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Juan Campos Obituary
On Wall Street's swirl of power and money, he was just a delivery boy, a young man with a heavy Spanish accent who carried meals up to the suits working in the World Trade Center.
But back home in Jonacatepec in central Mexico, Juan Ortega Campos was the very picture of success, a hard working adventurer who lived in America, called his family every day, and sent back money to build a dream. "To him, it was very important to save enough money to buy a piece of land and build a house on it," his wife, Luz Maria, said from their rented home in Mexico. "That was his dream."
Like many other immigrants, Mr. Ortega Campos, 32, pursued his goal with imposing determination. For 20 months, he made deliveries for the Fine & Schapiro restaurant and lived with a Mexican friend in Brooklyn, keeping his expenses to a minimum. One of the few diversions he allowed himself was studying Kung Fu.
Mostly, though, he imagined his children leading a better life. Mr. Ortega Campos believed that building them a house would be a big step toward making that happen.
Now his wife says that if the governments of the United States and Mexico provide the assistance they have promised, she will buy a piece of land in Jonacatepec, and there she will build her husband's dream.
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September 6, 2021
RIP x
Cindy Roe
September 3, 2021
Remembering Juan on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Del Newberry
January 28, 2019
Such a tragedy that so many young lives were lost that horrible day. Today I pray for a special blessing on Juan's family. We will never forget. With much love from Texas,
July 18, 2017
In memory of my paisano morelense Juan Ortega Campos
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Aurora Sandoval
July 18, 2017
RIP Juan Ortega Campos my paisano morelense.
S.J. Friscia III
August 30, 2016
In Memory with
Honor & Respect.
May 8, 2012
To The Family,
When he wakes up, he will learn that the "God of love" has made his dream a reality. Mr. Ortega will be in a system of things where he will have a sizeable piece of land, the privilege of building his own house, and the precious privilege of never dying again. I did not know Juan, but, I still would like to offer my deepest thoughts of sympathy to you at this time. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Mr. Terry of NC
(a Bible Student)
Doug Abraham
June 26, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
k
October 19, 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.
P Tabbernor
September 4, 2006
In remembrance....
CHRISTY MEEHAN
September 18, 2005
MY FAMILY SPONSORED A FLAG IN BROOMFIELD, COLORADO'S "HEALING FIELD". JUAN ORTEGA CAMPOS IS REMEMBERED ON OUR FLAG. WE WILL FLY IT PROUDLY. GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND GOD BLESS AMERICA.
c c
September 12, 2002
To you Juan and all the hard working people that come to this country to live the dream........our prayers are with you and your family.
Cece
September 11, 2002
The St. Pius X High School community has passed out wristbands with the names of all the 9/11 victims on it. We are wearing them for 10 days starting on the 9th. Juan's name was on my band. I just wanted to say that my school and family are praying for Juan and his family. God bless everyone.
Jenni Scharf
September 9, 2002
I work at a large hospital just south of Seattle. To remeber Sept. 11 each person in our hospital (employees, doctors and volunteers - about 2,500 people) were given a different person to think about, remember and honor. Juan was the person I recieved.
I thought I would take this time to let Juan's family and friends know that people across the country are remembering you and praying for you. I am deeply sorry for your loss and please know that the whole country is behind you.
In remembrance of Juan,
Jenni
Paula Prium
July 22, 2002
I am doing counted cross stitch squares for the Memorial Flag project and received Juan's square to do. Please know it was done with love and thoughts of what I read of him on Legacy.com. Peace to him and his family.
Angie Campbell
April 22, 2002
Rest in peace and may God bless you and the family that you left behind on 9/11/01.
Maria Campos
January 13, 2002
My prayers are with the Campos Family, I am married into the Campos last name and I left like a part of my family died along with your son, brother, father, friend, cousin that day. I am so sorry with your lost. I pray god gives each and every one of you strength. I am so sorry.
Sincerely a family member by name.
Maria Campos
Teresa Jahn
January 6, 2002
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
David Raynor
December 27, 2001
Tuve a la familia Ortega-Campos en mis pensamientos este navidad, y a Juan. Siempre les recordare.
David Raynor
ARC
Anonymous
December 15, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS YOU JUAN ORTEGA CAMPOS
AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS
YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS
AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET
9/11/01
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