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Nothingness
September 12, 2024
Im sorry this happend.
Clarisse Andrus
September 11, 2024
Heinz was a wonderful colleague. I worked for Aon in Detroit and he met with us in Detroit just a few months before 9/11. I had planned to travel to NYC that summer and Heinz offered to give me a tour of the WTC. My plans changed and I didn’t get that opportunity. Everyone in Detroit who worked with Heinz thought he was an amazing young man. I found this recollection regarding Heinz in an article from a survivor: “Heinz Ackerman, last seen helping wounded in the tower lobby. “ We remember
Andrea Plessow
September 11, 2024
Unvergessen bist Du, lieber Heinz. Wir waren Schulfreunde. Ruhe in Frieden.
ROXANNE CICCOZZI
March 9, 2024
I WAS A SAD DAY IN NEW YORK CITY ON SEPTEMBER 11 2001
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Jonathan Burkan
September 11, 2021
You were a great neighbor and friend. I enjoyed my runs with you. I won't ever forget you.
Julia Smethurst
September 10, 2021
Never, ever forgotten. I miss you dear Heinrich! It was an honour to know you. God bless your sister Andrea and little Maria.....I’m thinking about them and all who lost their lives that day. R.I.P
Never forget 9/11
Michael Raymond Habermann
September 10, 2021
Even 20 years later, I still cant believe that this happened. Shine a light for Heinrich!
Birgit
September 9, 2021
Ich habe Heinz leider nicht mehr kennengelernt. Zwei Wochen vor 9/11 hatte ich ihn am Telefon. Er war gerade in sein Büro gekommen im WTC. Eigentlich wollte er eine Kollegin sprechen, die aber im Urlaub war und so hat er mit mir telefoniert und hat mir die fantastische Aussicht aus seinem Büro geschildert. Ich werde dieses Telefonat nicht vergessen und ich denke oft an das Gespräch.
Clarisse Andrus
September 6, 2021
Heinz worked with us at Aon in Detroit the summer of 2001 and visited our office. It was a pleasure working with him and I was looking forward to visiting NYC one day and Heinz had promised me a tour of the WTC. He was such a friendly and smart young man. You will always be remembered Heinz.
Cindy Roe
August 30, 2021
Remembering Heinrich on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Michael Raymond Habermann
September 15, 2020
Again and again, every year around 9/11 my thoughts go back to the time, when Heinrich was part of the team of Aon in Munich and I still cant believe that his soul is in another dimension.
We did not and we will not forget you.
Rest in Peace!
Michael
Julia Smethurst
August 7, 2020
Thinking of you Heinz...every time the summer nears September..there's a crispness in the air that immediately reminds me of that horrific day on September 11th and you. I often remember being so helpless to do anything to make sure you'd get out of the tower..and when it fell, something inside me died with you. But I often think about you and your kindness, the times we spent watching the stars at night in Marina del Rey, California...reminding me that within the grief of your loss...a very big part of you lives within my heart. You're never forgotten. Julia
Brigitte H.
April 14, 2020
Hallo Heinrich. Ich denke oft an Dich. Du bist für immer in meinem Herzen.
Marge Ackerman/Smith
September 10, 2019
Thinking of you today, and keeping you in my prayers.
Katja Russ-Urban
August 8, 2019
Lieber Heinz, unsere Wege kreuzten sich 1998 vor Joeys Pizza in NYC und nach einer sehr netten Unterhaltung in strömenden Regen, hielten wir Kontakt per email und haben wir uns immer wieder in New York getroffen, wenn ich dort war. Als das Grauen 2001 passierte, habe ich sofort an Dich gedacht und versucht, Dich per email und Telefon zu kontaktieren, in der Hoffnung, dass Du bereits nach Deutschland zurückgekehrt seiest. Dann las ich, dass Du unter den Opfern des 9/11 warst und eine Ahnung wurde schreckliche Tatsache.
Hein, Du bist und bleibst unvergessen! Diese Einträge hier zeigen, dass Du einen groen Fussabdruck im Leben vieler Menschen hinterlassen hast und wegen Deiner liebenswerten, lustigen Art viele Freunde hattest.
Als ich vor zwei Jahre mit meiner Tochter in New York war, haben wir Deinen Namen im Memorial gesucht, um Dir dort unsere Ehre zu erweisen. Auch dieses Jahr werden wir Dich dort besuchen. Möge Deine Seele Frieden gefunden haben, so wie die Deiner lieben Familie, die über Deinen Verlust niemals hinwegkommen wird.
Ich denke oft an Dich,
Katja Russ-Urban
( Bonn/Offenbach am Main)
Julia Smethurst
July 12, 2019
Thinking of you in Paris today. Im going to Chopins resting place....we always chatted about my piano playing, Im finally learning Chopins Ballade in G Minor! I hope youll be listening when I finally play it. Jules
July 11, 2019
RIP buddy.
Julia Smethurst
March 28, 2019
Im just missing you Heinrich....I often think about our get togethers, conversations, our walks on the beach at night in California...youre never forgotten. Jules
Michaela Mathy-Johnson
September 12, 2018
Ich durfte Heinz kurz in München als Kollegen Aon kennenlernen, er war gerade Vater geworden. Das Kind ist wohl ungefähr so alt wie meine Tochter. Immer am 11. September denke ich an die verstorbenen Aon Kollegen. Es tut weh. Aber keiner wird vergessen sein. Rest in Peace
Michaela Mathy-Johnson
September 11, 2017
Heinz was scheduled to run in the NYC Marathon in November, 2001. He and I spoke of it on September 10 - my last conversation with Heinz. I have run several marathons since, always keeping Heinz' name in mind as I run. May he never be forgotten by friends, family, loved ones.
Frank Vogel
September 11, 2017
Tja lieber Heinz, immer an diesem Tag denke ich an Dich. Ich hoffe Du bist an einem besseren Ort da oben mit besseren Menschen.
December 4, 2016
Rest in Peace Heinrich, God Bless Your Family and Friends.
Clarisse Andrus
September 14, 2016
You will not be forgotten Heinz.
September 12, 2016
I will keep you in my prayers.And if you are in purgatory I will pray that you go to Heaven really soon.
Love, Gianna Torres age 9
Lu'Kendra Moss
September 12, 2016
RestInHeaven Heinrich B. Ackermann May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow - AON WOODLANDS
September 11, 2016
We will never forget. Rest in peace.
Barbara Clayton
September 11, 2015
Fourteen years later... and it still makes no sense. Heinz was and always will be special. He will always be missed.
Andrea Plessow
September 11, 2015
Lieber Heinz, unvergessen bist Du. Ich bin traurig. Andrea
Julia Smethurst
September 11, 2015
Missing you today Heinrich and I know you're safe in Gods hands...you're never forgotten...
Clarisse Andrus
September 11, 2015
Heinz worked with us at Aon in Detroit the summer of 2001 and visited our office too. It was such a pleasure to work with him and I was looking forward to visiting NYC one day and Heinz had promised me a tour of the WTC. He was such a friendly and smart young man. You will always be remembered Heinz.
Robert Eisenhardt
September 10, 2015
September 10, 2015
Always remember Heinz passing me in the hallways holding up his hand in a peace sign. A good friend indeed.
Brigitte Rojahn
March 16, 2015
i have been working with Heinrich in the 1990 at Aon former Jauch&Hbener in Munich, we had no great connections since that time but I heard he was a victim of 9/11 and felt very sorry about that. When we stayed at NYC in March 2015 I visited the memorial thinking about him and all of a sudden found his name! I felt so so sorry, crying about all these lives given for something beyond our understanding and still hoping that we care for each other avoiding cruelty and violence like that in the future - rip heinrich
Melissa Blue
September 30, 2014
Glad to read by the messages here that he is remembered and that some knew him. Know that he won't be forgotten still & yet because how could we forget any of them? As long as we live, we will remember what we were doing that day. Always remember. Never forget.
September 11, 2014
Never to be forgotten
Jeff Kissel
September 11, 2014
As I get ready to run the NYC Marathon this year, I remember my last conversation with Heinz, on September 10, 2001, when we discussed the upcoming NYC Marathon that we both were going to run. I ran that marathon with thoughts of Heinz throughout the race, and will do the same this year, helping to keep alive the memory of a good man.
Joyce
January 23, 2014
Family of Heinrich B. Ackermann, I,m sorry about your loss. Please know that many care about what happen. Our Creator is going to end all things that cause us pain. We can look forward to our love ones being resurrected.
Daniel Morgan
January 9, 2014
Heinrich, you'd be in your 50s now, probably still working but for sure enjoying the life you have. I'm sorry that it was cut so short. I pray you are at peace. What would you be doing today, Jan 8th 2014? Not knowing you, I know this, you didn't deserve to perish this way nor so early in your life. God Bless you and your family. Just someone who still hurts for everyone who lost their joy of life that day.
Jeffrey Lazar
September 11, 2013
We will remember you, and you will be missed.
Clarisse Andrus
September 10, 2013
You will always be remembered Heinz as an energetic and cheerful young man with a wonderful sense of humor. You are always in my prayers.
Julia Smethurst
September 10, 2013
My dear friend Heinrich (Heinz)...I'm remembering you today and missing you very much. Your in my thoughts and prayers as are your beautiful family in Germany. God Bless you and all the victims of September 11thn 2001. Any family please contact me at my new address: [email protected]
Peggy Childers
August 26, 2013
To the family and friends of Heinrich B. Ackermann:
Heinrich will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Julia Smethurst
April 4, 2013
Hello Andrea! Can you send a message to me on [email protected]? Are you also on Facebook? Why don't we plan to meet this Summer??? Hugs and often think of Heinz and you! How is Maria? Julia
Jeff Kissel
September 11, 2012
Heinz and I were coworkers at Aon. That summer, we talked about how we both were going to run in the 2001 New York City Marathon. In our last conversation, Septemebr 10th, we kidded that we each should lose 5-10 pounds before the race. I ran the NYC Marathon that November, and thought of Heinz for all 26 miles.
Heinz was a kind, fun person, who is missed.
August 11, 2012
To the Ackerman family,
May the wonderful memories of your loved one provide solace for you during this difficult time; and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved ones again in Paradise. John 17:3
Lily Gordon
May 28, 2012
I didn't know your loved one, but I'm dedicating today's fitness workout to his memory. May the Ackermann family find peace in his memory, and receive this token of gratitude from one who offers this workout in sympathy.
Brigitte
September 14, 2011
An ein fernes Ufer wird die Seele getragen.
Doch unsere Gedanken finden den Weg dorthin.
Barbara Clayton
September 13, 2011
I will always remember Heinz. So young and enthusiastic. Always "we will make the sale"... always working and loving every minute of it. He loved NYC and he loved Aon...
And we loved him and always will.
I will never forget him.
Shawna Wakeley
September 12, 2011
Yesterday, the 10th Anniversary of 911, I received Heinrich B. Ackermann's name on a card given out at my church - Pomona First Baptist. Each person was given a different card to pray for a victim of 911 that morning. I will continue to pray for Heinrich's family and carry the card in my purse. We will never forget those who perished that horrible day.
Clarisse Andrus
September 11, 2011
Honoring and remembering you Heinz. I will always remember your cheerful voice and wonderful laugh. You will always be remembered by those who knew you.
Olga
September 11, 2011
My heart goes to Ackermann family. I think of Heinrich often, he was a very nice man. Andrea (Heinrich's sister), please, contact me, if you remember me. We met at Serafina a few days after the tragedy when you came to New York to look for your brother. We spoke on the phone before and then you came there with Heinrich's girlfriend. I was wondering how are you doing and how are your parents.
Kymberli Colbourne
September 11, 2011
We hold you in our hearts.
Marge Ackermann
September 11, 2011
God Bless You!
Andrea Plessow
September 11, 2011
Lieber Heinz!
Ich denke so oft an Dich in diesen Tagen. 10 Jahre ist es nun schon her, doch der Schmerz über diese Tragödie wird nie vergehen. Auch meine Patentante Sigrid, die in Roxel Deine Lehrerin war, spricht immer davon. Sie hatte Dich besonders gern.
Mein alter Schulfreund, ich denke an Dich und zünde ein Licht für Dich an.
Meine Gedanken sind auch bei Deiner Familie, die so Furchtbares erleben mußte.
In stillem Gedenken, Andrea.
September 10, 2011
To Heinz's Family
I am thinking of you on this day and tomorrow. I can't believe it has been 10 years.
Don Ingram
Jonathan Burkan
September 10, 2011
Heinz:
You were a great friend, neighbor, and fellow runner. I really miss our jogs together.
I can't believe it has been 10 years.
Barbara Boam
September 9, 2011
Barbara Boam & Kim Rogers walked a mile for you on 9/9/11 as a dedication to your life.
Richard O'Brien
September 8, 2011
My sympathy to Andrea and the Ackermann family.
Andrea - we met when you came to New York after this tragedy. Heinz was my best friend. We worked together on the 101st floor, and also went running together. We both participated in a half marathon in Central Park, the summer before 9/11.
I hope that Heinz' spirit is looking down on us from heaven. May he rest in peace.
Rich O'Brien
February 22, 2011
Hello Andrea, my emails keep popping back from you and I need to speak with you asap. Can you email again? Julia
Julia Smethurst
January 23, 2011
Not forgotten and we miss you! Julia
September 13, 2010
Hello to the Ackermann Family!
Heinrich has been thought about and is so loved...I will never forget you Heinrich and miss you very much. Andrea, I hope you're ok and feel Heinrichs love around you and your little girl...he IS with you. Much love and please [email protected]
Julia
Andrea Plessow
September 12, 2010
Liebe Familie Ackermann!
Heinz und ich kannten uns durch die gemeinsame Schulzeit und ich habe erst später von einem anderen, gemeinsamen Schulfreund erfahren, daß Heinz in New York bei diesem grauenvollen Anschlag ums Leben gekommen ist.
Ich erfuhr auch, daß Heinz sich so sehr gefreut hat, diese Chance in New York ergreifen zu können und ich war völlig entsetzt, von seinem Schicksal zu hören.
Ich denke an Heinz und bete für ihn und hoffe, daß Gott ihn zu sich genommen hat und ihn nun beschützt.
Möge Gott auch Ihnen die Kraft schenken, mit diesem furchtbaren Verlust leben zu können.
Alles Liebe und Gute für Sie und Heinz ist unvergessen in den Herzen derer, die ihn kannten.
August 22, 2010
May you rest in peace.
January 31, 2010
Sehr geehrter Herr Ackermann, ich und meine Frau denken an Sie. Auch wenn wir uns nur ein paar mal gesehen haben. Mathias und Dorothee Ackermann ( Zimmer) So etwas darf nie wieder passieren die Welt ist um eines Menschen ärmer .... Gott schütze die Welt.
Mathias Zimmer
January 31, 2010
Sehr geehrter Herr Ackermann, ich und meine Frau denken an Sie. Auch wenn wir uns nur ein paar mal gesehen haben. Mathias und Dorothee Ackermann ( Zimmer) So etwas darf nie wieder passieren die Welt ist um eines Menschen ärmer .... Gott schütze die Welt.
Heinrich B. Ackermann
September 18, 2008
Michael Raymond Habermann
September 11, 2008
I´m sorry, that I´m so late creating some words on Heinrich B. Ackermann a former Aon-Munich (Germany)colleague of mine. Heinrich was a good soul, always friendly and someone you could laugh with him. In former times we had a traditional x-mas-happening with our Aon-colleagues here in munich every year. Some of the colleagues mostly created a short play with the typical characteristics of the year in our company. One of it was a on Aon-People related TV-contact-show with someone who played "Acki" wearing a "Munich-City-Marathon T-Shirt".
This T-Shirt is still in my fund in our wardrobe and everytime wen I look on it, I still can´t believe that "Acki" left our planet.
Julie Amedio
September 11, 2008
To the Family of Heinrich B. Ackermann-
I wanted to let you know I am thinking of you on this very difficult day the anniversary of September 11. I know Heinrich is looking down on all of you as your guardian angels. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Hubert Bayer-Eynck
April 4, 2008
Heinrich, Grüsse aus der Heimat.
Gott beschütze Dich.
Kemeshaya
March 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Doug AbrahamLivoni
January 3, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
g d
September 10, 2007
god bless your family forever.
Kendra Williamson
April 26, 2007
I wish there were a picture of you. I want to see all who were taken too soon. We will never forget. God bless you. God bless you.
SANDY HICKS
January 23, 2007
GOD BLESS YOU. WE WILL NEVER FORGET
aj
October 23, 2006
god bless
Kristine Furstenberg
October 10, 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.
THis is me, Julia, Heinz's friend from California, now living in England!
Julia Smethurst
September 14, 2006
I'm thinking of you Heinz and your sister Andrea and your family in Germany. You are remembered and always will be. There was a candle lit in London, California and Oregon for you and you family and all the beautiful souls who are now safe in God's hands until we meet them again. We love you, Julia Smethurst, Hugh & Adam Smethurst, The children in Shilo, Israel, My family in California & Oregon, Mum Lynne, Norman, Cathy, Robert and Kirstin.
Jennifer Moore
September 13, 2006
I pray for your family during this hard time. I hope that none of us forgets this tragdey and all those that died. I pray that you are with Jesus.
tiffany coleman
September 12, 2006
may god with you
Jeff Kissel
September 11, 2006
May it please Heinz's family to know that he is fondly remembered, not only on September 11, but throughout the year. Heinz was training for the 2001 NYC Marathon, as was I, and on September 10th we were discussing our training, and kidding each other about the 5-10 pounds we could both stand to lose. I ran the marathon that year, thinking of Heinz all the while.
Heinz was a kind, thoughtful person, and is remembered as such by many of us.
Gianni D
September 11, 2006
May Heinrich's soul and the souls of all who perished on 9/11/2001 rest in peace. My prayers are also with Heinrich's family and friends.
JB
September 10, 2006
We will never forget. Our thoughts are with you, Heinrich's family.
Bobby Ferguson
September 10, 2006
May God be with you Mr. Ackermann, May God be with your family and friends. I never knew anyone personally in none of these attacks but my heart goes out to all the family and friends.
Christine Barton
September 9, 2006
I am sorry for your loss please visit a new site I have made in honor of the 5th anniversary it is for all victims as well as my Daughter Jeanmarie Wallendorf who I lost in the Trade Center.
P Tabbernor
August 17, 2006
In memory...
Juls Smethurst
December 15, 2005
Hello to the Ackermann family:
Just a note to say that Heinz is being thought of often, his life and memory are still ever present. I lit a candle in Malaysia for him recently on a trip there, and I thought of how much he would have enjoyed the places my husband and I visited. I miss him and speak of him to others, as I want to keep his memory in my heart and to keep our friendship alive.
All my love this Christmas- I know you and his past girlfriend miss him terribly but wanted to say that you are not alone. The Christmas lights in NYC and Germany shine for him, and those who lost their lives on that day in September. We are sending our prayers and thinking about you in California and England.
Juls
P Tabbernor
November 4, 2005
we do not forget
Jenn & Vinny Gerard
September 12, 2005
Ackermann Family: We never had the pleasure of knowing Heinrich, from one family to another, our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you.
May God hold Heinrich in the palm of his hand.
Samantha
September 12, 2005
God Bless you and your family...You are NOT forgotten
Peres Owino
December 22, 2004
May the Good Lord bear you hence always with flights of Angels.
Mary Brown
September 12, 2004
To the hearts of this man's family, from my family. Our hearts go out to you. Be Blessed.
Pamela Long
September 11, 2004
Heinrich and family- Three years after the events of 9/11 it doesn't get any easier. The lives that were taken will never be the same. As we see our nation joining together let us remember that angels have wings. May peace come to your souls, and the hearts that have been touched. Some way or another it effected us all. To lose someone we love is painful, but to remember is to let life live forever.
Gurinder Nihal
March 29, 2004
Dear Ackermann family... and Susie... Although I already have an entry from last year wanted to reach out to you and pay my regards... I have moved to India from NY now and was thinking the other day while visiting NY how it feels... to be back home but knowing that i could come and visit... I am sure that Heinz would have loved to have done the same... My heart feels for a man so nice who would have done the same as me...
Regards
Gurinder Nihal
Peter Krajian
March 23, 2004
Heinrich may you rest in Peace! Just save a place for me in heaven, and we ll see each other there. Peter
Kathy Swaringen
October 11, 2003
1 mile was walked to honor the life of Heinrich and all the family, friends and loved ones he left behind. May you find some comfort in knowing that you do not grieve alone and that he will never be forgotten.
Heinrich, may you rest in peace.
Erin Ackermann
September 12, 2003
Dear Ackermann Family,
I never met Heinrich Ackermann, but I'm sure he was a wonderful man. My fathers name is also Heinrich Bernhard Ackermann, and although I never met your Heinrich, I know he was absolutely awesome. My heart goes out to you all. Hugs and Kisses.
Christie
September 11, 2003
God Bless You and may Peace be with you on this day.
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