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Marcia Cecil-Carter Obituary
Do not be fooled by the pale pink roses Marcia Cecil-Carter holds in her Feb. 16, 2000, wedding picture. "She was tough as nails," her husband, Ondre Carter, said proudly.
She had to be, starting out as a 17-year-old mother in Chicago, and joining the Navy to make it on her own. After 3 1/2 years as a chef for naval officers, she moved on and up -- to Carr Futures, a securities company on the 92nd floor of 1 World Trade Center.
Mr. Carter was going to the laundry when their paths crossed on his mother's street in Brooklyn five years ago. "Our eyes met, and I made a big excuse to go to the grocery store to follow her," he recalled. Their son Devonte is 4 now.
Ms. Cecil-Carter, 34, was upset when she learned this year that her daughter, Amber, was having a baby at 17. But she melted when she saw her baby grandson for the first time -- two days before the terrorist attacks. "Tough as nails," her husband said, "but the softest heart in the world."
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ROCKELL
September 11, 2024
Hey Marcia. It's that year again love. I work at the world trade center station n at times I stop by your name on the fountain to say hello.
On Monday I stopped by n put a little flower on your name from me n Dev.
You two continue to take care up there until we all meet again.
Nicholas (Carol Rodney's son) Rodney
November 1, 2023
My mother, Carol Rodney worked with Marcia at Carr Futures on the 92nd floor of the North Tower. I would always suprise visit my mom during spring/summer breaks at the time and ALWAYS made sure to say hi to Marcia. She was a nice lady that definitely made everyone smile (I saw that every time I visited!). One thing that I remember standing out with Marcia was her drawings. She would draw caricatures of my mother and post them all around her cubicle! They definitely had a good rapport. She is definitely missed. Rest in heaven.
Chris Shearin (Kaine)
September 11, 2023
Connected only by a bracelet, I still remember.
Devonte Carter
August 5, 2023
I pray and hope that I get to see you and my father you still hold a big influence in my life after all these years and I still have a lot of memories of when you were still here. I’m now 26 and I’m still into Sonic the Hedgehog because of you lol. Thank you Marcia, I love and I miss you very much
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Cindy Roe
September 4, 2021
Remembering Marcia on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Del Newberry
September 4, 2020
I visit this site every day and say a prayer for one of the families I read about. Today I am pausing to pray for the family of this beautiful, strong woman named Marcia. We will never forget the day when so many innocent people lost their lives in a senseless act. Thank you Marcia for your service to this country, and I ask that God bless your family in a special way today. Much love from Texas
Roslyn Cecil
September 13, 2019
Not a day goes by that I don't think about the times we've shared. It doesn't seem like 18 years has passed but I know you in a better place looking down at us. I love you sis! Continue to rest in peace.
Alexis Johnson
September 12, 2019
I dont know you but I was in Sandy UT and I saw the 9/11 flags and I stopped to check it out. I read a bit about you and it made my eyes water, I sponsored your flag. I was in the navy as well and I feel so honored to have sponsored your flag. Your flag will always be up in my yard shipmate. Fair winds and following seas.
Roslyn Cecil
April 22, 2019
I was happy to be in New York the weekend of your Birthday. I love and miss you dearly sister. Continue to rest until we see each other again! ❤❤❤
Amber Russell
April 21, 2019
Happy birthday I love you
I miss you from ur daughter and grandchildren
Rockell Mathis
December 5, 2017
Hey Marcia passing by to say hello. As you may already seen your husband; my brother Ondre Devonte Carter has joined you in the lords house. You both are back together again.
The Carters.
Rockell Mathis
December 5, 2017
Passing By to say Hey Marcia. Well as you may have already seen your husband; my brother Ondre Devonte Carter has joined you in the lords house. Back together again.
The Carters.
Roslyn Cecil
September 13, 2017
I wasn't able to write on the 11th but never ever will I forget my sister. I miss you and wish I could talk to you always. So much has happened since you've been gone. Keep looking over us as I know you have been. I will see you when the time comes but until then I love you!!!!!
Chris Kaine
September 12, 2017
You are remembered this year as always. Sending out love and prayers to your family.
Jill
September 10, 2017
Hello-Today I walked a 10k with a 25lb. rucksack and Marcia Cecil-Carter's name on my back. It was a beautiful day and as I looked around the path in the woods, I pictured Marcia (a stranger to me) looking around with me. I asked her to help me carry my pack and hoped that my carrying it today would take some weight off the backs of her loved ones tomorrow. Marcia, you have not been forgotten.
Chris Thompson Kaine
September 11, 2016
I can't believe it was fifteen years ago our country lost so many. I was living in New Jersey at the time and the memories of that day are etched in my memory. I think of you often and continue to wear the memorial bracelet I received that connected me to you. I hope that your family is well and knows that you are not forgotten, even by a stranger.
Roslyn Cecil
September 6, 2016
Not a day goes by that I don't think you. I miss you so much and wish I could talk to you.
Kent
September 3, 2016
My wife and I visited the 911 Memorial today. I picked one name off the pool to research and learn about and it was Marsha's. My condolences to her and her family. Such a tragedy. We will never forget.
Roslyn Cecil
September 18, 2014
I love you Marcia!
September 12, 2014
As another year passes just know that Mom and Liz always spend the day thinking about and celebrating your life. We miss you dearly but know that your okay. Keep watching over us and we will all see each other one day. I love you my dear sister!
Rockell Mathis
September 11, 2014
We are here again my queen. Sister girl I know it been a min since you earned your wings. Moving around in GODS kingdom oh so joyful. We here missing you n have in our hearts. The family and your husband Ondre are fine n blessed for we are keeping them in our prayers as they think of you in this day and everyday.
Love Rockell.
Shari Cecil
October 9, 2013
Hi sister, I know we hadn't seen each other in some years but just need you to know that your often in my thoughts often. Thanks for being my angel.
September 12, 2013
Marcia, We celebrated your life as always on this sad day. Keep looking over us and until we see each other again, know I love and miss you dearly!
Najeeba
September 12, 2013
Hello Marcia. We never had the chance to really know each other. With that said I just want to let you know that you will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace lovely angel.
Chris Thompson
September 11, 2013
Hi Marcia. Wearing my bracelet and thinking of you this year and always.
rockell mathis
September 11, 2013
Hello Angel. Passing by to say we still have you in our hearts. All is well down here for I know all is great up there. smooches until we met again.
celeste mathis
September 12, 2011
Rip Marcia. You will never be forgotten!
Dashee Tarver
September 12, 2011
RIP Marcia.
rockell mathis
September 11, 2011
That shining star always shine the night before it is u n during the day we think of our beautiful sister/friend. Always remembered every day.
September 11, 2011
Marcia, you are forever loved and missed. Your sis Roslyn
September 11, 2010
My sister in Christ.. I never physically met you but I know your other half. You are very well missed by everyone and most of all your husband. You are his guardian angel and you will always be remembered and loved. Fly Free Sister.
Celeste Mathis
September 11, 2009
RIP Marcia G. Cecil Carter. You will always be missed and remembered. From you neighbor/friend.
Celeste Mathis
September 11, 2009
RIP Marcia. You are missed and remembered always. From your neighbor/friend.
Rockell Mathis
September 11, 2009
Here is the day I'm remembering you Marcia. I'm remembering your beauty your smile and the friendship we were going to gain. Ondre is doing fine. We got him for you. We have been here for him. We will most Def be here for him on this day. We all know he is missing you/ his other half. RIP and may god bless. I will be wearing your button as I do every year.
June 15, 2009
To my dearest sister Marcia, My heart is truly in mourning. Shari and I just received the news. We will truly miss you. I've attempted many times to bring us all together to rekindle our relationship and I just never got around to it. I hope that Lizzy or Ros sees the message and give me a call. I love you sister and may God continue to bless you and your family.
Love always
your big sister
Evon Cecil-Childs
2122 Lydia Street
Waukegan, Illinois 60085
Gary Thomas
January 14, 2009
May God oversee your family and rest your heart in his hands.
Doug Abraham
December 30, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Dawn Brown
September 15, 2008
I always keep Marcia and Dev in my prays. Every year since September 11, I walk over to the World Trade Center area on my lunch hour, and say a pray for her and another woman I lost that day. God's healing hands always!!!!
Katrina R
September 12, 2008
My prayers are with you on this day Ondre, Marcia will forever be with us..
rockell mathis
September 11, 2008
Here we are again remembering Marcia Cecil Carter. This year like my brother said we need to celebrate her life as marcia not to mourn her leaving us. Even though we will miss her. R.I.P Marcia.
Loren DuPree
July 12, 2008
I only had the opportunity to meet her once but she was so full of life and such a pleasure to be around. It's been eight years since then but I can remember her smile as if it was yesterday.
Tygah Sabre Thomas
September 11, 2007
I never got the chance to meet Marcia, but I've heard a lot about her from Dev and from Kell. Dev was truly a blessed man to have met this cherished individual. I'm positive that as long as she is still in his heart, she will remain immortal. I'm actually jealous that that I never recieved the chance to meet her for myself.
Rockell Mathis
September 11, 2007
Hey Marica Carter. Stopping by to say we miss you and I know you are doing good things with the lord. Ondre your husband is fine. He is doing good.
April Mcfarland
August 29, 2007
Hi, my name is April Mcfarland and I have to write a paper about Mrs.Carter.I have to say that I am truly blessed to have this oppurtunity to learn about her.I want to give the family my blessing and wish them luck in the future.GOD BLESS.
Kristine
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 8, 2006
In memory....
Rockell Mathis
September 10, 2005
The time has come again to remember this beautiful lady Marcia Carter. I know you are a beautiful angel up above watching out for your loved ones down below.
Ondre (my Brother) is still sweet as you left him. May you continue to rest in peace.
Cyndi Chase
April 17, 2004
I met Marcia when I met Amber, Amber was my friend. I just want to wish amber luck and keep your head up. and remember that Marcia is in a better place.
Cyndi
ROSLYN CECIL-KING
September 19, 2002
MARCIA WAS MY OLDER SISTER, I LOVE
AND MISS HER SO MUCH, WHEN SHE MOVED
FROM US AT 16 AND JOINED THE ARMY I
KNEW THAT SHE WOULD BE A GREAT
WHATEVER SHE WANTED TO BE. WHEN SHE
MOVED TO CALIFORNIA, I VISITED AND
WE HAD LOTS OF FUN, THEN CAME NEW YORK..I WISHED I COULD BE LIKE HER.
SHE WAS PROUD, STRONG WILLED AND GOT
WHAT SHE WANTED. SHE DIDNT TAKE ANY-THING FROM ANYBODY AND WAS SO FUNNY
YOU COULDNT HELP BUT LOVE HER. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW SHE WOULD
CALL ME AT WORK AND TELL JOKES AND I WOULD SAY STOP CALLING ME GIRL YOU
ARE GOING TO GET ME FIRED. WE LAUGHED BUT SHE WOULD CALL THE NEXT DAY. SHE WAS ALWAYS ASKING ME TO COME VISIT HER IN NEW YORK SINCE SHE BOUGHT HER FIRST HOUSE, I ALWAYS
SAID I'D VISIT BUT WHEN I FINALLY DID
IT WAS TOO LATE. MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE AND SHE KNOW SHE IS TRUELY
MISSED. LOVE YOUR LITTLE SIS.
Pamela Carter
September 11, 2002
Dear Marcia and family,
I carried your name this morning in Santa Fe, NM, as I entered the Lensic Theater for a stunning performance of Mozart's Requiem. The chorus, orchestra, soloists and audience were so close that silence followed the performance, about 60 seconds filled with awe, knowing we were part of a global family honoring you. How ironic that I was given your name, the same as mine, our married names. Blessings+, honor and glory to you forever and ever. Pam Carter
ROCKELL MATHIS
September 9, 2002
DEAR MARCIA:
YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOU AND DEV MEANT TO ME. WHEN I FIRST MET YOU;YOU WERE LIVING NEXT DOOR TO MY SISTER. I KNOCKED ON THE DOOR AND INTRODUCED MY SELF TO YOU AND STATED THAT ME AND DEV GO WAY BACK IN HIGH SCHOOL AND THAT I CALL HIM MY BROTHER. I SAID SO NOW I CAN CALL U MY SISTER IN LAW AND U SAID THAT IS FINE. HE TOLD ME HE FINALLY MET SOMEONE WHO CAN CALM HIM DOWN. KEEP HIM OUT OF TROUBLE.I LIKED HER FROM THE START. SHE WAS A WELL RESPECTED PERSON. SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL AND STILL IS. SHE TOLD ME HOW SHE MET DRE AND WHEN THEY GOT MARRIED AND HOW HAPPY THEY WERE. I TALKED TO HER SOMETIMES WHEN I WALK PASS HER PICTURE IN MY HOUSE ASKING HER HOW SHE IS DOING? I BE TELLING HER TO CONTINUE BEING THE SHINING ANGEL FOR HER HUSBAND. MARCIA WAS A STRONG WOMEN FOR HER STRONG HUSBAND. SHE WILL BE TRULY MISSED. EVERY TIME I SAW HER SHE WAS WITH HER HUSBAND. SHE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MISS U GIRL.
LOVE YOU ;YOUR PLAY SISTER -IN -LAW.
SMOOCHES.
Celeste Mathis
September 8, 2002
I met Marcia when I moved into my first apartment on Bergen Street. Ondre and Marcia were my next door neighbors. My sister Rockell already knew Ondre from high school and called him her brother. I recognized him by face when I moved in. I started talking to Marcia and getting to know her by leaving out in the morning going to work. We would sometimes leave out together and walk to the subway. One night, we even went out for drinks and to talk. We talked about men and she told me how she met Ondre. It is true. Right on his mother's block. Before they got married in Vegas, I remember Marcia ringing my bell and asked me to hold her wedding dress inside my apartment because she did not want Ondre to take a peek. They both looked out for me while living next door to each other. I teased my sister at one time and said "now Ondre is my brother." When they moved out, I was kind of sad without Ondre and Marcia living next door to me, but they had to move on. Marcia was nice to me and may her soul rest in peace.
Christine Thompson
May 13, 2002
I learned of Marcia and her life when I received the randomly selected WTC victim Mercy Band. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of Marcia, Ondre, and the children and just want them to know that they are in my thoughts and heart.
Angie Campbell
April 23, 2002
Rest in peace. May God Bless you and the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01.
Uzuri Amini
April 12, 2002
April 12, 2002
Mr. Ondre Carter & Family
C/o The New York Times
122 E 42nd Street Fl 14
New York,NY 10168
Hello Mr. Carter:
My name is Uzuri Amini and I am an African American woman living in California. I am writing you because last year after 9/11, all the members of my spiritual family chose someone who died on that day to remember. I saw your wife’s story in the New York Times and I wanted to keep her memory alive.
I chose your wife because her spirit felt so strong to me and because sometimes I feel I am very tough and have a soft heart. I also liked the way that she had perservered to better herself, changed professions and created a happy new life with you. Plus, I can remember how upset I was when my daughter had her first child at 16 and my heart melting when I saw my grandson for the first time too.
The story about your wife sits on my Ancestor shrine because in my spiritual tradition we say,”What is remembered lives!” I know you and your family and friends remember Marcia everyday but I wanted you to know that there was one other person in the world sending her light.
Blessings to you and your family.
Uzuri Amini
Terri Grant
January 21, 2002
I met Marica when she worked with me at JP Morgan. She instantly became my friend. We laughed and was there for each other especially when our families had us tripping out. She was like a little sister to me especially when she needed advice on her little schemes and ideas. She was a funny,pretty and deep woman who I miss everyday. I was there for the attacks and as I saw the first plane hit I tried to get to you. I cried in the street as I went with everyone else asking for you, but then I had to leave the police said, as I looked for you on the bridge my heart dropped to my feet when I couldnt find you. I work on Wall St. and I still look for you when I pass a store we use to shop in together but I know you are gone but because I love you I know that you are still here because I will hold your memory in my heart forever.
Nikita Banks
January 15, 2002
I can remember many times that we sat down and talked about guys and different things she was like the older sister that I wished I had. I met Marcia when she first moved to New York and she lived with my sister and she was a very funny and loving person. Whenever I think of Marcia I think of her smile and her infectious laugh. They Phrase you're so stupid comes to mind as she would do some outrageous thing to make me and my younger sister laugh. You will be sorely missed by all of us and it shouldn't of had to end this way. For those of you who didn't get a chance to meet Marcia she was a very loving woman who not only raised her own daughter but raised the daughter of her Ex-Boyfriend of 10 years, Antoinette a responsiblity that she continued to do even after she met and married her husband. She worked very hard and was happy with where she was in her life at the time she died....We should all be so lucky.
Teresa Jahn
January 6, 2002
What a beautiful woman with a warm, happy glow in this picture of Marcia. Such a warm glow can only be a reflection of her heart. We thank Marcia for the time she protected us while serving in the Navy. Such a dedication comes with a brave, tough, warm and caring heart, a further reflection of her heart. May Marcia's toughness, gentleness, life and love live on in those who love her. May the sorrow of your hearts be lightened by precious memories of times together. Our hearts cry 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
December 18, 2001
MAY CARCIA G.CECIL CARTER BE IN
HEAVEN WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS.REST
IN PEACE...AMEN
December 18, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS YOU MARCIA G.CECIL-
CARTER AND MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD
BLESS AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
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