend and classmate at st. cecilia's. carl when we had our 30 year reunion from elementary school last year, you were a part of us that day. danny o had gotten a desk and put your picture on it so we were able to keep your memory with us on that day.
Leslie and Justin
September 10, 2011
Carl..you are always a thought and smile away- Every memory brings you to life in our hearts. Justin never met you but knows there is a special Angel up in the clouds watching over us. With love in our hearts...Leslie and Justin
Tommy Blazsek
September 9, 2011
Thinking of your family, and never forgetting Carl, with love and respect Tommy Blazsek(Sue Beik' s nephew)
April 13, 2011
never forgotten.r i p love
Leslie Elsner
September 11, 2010
Carl- It is still so hard to believe that weeks after we spent the night celebrating the return from your pre anniversary trip that you disappeared from this earth. You filled our lives with so much laughter and every memory brings a smile to our faces. I know when I look toward the clouds, there is an angel looking down. Forever in our hearts.... Leslie and Justin whom you never got to meet but will surely know what a hero you were.
Eric Terry
February 21, 2010
I too was in Kessler rehabilitation Center with Carl in 1998. We even became good friends after your stay. I will always be glad for the time that God had given us together as friends.
With Love and Peace,
Eric
September 14, 2009
Dear Carl,
You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Thanks for the memories
God Bless you
Evelyn & Rich
bruce culver
September 12, 2009
Carl and I were in kessler rehabilitation together in 1998 after he was stricken with a rare disease. He overcame it and went back to what he loved. He helped me overcome my injury's and encouraged me by just being there. We talked about Jesus, wheeled ourselves outside to watch the wild turkeys and became friends. I will never forget you Carl and your kind and beautiful spirit, I know we will meet again and in the mean time keep watch.
Love you
carol lapina-richardson
September 11, 2009
My darling cousin, another year has passed and it seems like yesterday we lost you. I love you and miss you but know your in a better place. You are always on my mind and will forever be in my heart. You are My Hero.
Halle Bannister
September 11, 2009
September 11, 2009
Mr. Carl Bedigian
WTC-Ground Zero
Vesey Liberty-Church West Sts.
New York, New York 10038
Dear Mr. Bedigian:
I believe a hero is someone who puts the needs of others before their own. I want to thank you for being a hero on September 11, 2001. You put the needs of the victims ahead of yourself by helping victims of the Twin Tower attack get to safety. You helped save innocent people during their time of need. Because of your actions, you are a true hero.
Your wife Michele misses you so much and I would’ve loved to meet you. I read that you seemed to light up a room and would always make people feel comfortable around you. I wonder what it was like working on Engine 214. Everyone who loved you knew you loved your job.
We will always remember your service to our country. Though you had no way of knowing what would happen that day, you will never be forgotten. Every patriot day we will remember you and the other heroes September 11.
Again, thank you for your service.
Sincerely,
Halle Bannister
Katie Winner
September 11, 2009
September 11, 2009
Mr. Carl J. Bedigian
123 West Ave.
New York, New York 12345
Dear Mr. Carl J. Bedigian,
In the dictionary it says a hero is a legendary figure of great strength and ability. A man admired for his achievements and qualities. I think a hero is someone who can make a difference, and on September 11 you did. So I want to thank you for being a hero. You put your life on the line for our country.
Not only do I thank you so does everyone else. I know your wife Michele and family miss you but they look up to you. They think you are the bravest person they know. And today they are praying for and thinking about you. Not only were you a hero on September 11 you were also a hero when you put your life at risk and gave your bone marrow to a kid you did not know.
We will always remember you. You did not know what was going to happen the day at the world trade center but you saved lives anyways. You did what nobody else could and we all thank you.
Thank you for your service.
Sincerely,
Katie Winner
September 11, 2009
Dear Carl:
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family today remembering you. Never to be forgotten.
Michael & Roseann Fornito and Family
August 31, 2009
Dear Carl
Happy Birthday in Heaven,
You will always be in out thoughts and prayers,
God Bless
Evelyn & Rich
Linda St. Onge
August 31, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARL!!!!!!!!!! I'M SURE PAPI, ABUELA, AND ABUELO ARE THROWING YOU A BIG PARTY AND ABUELA IS MAKING "ARROZ CON GANDULES" AND "CARNE GUISA" FOR EVERYONE.
GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!!!!
Bettie Bale
August 28, 2009
Here at my place of employment each employee was given a photo and memorial page of someone we lost September 11. I get mine out every year on September 1 and Carl's photo will be displayed until after the 11th.
veronica roberts
February 26, 2009
I just want to say I think about you often and your family. I look at your picture everyday and say hello.
RIP The Nuthouse Five,
You will never be forgotten.
Love Veronica Roberts, Mother of FF Michael Roberts, Eng 214
Carol Lapina-Richardson
December 30, 2008
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in Heaven. I love you and miss you very much. Your MY HERO!!!!!
Love your cousin Carol
Marianne Ryan
December 29, 2008
Dear Carl:
I still cannot believe that you are gone. I remember Carl from going through St. Cecilia's in Greenpoint, Brooklyn 1st - 8th grades with him. He was one of the quiet boys. He was just so nice. I feel for your family. I know that you would not believe it but my father is gone 2 years. If my mother had it in Greenpoint, I know if you were still here with us that you would have been there for my father. We lost one of the good guys in this world, Carl and that was you. You never had a mean bone in your body. Your probably laughing with my father now. Rest in peace,
love,
marianne Ryan (kiefner)
Lisa Richardson-Pagillo
September 21, 2008
Dear Carl,
Today I was contacted by a firefighter in Loveland Colorado. On 9-11-08 he and 342 fellow firefighters climbed 110 stories in memory of all the brave men who perished that horrible day. In his pocket was a photo of you. Every year on September 11th your memory will be kept alive and he will climb 110 stories in your honor with his full gear. We are so proud of you and we miss you. Thank you Scott for contacting me and allowing me to share this with our family.
J N
September 12, 2008
Hello Carl!
Hope you are in heavan now!
Thank-You for helping all those during the 9/11 attack!
You are like a role model to some people who gave their lives for
helping others!
Sincerely,
JN
Joan Jaskot (Bolan)
September 12, 2008
I grew up with Carl. In fact, I sat behind him in St. Cecilia's school for eight years.... I hung out with him and his best friend growing up (Sal). Carl and I had some things in common. We both lost our father's at a young age. We both had many brothers. As we grew older and went to different schools, we obviously didn't see much of each other. Every once in awhile he would drive past my house on the way home. He always pulled over, got out of the car and gave me a big hello and a smile as if he was thrilled to see me. He had a certain quality about him... He really did care and really was happy to see an old friend... I think of him and his family often. He was a true hero and there is no doubt where he sits today.... God Bless Carl, his wife and his family.
September 8, 2008
Dear Carl,
This September 11, 2008 will be the 7th Anniversary of when you were taken away from our world. However, they took you from us, but we still have all of the memories which cannot be taken away or erase from our hearts.
Jayden's memories of you grow stronger and stronger; he is the first at a family get together to say grace and he will always start off by mentioning his Tio Carl. You must be proud of him as you watch and protect your godchild/nephew from the heavens above.
The day before my birthday we saw a double rainbow, and sure enough he said, one rainbow is little grandma and the other is Tio Carl, as we watched the rainbow grow brighter, he said "they are saying Happy Birthday to you Grandma". I do believe that you and mom spoke to me that day. Oh how happy this made me.
Jayden now has a baby brother who will some day also know about his Tio Carl.
God bless you,
Evelyn and Richard
January 3, 2008
Dear Carl,
Another year starts and we hold on tight to your memories.
Your godson and nephew is doing well, he seems to remember you as if it was just yesterday you left us (he was only three months when you last held him). When ever the family gets together he will always include his special blessing for Tio Carl. We know that you are watching over him as one of his special Angels.
Kisses and hugs for Little grandma for I know she is with you in Heaven.
God bless
Evelyn & Rich
carol lapina-richardson
September 11, 2007
My Dearest Carl, I thought time would make it easier but it really hasn't! I miss that vibrant personality and beautiful smile. I know your in a better place but loosing you has left an empty hole in all our hearts. I spoke to your Mother today, we will never forget you. We all miss and love you!!
God Bless you,
Your cousin Carol
Linda St. Onge
September 11, 2007
To All Those Who Loved Carl, It has been 6 years since Carl went to the live with GOD. The friends and family left behind have and will always miss him and will never forget. Blessed be forever, Love Linda and Gina.
September 11, 2007
Six years ago I put on a wrist bracelet to remember Carl John Bedigian. I have a son named Carl that I would miss terribly if he were gone. I know your family misses you so much. I hope it helps them to know your sacrifice is remembered. I placed the bracelet on my wrist this morning and lifted up your memory and your family to God. Sincerely, A Mother
Lisa Pagillo
September 11, 2007
6 years already...seems like just yesterday. Thinking of you today and always...God Bless You.
With Love From,
Lisa
The Fornito's
September 11, 2007
Dear Carl, Deloris, Rob, & Joey, just wanted to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers on this 6th anniversary.
September 10, 2007
Dear Carl,
It has been 6 years since you were taken away from us and our world changed in a less than a second.
All we have now are the memories. And the joy that you brought to our lives for so many years.
May God Bless you and all the others who enter the Kingdom of Heaven on that dreadful day.
Thank you for being a special part of our world. You will always be in my heart and soul.
God Bless
Evelyn & Rich
The Fornito's
September 1, 2007
Happy Birthday.
Linda St. Onge
August 31, 2007
Dear Carl:
Have a very Happy Birthday!!! I'm sure Abuela and Papi will have a big bash for you. Love always,
Doug Abraham
August 30, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
August 17, 2007
Dear Carl,
Was glad to see that your site was visited recently. It good to see that we still have people who hold 9/11 close to their hearts.
It will be 6 years soon, but it seems like yesterday. We miss you but we do have those wonderful memories which you shared with my family. Days that were filled with laugher and joy.
God bless,
Evelyn & Rich
PS - Please give X&O to little grandma (as Jayden would say)- and Happy Birthday to grandpa's in Heaven today.
Ernie & Michele Ramirez
August 8, 2007
Dear Carl,
I have been trying to send you a note for a while. We visited your Mom this past December and she is doing well. Though we didn't know you, we have learned of you and your wonderful spirit through your Family. May God Bless you and your Family forever. Ernie Ramirez (L.A.Co.F.D.)
July 3, 2007
Dear Carl,
You are always in our heart, thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Evelyn & RIch
June 15, 2007
Dear Carl,
Just a note to tell you that a day does not pass without us thinking of you.
Keep my mom close to you and watch over her as the special angel that you are. Tell her I miss her and that someday we will be together.
God Bless you Carl
Dorothea Bedigian
April 18, 2007
Dear Carl,
You, your mother and brothers are daily in my thoughts
Love,
Dorothea
February 14, 2007
Dear Carl
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this Valentines Day.
In my heart I know that my mom is with you, please give her a hug and hold her within your wings.
May the lord bless you and all of those who left us on 9/11
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOOXOOXOXOXOOXOXOOXOOXO
Evelyn & Rich
February 6, 2007
My dear Carl,
It has been a while since i last wrote to you.
I know in my heart that you have taken mom under your wing and that she is at peace. If it is possible, give her hugs and kisses for me.
We miss you but the memory of your laughter makes us smile.
May the lord be with you, always in our hearts.
Evelyn & Rich,
December 30, 2006
Dear Carl
As you must know by now Mom is with you and those she loved during her days on earth. Take care of her for me (which I know you and the other angels will do),
God Bless
Evelyn
December 23, 2006
Dear Carl
Christmas day is almost here, and we will wish friends and family lots of love and happiness on this special day. But while we do, our hearts are heavy in missing you on your favorite day of the year. You will be in our prayers and hearts (as always).
Mom is still here with us, but her time is near. I find comfort knowing that you and those she loved and have left us will be there to greet her and guide her home. I love you Carl.
Will visit your resting place today.
Evelyn
Evelyn
December 5, 2006
Dear Carl,
As always I am thinking of you, Christmas will soon be here and as we all know this was your time of the year.
Soon you will be meeting Mom, for she is not well. I know that you will hold her hand as she enters the gates of Heaven.
We miss you very much and will love you forever.
October 13, 2006
Dear Carl,
I just read the last entry made under this site, it is nice to see that people still remember those lost on 9-11.
We miss you and think of you 24/7. God Bless you my love until we met again.
Evelyn & Rich
Kristine
October 12, 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 12, 2006
Dear Carl,
I write to you on the 12th of September, because I just could not find my way to my computer to share some thoughts with you on the 11th.
We have carried an opened wound in our hearts for the past 5 years, but somehow, this 5th anniversay seem as if that auful day you were taken from us had just happened.
A day does not go by that we do not speak or think of you. You are always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
I believe that you are in a beautiful place, filled with bright colors and no fear, a place with green mountains and warm summer days (days that we often spoke about). I pray that I will be able to share that special place with you someday.
This weekend we joined Michele for a special ceremony to honor the memory of the 343 Firefighters who joined the "Heaven's FDNY" led by Father Judge.
On 9-11 we joined Michele at your home away from home "The Nuthouse" for a prayer service held in memory of the men from 214/111 who left us that day when trying to save others.
We visited your resting place, to spend some private moments with you. Michele held Jayden as he kneeled before you with his hand held in prayer. Did you notice how when we left instead of knelling on two knees,he kneeled only on one knee and said his departing prayer? I asked him why he only used one knee to say his goodby prayers,he said that God had showen him that you start your prayers with two knees then you end with one knee. You would be so proud of your Godson/nephew. Someday he will share the stories your wife and her family have shared with him about his Tio Carl and the wonderful memories you have left us with.
I hope see you in my dreams for now.
Until we met again,
God Bless you, rest in peace
Evelyn & Rich
Lisa Richardson-Pagillo
September 11, 2006
I remember summer bbq's at our house in Bohemia, I would get so excited when mom would say you and Lynn were coming. You were always my favorite probably because you picked on me so much! I spent the night of 9/11 calling your cell phone in hopes you would pick up the phone, but you didnt and five years later I still hope.
We miss you very much and we love you very much. I know your looking down on all of us and you don't want us to be sad, but we are. Today Im thinking of you, not with sadness or anger but with happiness and joy because that's how I remember you, always smiling and always happy.
Save some hotdogs & hamburgers for me up there, I will see you someday.
With love from,
Lisa
The Fornito's
September 11, 2006
Dear Carl, Delores Joey, Rob, and family, you are all in our thoughts today and always. We shall never forget.
Mark Portz
September 11, 2006
My wife and I were lucky enough to have met Carl when we were vacationing in Aruba in June of 1999.He was esctatic to be there and proceeded to tell me he was planning to propose to his fiance,Michele. The only catch was, he planned it without her knowing and she was only given a DVD recording to fly down and meet him in Aruba with instructions on where to meet. Need less to say, the plan worked to perfection and they were engaged. I enjoyed the time I had with him that week,discussing family, business and just laughs. God Bless you Carl, Your spirit will forever live in my families hearts.
Rise Shifra Shamansky
September 11, 2006
Dear Carl, it's so difficult to believe that five years have passed. I still remember the shock and disbelief I felt when Johnny called, to let me know that you'd responded to the call and were missing at Ground Zero. I remember that strange mixture of sadness and relief, of thanksgiving and grief, when he called again to tell me you were found. And seeing your mother and brothers at the funeral home. But like so many others, I also remember your smile, the way you were always so willing to help your neighbors. You installed my ceiling fan! And all those times you helped me carry heavy packages upstairs... You will always be loved, and missed. With love and enduring gratitude for all you've done, from your former neighbor on Engert Avenue.
Linda St. Onge
September 11, 2006
Dearest Carl: My husband cried for you last night. He never met you but I speak of you so often that he feels he knew you. Gina asked me all sorts of questions like "Why did GOD take Carl away?" Wow - what could I say to that. I told her that GOD loved you so much that he wanted you to be with him so that he can see your wonderful smile and smile back too. She didn't believe me but she shrugged and we silently wept together. We were watching a documentary on Firemen last night and at the end there were pictures of all those who perished on that awful day. I scanned the T.V. while the pictures appeared and then there it was "your picture" and I could not contain the loss of you. I cried and cried and so my husband too cried for you. I told him you were a wonderful man, a gentle person, a true soul who always wore a smile on his face and that you were always happy. Carl, I know that it might seem that I'm rambling on here but I am at a loss for words. Today is such a sad day because it serves as a reminder that you were taken from those you loved and those who loved you back. All I can say Carl is that "YOU WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN" When someone was as good a person as you and such a caring person, so much so as to become a Fireman knowing that your life is in danger on a daily basis, NO ONE WILL EVER FORGET. YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND CARL. I MISS YOU AND SO DOES GINA AND SHE THINKS OF YOU ALOT. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER CARL AND I KNOW THAT YOU LOOK DOWN UPON THIS EARTH WITH SADNESS BECAUSE YOU ARE IN SUCH A BETTER PLACE ---WITH GOD. Please say hello to Papi for me if you would and Abuelo. Tell them I miss them and always remember that we miss you very much.
Love Linda, Gina and Family
Andrew Cruz
September 11, 2006
I know you are with us all during this tough day and I just wanted to take a moment to let you know I miss you and that you still inspire me each day when I see your smiling face. Words can't really say it all but just know that you are loved and greatly missed. Give Dad a hug up there for me. Until we meet again my friend.
Carol Lapina-Richardson
September 11, 2006
To my Dear Cousin Carl,
I cannot beleive it has been 5 years since you left us, it feels like yesterday. I miss you, your smile, that wonderful personality that brought joy to everyone who came in touch with you. I will never forget you. You will always have a special place in my heart! Until we meet again,with all my love!
Jesse Lefebure
September 11, 2006
Dear Carl John Bedigian,
i know what you did and it was very brave i think that that it is a very rare thing that you find in this world. i belive that you were a very respectable man. i havnt met you but i feel like i do.
September 6, 2006
Dear Carl,
Well you godson started school yesterday, how sweet was that.
Michele, Rich and I (and I am sure you were also there with us),met Jayen and his wonderful parents at the entrace of the school. We took lots of pictures (of course)and sent him off for his first day.
We went over to hear all his stories last night, and boy did he have alot to tell, about his teacher, new friend, the Shea Stadium sign in the gym and his locker (to be used for his towel).
That was only the first day, lets see what happens by the end of the week.
Will love you forever,
E&R
The Fornito's
September 3, 2006
Hi Carl, Happy Belated Birthday. Alot going on here but I didn't forget and I spoke to Rob.Wish we could have thrown you a big 40th but I am sure they gave you a good one up in Heaven. Rest in Peace.
Karen
September 3, 2006
When I joined the blogger tribute to the victims of 9/11 (The 2996), I wasn't sure what to expect. How could I possibly write a tribute for someone I never met, never would get to meet.
When I found this memorial and began reading the messages left here, I realized that he was no longer a stranger to me. He became a real person, a real hero to me.
I am still hoping to find more information about this amazing man before the fifth anniversary tribute is posted. If you would like to share any stories about Carl with me, I would be very grateful.
Linda St. Onge
August 31, 2006
Dear Carl:
HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY!!! THE HEAVENS MUST BE LIT UP WITH BRIGHT LIGHTS IN CELEBRATION OF YOUR SPECIAL DAY!!!
LOVE ALWAYS, LINDA AND GINA (AND FAMILY)
Evelyn & Rich
August 30, 2006
Dear Carl
Well here I am again, with tears in my eys and so much pain in my heart as I write this Birthday Wish.
Tomorrow, would had been the BIG 40 for you, I cannot beleive you would have been 40.
I am lost for words, and can only say "May your Birthday in Heaven be full of light, peace and enteral love"
One thing I can tell you is that you will always have enternal love, from those you left behind.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARL,
Until we met again,
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